Indian citizen visiting Germany from US

I am an Indian citizen who was studying in the United States for the past 2 years. My course is completing in December 2015 and I plan to visit Germany on my way back to India, I am moving back to India permanently. My F-1 Visa is valid till 2018 but my I-20 will expire on 31st December 2015. Can I apply for a Schengen Visa from the US with an expired I-20 but a valid F-1 Visa?

Best Answer

Your residency status in the US is only of relevance for determining whether you can apply for a Schengen tourist visa from a consulate in the US. That you will have a change of status afterwards does not matter (at least if you tell this at the time of applying for the visa).

You can find out the rules of the respective consulate from their website. For example, in New York, you will be fine.

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Can Indian passport holders visit Germany?

Yes, Indian passport holders need a Schengen visa for Germany. With this, you can visit 25 other countries in the Schengen area as well. After getting the visa, Indian nationals are allowed to stay for a maximum period of 90 days only.

Do I need a visa to travel to Germany from USA?

If you are a US citizen, then you are lucky enough to be allowed to enter Germany for airport transit, tourist or business trips, among the other 26 Schengen Area member states, without the need to obtain a visa first, and remain there for a period a 90 days within a 180 days period.

Is Germany visa free for Indian?

Germany Visa Fees for Indian Passport HoldersSince February 2020, the German visa fee for Indians is 80 Euro (7,087 rupees) for all kinds of German Schengen visas. A Schengen visa costs the same for all of the Schengen Area members states.

Does Germany have visa on arrival for Indian?

Germany does not offer the Visa on Arrival (VoA) facility. Indian passport holders who are planning to visit Germany will have to apply for the Schengen Visa. Read on to learn and understand everything related to the Germany Visa.

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