{"id":11157,"date":"2025-10-02T20:48:31","date_gmt":"2025-10-02T15:18:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/?p=11157"},"modified":"2026-01-06T11:03:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T05:33:09","slug":"schengen-visa-agents-in-pune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/10\/02\/schengen-visa-agents-in-pune\/","title":{"rendered":"Schengen visa agents in Pune"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Indians need Schengen visa to visit European countries for purposes like tourism, business, transit. Schengen visa is valid across all the 29 Schengen countries. Applying for Schengen visa correctly is crucial for visa approval. If you are looking for Schengen visa agent in Pune who can assist you in the visa application process, Itzeazy is the best Schengen visa consultants in Pune. Itzeazy provides complete guidance on documentation, appointments, and visa filing. It ensures your visa gets approved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_53 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69e7a4ec32f78\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input aria-label=\"Toggle\" aria-label=\"item-69e7a4ec32f78\"  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69e7a4ec32f78\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/10\/02\/schengen-visa-agents-in-pune\/#Schengen_visa\" title=\"Schengen visa\">Schengen visa<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/10\/02\/schengen-visa-agents-in-pune\/#Validity_of_Schengen_Visa\" title=\"Validity of Schengen Visa\">Validity of Schengen Visa<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/10\/02\/schengen-visa-agents-in-pune\/#When_to_apply_for_a_Schengen_Visa\" title=\"When to apply for a Schengen Visa\">When to apply for a Schengen Visa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/10\/02\/schengen-visa-agents-in-pune\/#Fees_for_Schengen_visa_from_India\" title=\"Fees for Schengen visa from India\">Fees for Schengen visa from India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/10\/02\/schengen-visa-agents-in-pune\/#Procedure_to_apply_for_Schengen_visa\" title=\"Procedure to apply for Schengen visa\">Procedure to apply for Schengen visa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/10\/02\/schengen-visa-agents-in-pune\/#Documents_required_for_Tourist_Schengen_Visa\" title=\"Documents required for Tourist Schengen Visa\">Documents required for Tourist Schengen Visa<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/10\/02\/schengen-visa-agents-in-pune\/#Schengen_Visa_Photo_Requirements\" title=\"Schengen Visa Photo Requirements\">Schengen Visa Photo Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/10\/02\/schengen-visa-agents-in-pune\/#Minimum_bank_balance_requirement_for_a_Schengen_visa\" title=\"Minimum bank balance requirement for a Schengen visa\">Minimum bank balance requirement for a Schengen visa<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/10\/02\/schengen-visa-agents-in-pune\/#Tips_to_avoid_Schengen_visa_rejections\" title=\"Tips to avoid Schengen visa rejections\">Tips to avoid Schengen visa rejections<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/10\/02\/schengen-visa-agents-in-pune\/#FAQS\" title=\"FAQS&nbsp;\">FAQS&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Schengen_visa\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Schengen visa<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A Schengen visa is a short-term visa that allows you to visit member state of Schengen countries. A Schengen visa is a short-term visa that allows its holder to travel across the Schengen area. The Schengen region includes 29 nations (\u201cSchengen States\u201d) with no border restrictions. If you are planning your trip overseas, you can apply for a Schengen visa. A Schengen visa is suitable for tourism, business, and visiting friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 24px;\"><strong>Types of Schengen visa<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-18 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:180px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-4 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-3 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-2 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-normal-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:800\">Tourist Visa<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"111\" height=\"111\" src=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Tourist-new.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Tourist-new.jpg 111w, https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Tourist-new-88x88.jpg 88w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 111px) 100vw, 111px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Travel Schengen countries for holidays , tourisms and private visit<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:180px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-8 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-6 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-normal-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:800\">Business Visa<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"108\" height=\"108\" src=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Business.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Business.png 108w, https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Business-88x88.png 88w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 108px) 100vw, 108px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Travel Schengen countries for business conferences meetings and events<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:180px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-16 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-15 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-14 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-13 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-12 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-11 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-10 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-normal-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:800\">Transit Visa<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"129\" height=\"112\" src=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/transit.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17341\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Transit through Schengen country <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Validity_of_Schengen_Visa\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Validity of Schengen Visa<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Schengen Tourist visa<\/strong>: A tourist visa allows you to stay up to 90 days. The validity of it is 180 days.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Schengen business visa:<\/strong>&nbsp;It allows a stay up to 90 days within 180 days validity period.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_apply_for_a_Schengen_Visa\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\"><strong>When to apply for a Schengen Visa<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is advised to apply at least 2 months before you travel. However, it can vary depending on your visa type and travel period. You can apply maximum 6 months before the intended travel date.