Posted on 11/08/2004 12:59 pm

Re: Inviting Parents

Hello Cool Dude,

What you mentioned in your postings is what you would wish to be in obtaining a visa to Germany. But the reality is completely different. Please dont paint misleading pictures.

People from India without any relatives/friends in Germany can surely get a German visa, but the German consulate in India will ask for proof of sufficient funds, a confirmed return ticket, hotel reservation and the like. And just like the funda here that the rules vary from AB to AB, its the same case in the 3 or 4 german consulates in India. So you cant define the exact procedures. It doesnt harm to carry a few extra papers, does it?

I called the concerned person in the AB before going there and he asked me to bring the Mietvertrag (House agreement) with me. They dont worry about "min qm", but I have heard that they have an unofficial rule as 12 qm pro person.

I have heard that some medical insurances taken in Germany (for this visiting visa purpose) cannot be extended. Did anyone have experiences in this?

My parents had taken a Medical insurance from ICICI Lombard in India. We have a (dental) claim to settle. Let me see how easily it gets solved. I will post on this more later.

Please do correct me guys if am wrong.

Regards,
Fred

- Fred.