Mountaineering Visa for India from Germany | Alankit Global Service Centre Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich, Berlin

Mountaineering Visa

If you are applying for a mountaineering visa, this category is intended for individuals traveling for mountaineering, trekking, or other adventure activities in designated mountainous or restricted areas. A mountaineering visa is granted for a specific expedition, route, and duration and is subject to eligibility criteria, permits, and verification by the concerned consular authority.

We are Alankit Global, assisting applicants in Germany with the preparation of mountaineering visa applications. Our role is limited to application preparation and facilitation support only. We do not influence consular decisions or processing outcomes. The final assessment, approval, or refusal of visa applications remains solely under the authority of the concerned consular office.

To support applicants throughout the preparation stage, we provide the following services:

Document preparation and review for completeness
Assistance with online form filling
Photocopying and printing facilities
Photograph services
Internet kiosk access
Secure pick-up, drop, and dispatch of documents

These services are intended to simplify the preparation process, reduce the likelihood of errors or omissions, and provide applicants in Germany with clear and structured support while preparing mountaineering visa applications.

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Follow the below steps in order to apply

Create an account (Register yourself) on Alankit Global Service Centre website. Click Here to register.
Fill the Govt of India's Online Visa Application Form. Click Here to access the Online Visa Application Portal.
Select the REGULAR/PAPER VISA APPLICATION option.
Click Here to view a sample online Indian Visa Application Form in German language. Klicken Sie hier, um ein Beispiel für ein Online-Visumantragsformular für Indien in deutscher Sprache anzuzeigen.
Ensure that you select the appropriate option for the dropdown "Indian Mission/Office" as per your correct jurisdiction. To know your jurisdiction, refer to the "Jurisdiction" section.
Print and sign your application.
Book your appointment online at Alankit Global Service Centre website. You can choose a convenient date and time to visit the Alankit Global Service Centre for your application submission. Click Here to book your appointment online.
Ensure that you have your passport, photographs and all other supporting documents, exactly as per the "Documents Checklist" section.
Visit the Alankit Global Service Centre, as per your jurisdiction. The address and location of the centre will be clearly mentioned in the appontment letter.
Kindly ensure you reach the centre 15 minutes prior to your appointment time.
Submit your application and deposit your fees at Alankit Global Service Centre. You can check the fee for this application under the "Fee Details" section.
Enroll for Biometrics at Alankit Global Service Centre (if required)
Your application submission process is now complete! You can avail our Courier service to get your passport delivered to your doorstep!
While your application is in process, you can track your application to know the current stage of your application process. Click Here to track your application online.

You can refer to the below Step-By-Step diagram to understand and follow the application process.

How to apply at a glance:

Required Documents:

Printed copy of the duly filled online application form at https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/index.html (Applicant should sign the application on first page below the photo and on the last page at designated place).
Original Passport with at least 6 months more than six months validity as on date of expected date of journey and 2 blank pages along with a photocopy of the personal information page(s).
01 recent photograph (51mm x 51mm). Application forms with photo of wrong specifications would be rejected. Photo specifications can be seen Here.
Self-attested City Registration Certificate (Meldebescheinigung) of your current German address is mandatory for all types of document processing
Additional Form (Download Form) & Documents for Passport holders other than German nationals including proof of valid German Residence Permit / Visa:
Clearance issued by the Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF), New Delhi addressed to the Embassy/Consulate, specifying the purpose and visit dates on official letterhead. The appicant first have to apply for clearance as per Appendix XVI at the Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF), New Delhi. IMF needs atleast 04 months for processing the application. Once the clearence is issued, the applicant may submit the application for visa at the concerned centre.
In case of minors:- Copy of Birth Certificate of the applicant, passport copies of the parents, Consent letter signed by both parents or custody document of a local court (if applicable).
Proof of payment of the applicable fee (if made through bank transfer).
Under Family details:The applicant must specify the previous nationality of both the parents. Applicant should not leave that blank.
Photograph should be mandatorily uploaded before submitting the online application form.
Print and enclose duly filled checklist. Click here to download.
Print and enclose the Applicant Consent Form. Click Here to download the Application Consent Form.