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fees_for_Schengen_visa_from_India\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Fees for Schengen visa from India<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following is the<a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/10\/22\/schengen-visa-fee-from-india\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/10\/22\/schengen-visa-fee-from-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> fees for Schengen visa <\/a>for different age categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Age Categories<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>EUR<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>INR<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Adults<\/td><td>90\u20ac<\/td><td>Rs&nbsp;9500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Minors 6-11&nbsp;years<\/td><td>45\u20ac<\/td><td>Rs&nbsp;4750<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Minors under 6&nbsp;years<\/td><td>Free<\/td><td>Free<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Procedure_to_apply_for_Schengen_visa\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Procedure to apply for Schengen visa<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following are the steps to apply for Schengen visa :&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Choose the right Visa type:<\/strong>&nbsp;Select the visa type as per your requirement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fill up the application form:<\/strong>&nbsp;You must fill the Schengen visa form.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Book an appointment:<\/strong>&nbsp;You need to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/visa.vfsglobal.com\/ind\/en\/deu\/book-an-appointment\">book an appointment<\/a>&nbsp;for document verification and biometric at the nearest visa application center.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Visit Visa Application Center:<\/strong>&nbsp;Visit visa application center for documents submission and biometric.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pay application fees : <\/strong>You need to pay visa fees at the visa center<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Track your application:<\/strong>&nbsp;You can&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/visatracking.vfsglobal.com\/Global-Passporttracking\/Track\/Index?q=shSA0YnE4pLF9Xzwon\/x\/D51sQDPM3iX33nhV8ZVx5LMbcNWdvYdJSEHvBABOCM0MrfjAHarCCJrJh6xcK1iDmFZ1\/ZBh5yQUOcH8Ofdiqk=\">track your visa application<\/a>&nbsp;by adding reference number and last name.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Collect your Visa:<\/strong>&nbsp;Your passport gets delivered by post at your current address.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_required_for_Tourist_Schengen_Visa\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Documents required for Tourist Schengen Visa<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following are the documents required for Schengen visa application :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Valid passport, must not be older than 10 years also it must be valid for at least three months longer than the intended stay. The passport must also have at least two blank pages to affix the visa.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two recent color photograph of 35 x 45 mm size<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal Covering Letters should have an instruction to dispatch the passports to the below mentioned address after visa approval.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Travel Insurance with minimum risk coverage of Euro 30,000.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tour itinerary \/Day to day Itinerary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confirmed Return Ticket<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal last 06 months updated Personal bank statement with bank stamp and sign.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal Income Tax Return for Last 3 years.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of accommodation: Hotel bookings<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Supporting documents as per your occupation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. If Employed:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Original Company NOC with stamp<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Last 3 months salary slip.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. If Self Employed:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Business Registration Certificate \/ MOA \/ Partnership deal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Company\u2019s updated bank statement of last 3 months<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Company\u2019s IT returns for last 3 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cover letter from company\u2019s letterhead<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. If Retired:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Proof of retirement like pension book, statement of last 3 months<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. If Student:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>School \/ College \/ Institute ID Card<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No objection certificate (NOC) from school\/university<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For university students: Last 3 months bank statements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. If Minor:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Notary affidavit with the consent of the parents(if travelling alone or with single parent).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7. If Sponsored:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Sponsorship letter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sponsor\u2019s national ID proof like Passport, PAN card or Resident permit;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sponsor\u2019s last 3 months bank statement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>if sponsor is your spouse: marriage certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>if sponsor is your parents: birth&nbsp;certificate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Supporting documents as per purpose of visit<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. If Visiting friend or relative:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Invitation letter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inviter\u2019s ID proof like Passport or Resident Permit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. For Business Visa:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Invitation letter from host Company stating purpose of trip, business details etc;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Covering letter from Indian company on company letterhead.