For applicants residing in the jurisdiction of the German Consulate General in Chennai (Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry):

Now you can have copies of your relevant documents for submission in Germany attested from the German Consulate General in Chennai in an easy, swift process via VFS (for study, employment and medical purposes only. For other purposes please contact the German Consulate General in Chennai directly under: ).

Book your appointment with VFS under https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/deu/apply-for-certification-service

At the time of your appointment, please present:

• valid passport and actual proof of residence in the jurisdiction of the Consulate General in Chennai (e.g. Aadhar Card, EB card, rental agreement etc.) and a copy of the valid passport and proof of jurisdiction.

• proof of need of attestation (e.g. letter from German university, correspondence with the concerned German authority etc.)

• your original documents and copies (unstapled) at the attestation service counter at VFS

VFS will then prepare your documents and collect the attestation fees (additional service and handling charges as applicable), send your set of documents to the German Consulate General in Chennai and return the attested copies to you via courier Service.

For more information please see click on the Information Sheet: Copy Attestations