• Applicants for visa services, who are residing in the consular jurisdiction of the Embassy of India, Berlin comprising Berlin, Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Sachsen, Sachsen-Anhalt and Thüringen may send their applications for the required service by post to our authorized outsourced agency (IVS Global Services). Documentary requirements and fee (payable through bank transfer) for the various services may be checked on the website of IVS Global Services at http://www.ivs-germany.in/.

• As regards visa services, the categories allowed for travel to India may be seen at the link: https://boi.gov.in/content/advisory-travel-and-visa-restrictions-related-covid-19-1 . Applicants may note that visas are being issued for essential travel only. They may fill in applications online for  visa at the link AdditionalForms and post hard copies of the application, photo, passport, supporting documents, receipt of payment of visa fee and self addressed envelope with affixed 4.25 euro postal stamp to IVS Global Services, Turken Strasse 25a, 13349 Berlin.

• Former Indian nationals must have obtained the surrender certificate for Indian passport before applying for visa. A copy of surrender certificate is mandatory along with application.

Payment for visa services is to be made at IVS Global Services account no :

IBAN : DE 33100100100243575106
BIC:  PBNKDEFF
Bank: Post Bank
Account no. : 243575106

Visa queries may be sent by email to ivsberlin[at]ivsglobal[dot]net

In case your issue is not resolved with IVS, please write with Application number, Full name, and Passport Number to visa[dot]berlin[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in