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Company bank statement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Company Registration Proof<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. For Transit Visa:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Valid visa of a particular destination Schengen country<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flight Ticket to your destination country and return tickets as well<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Schengen_Visa_Photo_Requirements\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Schengen Visa Photo Requirements<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Photo requirement for Schengen visa is:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Size: 35 x 45 mm<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">White Background<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Straight Head with Natural Face Expression<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">The face should cover 80% of the Photo<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Schengen-Visa-Photo-Requirements.webp\" alt=\"Schengen Visa Photo Requirements\" class=\"wp-image-21532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Schengen-Visa-Photo-Requirements.webp 500w, https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Schengen-Visa-Photo-Requirements-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Schengen-Visa-Photo-Requirements-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Schengen-Visa-Photo-Requirements-88x88.webp 88w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Minimum_bank_balance_requirement_for_a_Schengen_visa\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Minimum bank balance requirement for a Schengen visa<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The minimum bank balance requirement for a Schengen visa varies depending upon the countries you are planning to visit in the Schengen area. Following is the minimum bank balance requirement country wise:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Country<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Minimum Bank Balance per person<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Belgium<\/td><td>\u20ac45 \u2013 \u20ac95 per day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Croatia<\/td><td>\u20ac70 per day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Denmark<\/td><td>DKK 350 per day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Finland<\/td><td>Approximately \u20ac30 per day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>France<\/td><td>\u20ac32.50 per day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Germany<\/td><td>\u20ac45 per day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Greece<\/td><td>\u20ac50 per person per day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hungary<\/td><td>10,000 HUF per entry<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Iceland<\/td><td>ISK 4,000 per person<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Latvia<\/td><td>\u20ac14 per day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lithuania<\/td><td>40 EUR per day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Luxembourg<\/td><td>Approximately \u20ac67 per day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Norway<\/td><td>Approximately NOK 500 per day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Netherlands<\/td><td>\u20ac55 per person per day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Spain<\/td><td>\u20ac100 per person per day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Slovakia<\/td><td>\u20ac56 per person per day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Slovenia<\/td><td>\u20ac70 per person per day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sweden<\/td><td>450 SEK per day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Switzerland<\/td><td>Approx. CHF 100 per day<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_to_avoid_Schengen_visa_rejections\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Tips to avoid Schengen visa rejections<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 16px;\">While applying for Schengen visa from India, you should follow visa guidelines and fulfil requirements properly to avoid Schengen visa rejection. Following tips can help you to avoid delay in getting Schengen visa or rejection :<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 16px;\"><strong>Early visa application<\/strong>: Submit your Schengen visa application well before your intended travel date to avoid last minute rush and get appointment early.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 16px;\"><strong>Complete application:<\/strong> Provide duly filled Schengen visa application form.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 16px;\"><strong>Proper documentation: <\/strong>Submit all mandatory documents required for Schengen visa.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 16px;\"><strong>Financial fund proofs:<\/strong>You need to provide financial documents to prove that you are capable of funding your trip. It includes your bank statements, pay slips or proof of assets<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 16px;\"><strong>No criminal record<\/strong>:&nbsp;A clean record is a necessity for Schengen visa approval. Any kind of criminal history could adversely affect your chances of approval.&nbsp;So, provide all details about such cases if any and its recent updates.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/also-read.webp\" alt=\"Also read\" class=\"wp-image-4773\" srcset=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/also-read.webp 128w, https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/also-read-88x88.webp 88w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 128px) 100vw, 128px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2024\/10\/10\/schengen-visa-pune\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"21605\">Apply for Schengen Visa Pune<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2023\/11\/11\/schengen-visa-requirements\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"7352\">Schengen visa requirements for Indians<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2024\/04\/16\/schengen-transit-visa\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"7144\">Transit visa for Schengen countries<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQS\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">FAQS<\/span>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>When should I make a Schengen visa application?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>You are supposed to apply for Schengen visa at least 15 days before actual travel date and not more than 6 months before your intended travel date .<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>How many times may I enter the Schengen region using a Schengen visa?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>In your Schengen visa It would be specifically mentioned, how many times you are allowed to visit the Schengen region. Single entry Schengen visa only permits one entry into the Schengen region; double-entry visa permits two; and multiple-entry visa permits an unlimited number of entries.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>What is the turnaround time for a Schengen visa? How long does the process take?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>A Schengen visa typically takes 15 to 30 days to process. In extreme circumstances, the consulate can take up to 60 days to provide a visa, however some people get it in less than one week too.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>In which countries is my Schengen visa valid?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>Schengen visas&nbsp;are valid for all the 29 States in the Schengen area i.e.  Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Spain, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia, Sweden, and Switzerland.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>I plan to visit several Schengen countries during my trip . Which country can process my visa application ?