{"id":7352,"date":"2025-10-22T20:58:11","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T15:28:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/?p=7352"},"modified":"2025-10-22T21:00:13","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T15:30:13","slug":"schengen-visa-requirements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/10\/22\/schengen-visa-requirements\/","title":{"rendered":"Schengen visa requirements for Indians"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you  are planning a trip to Europe,  you need Schengen visa. This visa allows you to travel across 29  countries in the Schengen area.<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Before applying for visa, its important to know Schengen visa requirements for Indians.  <\/span>In this blog we will discuss the documents required for Schengen visa for different category of  visa  like tourism, business and transit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are looking for assistance for <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schengen<\/span> visa for Indians, Itzeazy.in is here to help you. Itzeazy.in is India\u2019s no.1 visa service provider .<\/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-69e7063f3bfe0\" ><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-69e7063f3bfe0\"  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69e7063f3bfe0\"><\/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\/22\/schengen-visa-requirements\/#Schengen_countries_visa_requirements\" title=\"Schengen countries visa requirements\u00a0\">Schengen countries visa requirements\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/10\/22\/schengen-visa-requirements\/#Documents_for_Schengen_visa_from_India\" title=\"Documents for Schengen visa from India\">Documents for Schengen visa from India<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/10\/22\/schengen-visa-requirements\/#Additional_requirements_for_Schengen_visa_occupation_wise\" title=\"Additional requirements for Schengen visa occupation wise\">Additional requirements for Schengen visa occupation wise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/10\/22\/schengen-visa-requirements\/#Additional_requirements_for_Schengen_visa_depending_on_purpose_of_visit\" title=\"Additional requirements for Schengen visa depending on purpose of visit\">Additional requirements for Schengen visa depending on purpose of visit<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/22\/schengen-visa-requirements\/#Eligibility_to_apply_for_a_Schengen_visa\" title=\"Eligibility to apply for a Schengen visa\">Eligibility 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-6\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/10\/22\/schengen-visa-requirements\/#FAQ%E2%80%99s\" title=\"FAQ&#8217;s\">FAQ&#8217;s<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Schengen_countries_visa_requirements\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Schengen countries visa requirements\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Schengen visa allows you to travel across Europe i.e.<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/01\/14\/schengen-visa-countries\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"402\" target=\"_blank\"> Schengen countries<\/a>  with single visa. It is suitable for tourists, family visits, or business travelers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More than 10 million Indians visit Europe annually for different purposes like tourism, study, business, and job. The number of visa applications filed in India has been increasing each year. However, the rejection rate has also been growing in proportion to the increase in the number of applications. The primary reason for visa rejection is inaccurate or lack of documents needed for Schengen visa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_for_Schengen_visa_from_India\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\"><strong>Documents for Schengen visa<\/strong> from India<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to submit visa application along with supporting documents, while applying for Schengen visa in India. Make sure the documents meet the Schengen visa requirement of the respective country where you are applying. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the general documents for Schengen visa :\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schengen visa application form <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two recent passport size photographs, with white background<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valid Indian passport <\/span>with at least 3 months validity <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Poof of accomodation (Hotel bookings)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel insurance for Schengen visa. A minimum of Euro 30,000 in medical coverage is required. <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cover letter with all details about travel plans<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flights tickets<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evidence of sufficient financial funds for the duration of the visit .<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li>Last 6 months bank statements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay slips<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ITR copy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proof of civil status if required. (marriage certificate, children&#8217;s birth certificates, spouse&#8217;s death certificate, ration card).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Additional_requirements_for_Schengen_visa_occupation_wise\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Additional requirements for Schengen visa occupation wise<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When applying for a visa to Schengen country from India, here are the additional visa requirements for Schengen visa , depending on employment status :<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If exployed:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contract of employment<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6 months b<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ank statement ( signed &amp; seal by the bank )<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Income Tax Return (ITR) of last 2 years<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Last 3 months pay slips<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If self employed:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Certificate of company registration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indian income tax return (ITR) of last two years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bank statements<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If student:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>School or institute ID<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certificate of no objection from school or university.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If retired person:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last six-month pension statement.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of regular income<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For minor<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Visa application form and declarations signed by parents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Birth certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Passport copy of parents<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Additional_requirements_for_Schengen_visa_depending_on_purpose_of_visit\"><\/span><strong>Additional requirements for Schengen visa depending on purpose of visit<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>For business:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Company cover letter with all details of visit, purpose, itinerary<\/li>\n<li>Proof of company registration\/GST registration<\/li>\n<li>Invitation letter from the business partner\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>If sponsored by Indian company: ITR of last 3\u00a0 years of company<\/li>\n<li>if sponsored by European company: Sponsorship letter with a passport copy of the sponsor<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>For transit:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Onward travel destination flight tickets<\/li>\n<li>Valid visa of next country visiting from Schengen country<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from Schengen visa requirements in terms of documents, you have to meet <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/03\/19\/schengen-visa-photo-requirement\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"7177\" target=\"_blank\">Schengen visa photo requirement <\/a>correctly to avoid any rejection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eligibility_to_apply_for_a_Schengen_visa\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\"><strong>Eligibility to apply for a Schengen visa<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The EU nations have set up embassies, consulates, and visa application centers around India, which are responsible for the receiving and processing of Schengen visa applications in India. Visa is unlikely to approve if you don&#8217;t meet the requirement for Schengen visa. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its important <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to check the requirements for Schengen visa before applying for visa.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only the following individuals are eligible to apply for visas at Schengen embassies\/consulates\/VACs in India.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passport holders from India.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nationals of third-world nations who require a visa to enter Europe and are residing in India on a permanent or temporary basis.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\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\/2022\/06\/17\/multiple-entry-schengen-visa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Multiple Entry Schengen visa<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2022\/06\/14\/minimum-bank-balance-for-schengen-visa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minimum bank balance for Schengen visa<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2024\/10\/31\/schengen-visa-processing-time-in-india\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"7558\">Schengen Visa Processing Time in India<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ%E2%80%99s\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\"><strong>FAQ&#8217;s<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\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>Is Schengen visa easily available for Indians?<\/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, however it depends upon the particular Schengen country where you are applying for visa. Like Denmark, Norway has high rejection rate. Switzerland has higher approval rate. <\/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 much bank balance is required for 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>It depends upon your stay duration in Schengen area. The minimum amount of Euro 90 per person per day is required for subsistence. It may differ country wise but considering the daily expense, you should keep at least Rs 2,00,000 bank balance for 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>Is a 3 month bank statement enough 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>Yes, you can show 3 months bank statement for Schengen visa. For few schengen countries, you may have to provide last 6 months bank statements.<\/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>No, Typically Schengen visa interview is not required, but it&#8217;s mandatory to visit visa application center for applicant to provide documents and biometric. While verification , they amy ask you few questions regarding travel.<\/p>\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\": \"Is Schengen visa easily available for Indians?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>Yes, however it depends upon the particular Schengen country where you are applying for visa. Like Denmark, Norway has high rejection rate. Switzerland has higher approval rate. <\/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 much bank balance is required for Schengen visa?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>It depends upon your stay duration in Schengen area. 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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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><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=\"visa for indians itzeazy\" class=\"wp-image-11094\"\/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are planning a trip to Europe, you need Schengen visa. This visa allows you to travel across 29 countries in the Schengen area. Before applying for visa, its important to know Schengen visa requirements for Indians. 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