Germany Visa Application Centre opened in Bengaluru

The new Germany Visa Application Centre got inaugurated in Langford Town by representatives from the Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Bengaluru.

Margit Hellwig-Bötte, Consul General of the Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Bangalore, and Jürgen Pengel, Consul and Head of the Consular Department of the Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Bengaluru, formally inaugurated the centre on June 23. Services at the spacious new facility, which moved from its earlier location in Shivaji Nagar, commenced in March this year.

The centre is located at No 11, First Floor, Global Tech Park, O’ Shaughnessy Road, Langford Town, Bengaluru – 560025.

Germany visa applicants can avail of separate submission counters, biometric booths, and dedicated services in the Premium Lounge. They can make payments by credit and debit card (in addition to cash payments) at this Visa Application Centre.

Speaking about the new centre, Margit Hellwig-Bötte, Consul General of the Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Bengaluru, said, “With the constantly rising number of visa applications ‎we turn to our most trusted partner VFS for support. I am happy about our smooth functioning co-operation and the state-of-the-art new facility.”

Vinay Malhotra, Chief Operating Officer – Middle East & South Asia, VFS Global, said, “The increased size and amenities at the new centre are already being well received among visa applicants and the travel trade, motivating us to further enhance the quality of our infrastructure and services so that visitors to the centre can enjoy seamless and hassle-free visa services. We are confident the new Germany Visa Application Centre will offer much convenience to travelers, and go a long way in facilitating travel to Germany.”