Schengen travel visa for Indians

Schengen travel visa is the gateway to exploring Europe’s vast cultural, historical, and natural beauty. Indian travelers must know everything about applying for a Schengen travel visa for India, including the documents required, validity, minimum bank balance, processing fees, and more.

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Schengen travel Visa

A Schengen travel visa is a short-stay visa that allows one to travel to any of the Schengen countries. You can stay up to 90 days and its validity is up to 180 days. A Schengen travel visa is suitable for tourism or business purposes. Schengen travel visa is valid for 26 countries (Including Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and others) for both tourism and business travel.

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When to Apply for a Schengen Travel Visa?

Generally, it is advised to apply 15-45 days before you travel but it can vary depending upon your visa type and travel period.

Charges for Schengen travel visa

Here are the processing fees for Schengen travel visas according to their different age category:

Age category(years)	Fees in Euro
12 and above	$90
Between 6-12	$45
Below 6	Free

A step-by-step guide to applying for a Schengen travel visa

Here is the step-by-step guide to applying for a Schengen travel visa: 

1. Choose the right Visa type: Select the visa type as per your requirement.
2. Fill up the application form: You must fill up the form on the VFS global website.
3. Book an appointment: You need to book an appointment for document verification at the nearest visa application center.
4. Pay application fees: After booking an appointment, you need to pay the application fee as per your visa type and age category.
5. Visit Visa Application Center: Visit the visa application center for further document verification and biometric submission.
6. Track your application: You can track your visa application by adding your reference number and last name.
7. Get your Visa: Your visa gets delivered by post at the current address.

Documents required for Schengen travel Visa

You can apply for a Schengen visa through VFS, kindly provide all the documents in A4 size. Do not staple any documents and remember that all the applications will be applied only after taking a prior appointment. You have to give biometrics for this type of application. The mandatory documents required for a Schengen travel visa from India are as:

1. Valid Passport with validity of at least 3 months and at least 2 blank pages to affix a visa
2. 2 Recent Coloured Photograph with a size of 35 x 45 mm with 80 % face.
3. Personal cover letters should be instructed to dispatch the passports to the address below after visa approval.
4. Travel Insurance with risk minimum coverage of Euro 30,000.
5. Tour itinerary /Day to day Itinerary.
6. Confirmed Return Ticket with Live PNR) 
7. Proof of accommodation (Confirmed hotel bookings with hotel name, address and contact details)
8. Personal last 06 months updated Personal bank statement with bank stamp and sign.
9. Personal Income Tax Return for the last 3 years.

Additional documents required for Schengen travel visa as per purpose of visit

1. For Business Schengen visa 

• Invitation from the particular Schengen country
• Cover letter from an Indian company
• Company bank statement
• Company Registration Proof

2. For visiting Friends and family with a Schengen visitor visa:

• Invitation letter with address and contact details, trip details
• Resident ID copy (Inviters)
• Your friends or family address proof
• Proof of relation with your friends or family

3. For Schengen Transit Visa:

• Valid visa of a particular destination Schengen country
• Flight Ticket to your destination country and return tickets as well

Additional documents required as per occupation 

Here are the additional documents required for Schengen visa

1. For Employee:

• Original Company NOC with stamp
• Sign & pay slip for the last 3 month

2. For the proprietor/owner of the company:

• Cover letter from company’s letterhead
• Company’s Original 3-month bank statement
• proof of paid income tax (for 3 Years)
• Company Memo
• partnership deal
• establishment license or proprietorship 

3. For Students:

• Certificate of enrolment at institute/school
• School or college ID
• No objection certificate (NOC) from school/university
• For university students: Last 3 months bank statements

4. For retired person:

• Retirement proof
• Pension statements of last 3 months 

5. For Sponsored visa:

• Letter of sponsorship with passport copy of the sponsor
• Sponsor’s last 3 months bank statement
• if sponsor is your spouse: marriage certificate
• if sponsor is your parents: birth certificate

Schengen Travel Visa Photo Requirements

Here are the Photo requirements for a Schengen travel visa:

1. Size: 35 x 45 mm
2. White Background
3. Straight Head with Natural Face Expression
4. The face should cover 80% of the Photo

Minimum bank balance requirement for a Schengen travel visa

The minimum bank balance requirement for a Schengen travel visa varies depending upon the Schengen visa area. Here is the list of minimum bank balances according to their different countries:

Country	Minimum Bank Balance per person
Belgium	€45 – €95 per day
Croatia	€70 per day
Denmark	DKK 350 per day
Finland	Approximately €30 per day
France	€32.50 per day
Germany	€45 per day
Greece	€50 per person per day
Hungary	10,000 HUF per entry
Iceland	ISK 4,000 per person
Latvia	€14 per day
Lithuania	40 EUR per day
Luxembourg	Approximately €67 per day
Norway	Approximately NOK 500 per day
Netherlands	€55 per person per day
Spain	€100 per person per day
Slovakia	€56 per person per day
Slovenia	€70 per person per day
Sweden	450 SEK per day
Switzerland	Approx. CHF 100 per day

Schengen travel visa processing time

The processing time for a Schengen travel visa application is a Minimum of 20-25 Working Days after the appointment.

How to check the status of a Schengen travel visa application?

You can track your Schengen travel visa status on a VFS Global website by adding your reference number and last name.

FAQs

What is the validity of Schengen tourist visa?

The validity of Schengen tourist visa is not more than 90 days. However, Schengen embassy decides how long they decide to permit you to stay in Schengen.

What is the fee structure of Schengen tourist visa?

The fee differs between adults and children. The fee for adult tourists is EUR 80. Whereas the tourist visa fee for children from the age of six years and below the age of 12 years is EUR 40.

When should I apply for a Schengen tourist visa?

To secure your Europe tourist visa, it's advised to apply around two weeks prior to your planned trip. The process can take up to two months in certain situations, such as unique cases or unforeseen political developments. Applying in advance is wise to ensure a smooth process.

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