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Schengen Visa For Indian Citizens

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Schengen Tourist Visa is a special kind of visa which allows for travel to Schengen member states for a duration of 90 days within a 180 day period.

Some key facts about Schengen Visa

  • The Schengen area has a total of 26 member states.

  • If you wish to travel to Schengen area you will need to apply for short term Schengen Visa depending on the type of your visa (either Single Entry or Multiple Entry)

  • The processing time of the Visa is between 10-15 days

Documents Required For Schengen Visa

  1. Visa Application Form (Fully Completed and Signed)

  2. Two recent photographs were taken within the last 3 months

  3. Passport valid for 3 months after departure

  4. Round Trip Reservation or Itinerary 

  5. Travel Insurance: A document that proves you have travel insurance for the whole Schengen Territory with a minimum coverage of 30,000 Euros in case of any medical emergency

  6. Proof of accommodation: Document that shows you will be accommodated throughout your stay in Schengen

           This can be either hostel/hotel booking, rental agreement or a letter of invitation from a host whose house you will be staying

     7. Proof of financial means: Evidence that shows you will be able to support yourself financially throughout your stay in Schengen. This can be bank statements for the last 3 months or a sponsorship letter from a sponsor supporting your stay in Schengen.

The sponsorship letter has to be accompanied by a bank statement of last 3 months.  The evidence of funds can be a combination of both (bank statements + letter of sponsorship)

  8.  Proof of paid visa fee  (60 Euro for adults, 35 Euro for children aged between 6-12 years)

  9. The Schengen Visa authorities also want some additional documents depending upon the employment status

          For employees (Employment contract, Current bank statements for the last 6 months, leave permission from the employer, Income Tax Return Form or ITR)

          For self-employed (Copy of your business license, Bank statement for last 6 months, Income Tax Return)

          For students (Proof Of Enrollment, No objection letter from School or University)

          For retirees (Pension statement for the last 6 months)

          For unemployed married to EU citizen (Confirmation of employment letter from the spouse’s employer stating the position held within the company as well as starting date, spouse’s valid passport, official marriage certificate)

        If Schengen Visa is needed for minors some additional documents will be required

         1.  Birth certificate
         2. Application form (Signed by both parents)
         3. If one parent has the child’s custody, a family court order has to be attached
        4. A notarized parental authorization has to be signed either by both the parents or the legal guardians if a minor is traveling alone.

 Note: The above are some of the required documentation for the Schengen Visa. It is advised to take help of a Visa Agent to simplify the process. 

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