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>When visiting several countries, you should apply for Schengen visa in that country which is main destination of your journey in terms of duration i.e. where you are going to stay for maximum number of days. If you have two destination countries where you are going to spend equal number of days, you should apply for Schengen visa in that country where you intend to enter first.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>Can I visit 2 countries with Schengen visa?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>There are 29 counties which comes under Schengen area. Schengen countries issue a common visa , its called Schengen visa. You are allowed to visit any number of countries within Schengen area if you have a valid Schengen visa.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>What is the validity period of Schengen tourist visa ?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>The validity period of a Schengen tourist visa is typically granted for up to 90 days within a 180-day period.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>Can I apply for Schengen visa from Pune ?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>Yes, you can apply for a Schengen visa from Pune if you are a resident of India and staying in Pune at the time of your application. Before applying check the guideline of particular Schengen country regarding jurisdiction of the visa center and appointment availability.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>Is there an interview for a Schengen visa?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>There is no formal interview for a Schengen visa application. During visit to visa center you need to submit your application and supporting documents . Also your biometric data will be taken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However in some cases you may be asked questions like<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Questions About Your Travel Plans:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>You may be asked about your itinerary, purpose of travel, and how you plan to spend your time in the Schengen Area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expect to explain the dates of your trip, the countries you will visit, and your accommodation plans.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>Questions About Your Financial Means:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Be prepared to explain how you will fund your trip and provide supporting documents (bank statements, proof of employment, etc.).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ties to Your Home Country:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>You might be asked about your job, family, and other personal ties in India to demonstrate that you will return after your visit and not overstay your visa.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other Personal Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Depending on the consulate\u2019s discretion, you could be asked general questions about your travel history and background.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t{\n\t\t\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t\t\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n\t\t\"mainEntity\": [\n\t\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"When should I make a Schengen visa application?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>You are supposed to apply for Schengen visa at least 15 days before actual travel date and not more than 6 months before your intended travel date .<\/p>\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"How many times may I enter the Schengen region using a Schengen visa?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>In your Schengen visa It would be specifically mentioned, how many times you are allowed to visit the Schengen region. 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In extreme circumstances, the consulate can take up to 60 days to provide a visa, however some people get it in less than one week too.<\/p>\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"In which countries is my Schengen visa valid?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>Schengen visas&nbsp;are valid for all the 29 States in the Schengen area i.e.  Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Spain, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia, Sweden, and Switzerland.<\/p>\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"I plan to visit several Schengen countries during my trip . 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Before applying check the guideline of particular Schengen country regarding jurisdiction of the visa center and appointment availability.<\/p>\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Is there an interview for a Schengen visa?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>There is no formal interview for a Schengen visa application. During visit to visa center you need to submit your application and supporting documents . Also your biometric data will be taken.<\/p><p>However in some cases you may be asked questions like<\/p><p><strong>Questions About Your Travel Plans:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>You may be asked about your itinerary, purpose of travel, and how you plan to spend your time in the Schengen Area.<\/li><li>Expect to explain the dates of your trip, the countries you will visit, and your accommodation plans.<\/li><\/ul><p><br><strong>Questions About Your Financial Means:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Be prepared to explain how you will fund your trip and provide supporting documents (bank statements, proof of employment, etc.).<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Ties to Your Home Country:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>You might be asked about your job, family, and other personal ties in India to demonstrate that you will return after your visit and not overstay your visa.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Other Personal Questions:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Depending on the consulate\u2019s discretion, you could be asked general questions about your travel history and background.<\/li><\/ul>\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t]\n\t}\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"70\" src=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/itzeazy-how-to-book.webp\" alt=\"turkey visa-itzeazy-book order\" class=\"wp-image-11092\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">You can book order online. For any query or concern please speak to one of our relationship manager over phone or chat. You can also write to us. We will get back to you.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/contact-us\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"271\" height=\"90\" src=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/order-now-turkey-visa-itzeazy.webp\" alt=\"order now-turkey visa-itzeazy\" class=\"wp-image-11094\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Indians need Schengen visa to visit European countries for purposes like tourism, business, transit. Schengen visa is valid across all the 29 Schengen countries. Applying for Schengen visa correctly is crucial for visa approval. 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