Welcome

German Consulate General Bengaluru

Applicants who live in the Indian states of Karnataka or Kerala can apply online for some types of visas. Once you have uploaded your documents, we will inform you whether these are complete. This will make your in-person appointment at VFS Global quick and efficient: You will present your original documents, provide your biometric data (fingerprints and photo) and pay the application fee.

You can apply online for the following types of visas:

Employment: Blue Card - § 18g AufenthG
Employment: holders of academic degree - § 18b AufenthG
Employment: holders of vocational degree (incl. nurses with full recognition in Germany) - § 18a AufenthG
Opportunity Card - § 20a AufenthG

Apply online now, through the Consular Services Portal

Copy of the famous East Gate of the Great Stupa of Sanchi. Humboldt Forum, Berlin, 24.02.2024

Since I came to Bengaluru in 2020, I have experienced the two fascinating South Indian states of Karnataka and Kerala as an emerging, dynamic and diverse region full of business ideas, creativity and wonderful people.
Achim Burkart, Consul General

Address and opening hours

Description

German Consulate General

Head

Achim Burkart, Consul General

City/Town

Bengaluru

Country

India

Address

2nd & 3rd Floor, “Cash Pharmacy Building”, Corner St. Marks & Residency Road, Bengaluru 560025, Karnataka

Further information in our data protection declaration

Administrative / consular district

Karnataka and Kerala

Opening hours

Business hours: Monday to Thursday: 08:15 am to 4 pm, Friday: 08:15 am to 2 pm
Holiday List

Contact

Contact the German Consulate General Bengaluru

Telephone

+91 80 45 30 01 00 // Service hotline for visa queries (Monday to Thursday 2 pm to 3:30 pm): +91 80 45 56 01 11

Emergency number outside opening hours

+91 96 63 57 11 14 (for German citizens only, no visa queries!) Monday to Friday: from close of business until 10 pm. Saturday, Sundays and holidays: 9 am to 10 pm. From 10 pm to 12 am/midnight: Embassy New Delhi (+91 98 10 00 49 50).

Fax

+49 30 1817 67131

Website

http://www.bangalore.diplo.de

The time difference between Germany and India is +3½ hours during summer time and +4 ½ hours during winter time.

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