A tourist visa for Germany typically permits you to visit for up to 90 days within a 180-day period from the date of issue. Nevertheless, in some cases, the embassy may grant visas for shorter durations based on your travel history and application. It's advisable to confirm the precise dates and duration once your visa is granted.

Both German tourist and business visas take 15 to 21 working days to process after your appointment at the visa application centre is completed.

No, Germany does not offer visas on arrival to Indians. You need to have an approved visa prior to your departure.