Important Advisory/Points

Journalist travelling to India for any purpose may apply for Journalist Visa only.
Tourist Visa applicants travelling by Ship, need mandatorily biometrics.
All foreigners intending to visit India are advised to check the health regulations at https://www.mohfw.gov.in/ before travelling to India.
For immigration related queries like travelling with pet animals, traveling with medicine etc., please check with the airlines or visit at https://www.cbic.gov.in/entities/internationalTravellers.
Stateless persons holding travel documents may also apply for visa however they are advised to apply atleast 02 months prior of desired visit as the visa takes time.
Diplomatic/Official passport holder are advised to contact directly to the concerned Indian Embassy/Consulate for diplomatic/official visa.
All foreigner intending to visit India are advised to carry Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate if coming from Yellow Fever endemic countries or with history of travel to Yellow Fever endemic countries in the last 6 days. Any Person (excluding infants below the age of six months) arriving by air or sea or land without a certificate of vaccination is to be detained in isolation for a period of 6 days.
All foreigners intending to visit in Restricted/Protected areas are advised to apply for the permission at https://indianfrro.gov.in/eservices as only the visa and passport are not sufficient to travel in these areas. The details of restricted and protected areas can be seen at https://xn--i1b5bzbybhfo5c8b4bxh.xn--11b7cb3a6a.xn--h2brj9c/en/divisionofmha/foreigners-division/protected-area-permit-pap-restricted-area-permit-rap. The normal time processing for RAP/PAP permit is 06-08 weeks.

Note: If any additional documents is required based on the application, the applicant have to provide the same.

Note: Please bring all the required original documents for verification.

Fees Details

Visa Fee (applicable to German nationals and citizens of other countries, excluding nationals from countries classified as Special Category)

Service	Duration of Visa	Visa Fee	ICWF Fee	Alankit Service Fee	Fingerprint Biometric Fee	Facial Biometric Fee	Total Fee
Mountaineering Visa	Up to 6 months/ Single or Multiple Entry	EUR 73.00	EUR 3.00	EUR 4.53	EUR 0.01	EUR 0.01	EUR 80.55
Mountaineering Visa	More than 6 months and up to 1 year/ Multiple Entry	EUR 110.00	EUR 3.00	EUR 4.53	EUR 0.01	EUR 0.01	EUR 117.55

Special Category Visa Fees (as per below details)

For Nationals of Countries	Duration of Visa	Visa Fee	ICWF Fee	Alankit Service Fee	Fingerprint Biometric Fee	Facial Biometric Fee	Total Fee
Russia	Single Entry	EUR 37.00	EUR 3.00	EUR 4.53	EUR 0.01	EUR 0.01	EUR 44.55
	Double Entry	EUR 83.00	EUR 3.00	EUR 4.53	EUR 0.01	EUR 0.01	EUR 90.55
	Multiple Entry	EUR 110.00	EUR 3.00	EUR 4.53	EUR 0.01	EUR 0.01	EUR 117.55
Nigeria	All type of visas irrespective of duration	EUR 534.00	EUR 3.00	EUR 4.53	EUR 0.01	EUR 0.01	EUR 541.55
Pakistan	All types of Visas Irrespective of the duration (Rs. 100)	EUR 2.00	EUR 3.00	EUR 4.53	EUR 0.01	EUR 0.01	EUR 9.55
Japan	Irrespective of the duration	EUR 8.00	EUR 3.00	EUR 4.53	EUR 0.01	EUR 0.01	EUR 15.55
USA	Up to 06 months Single/Multiple Entry	EUR 92.00	EUR 3.00	EUR 4.53	EUR 0.01	EUR 0.01	EUR 99.55
USA	More than 06 months and up to 1 year Single/Multiple Entry	EUR 129.00	EUR 3.00	EUR 4.53	EUR 0.01	EUR 0.01	EUR 136.55
Ukraine	Less than 6 months	EUR 78.00	EUR 3.00	EUR 4.53	EUR 0.01	EUR 0.01	EUR 85.55
	6 months to 1 year	EUR 119.00	EUR 3.00	EUR 4.53	EUR 0.01	EUR 0.01	EUR 126.55
	1 to 5 years Single/Double/Multiple Entry	EUR 183.00	EUR 3.00	EUR 4.53	EUR 0.01	EUR 0.01	EUR 190.55
Mozambique	Up to 6 months	EUR 201.00	EUR 3.00	EUR 4.53	EUR 0.01	EUR 0.01	EUR 208.55
	Up to 6 months (in Emergency)	EUR 274.00	EUR 3.00	EUR 4.53	EUR 0.01	EUR 0.01	EUR 281.55
	More than 06 months up to 1 year	EUR 274.00	EUR 3.00	EUR 4.53	EUR 0.01	EUR 0.01	EUR 281.55
	More than 06 months to 1 year (in Emergency)	EUR 274.00	EUR 3.00	EUR 4.53	EUR 0.01	EUR 0.01	EUR 281.55
	More than 1 year up to 5 years	EUR 274.00	EUR 3.00	EUR 4.53	EUR 0.01	EUR 0.01	EUR 281.55
	More than 1 year up to 5 years (in Emergency)	EUR 274.00	EUR 3.00	EUR 4.53	EUR 0.01	EUR 0.01	EUR 281.55
Gratis Mountaineering visa	Afghanistan, Bangladesh, DPR Korea, Jamaica, Maldives, Mauritius, Mongolia, Myanmar, South Africa and Seychelles.			EUR 4.53	EUR 0.01	EUR 0.01	EUR 4.55
Visa Free Countries	Nepal and Bhutan (Nationals of Nepal and Bhutan do not require Visa to enter India. However, Nepalese Nationals require Visa if they enter India from China which is granted on Gratis Basis).			EUR 4.53	EUR 0.01	EUR 0.01	EUR 4.55
Visa–on-Arrival countries	Japan, South Korea and UAE (Only for such UAE nationals who had earlier obtained e-Visa or Regular/paper visa for India)			EUR 4.53	EUR 0.01	EUR 0.01	EUR 4.55

To ensure safe and timely return of documents, courier service is the standard mode of delivery for all applications submitted to Alankit Global Service Centre’s.

Courier Charges

€26 – Within Province (with Insurance & Tracking)
€33 – Outside Province (with Insurance & Tracking)

All applications, especially postal applications are processed with return courier service to avoid delays and ensure secure delivery.

Bank Transfer Charges

An additional €0.50 applies for payments made via bank transfer, to cover transaction fees.

Disclaimer: The Indian Embassy and Consulates in Germany reserve the right to update fees in accordance with directives from the Indian Government, without prior notice. While efforts are made to publish the latest and correct fees, discrepancies may occur. In such cases, applicants may be required to pay the difference, even after submitting their applications.

FAQ's for Mountaineering Visa

Who should opt for the Indian Mountaineering Visa?
- This category of visa will be applicable to foreign nationals whose sole purpose of visiting India is for mountaineering / trekking expeditions.
When should I apply for this visa?
- Applications for visas for India from foreigners desiring to undertake mountaineering expeditions need to be submitted at least 5 months in advance of the proposed visit, along with supporting documents.
Who do I need to get permission from before applying for a mountaineering visa?
- You need to get permission from the Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF) before applying for a mountaineering visa. The IMF is the national body that coordinates expeditions in the Himalayas.

Persons intending to travel India are advised the following for smooth journey:

kindly visit this website and select the “Guide for Travellers” PDF.

Please check the health regulations by clicking here before travelling to India.
For immigration related queries like travelling with pet animals, traveling with medicine etc., please check with the airlines or refer to
https://www.cbic.gov.in/entities/internationalTravellers (Guidelines for online work from India for International travelers)

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