{"id":8031,"date":"2026-01-09T02:26:18","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T20:56:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/?p=8031"},"modified":"2026-01-10T02:28:47","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T20:58:47","slug":"schengen-tourist-visa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/09\/schengen-tourist-visa\/","title":{"rendered":"Schengen travel visa for Indians"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Planning a short trip to Europe for travel or business? Indian citizens need Schengen travel visa to visit countries in the Schengen Area. This visa allows a stay of up to 90 days within a 180 day period. The application must be submitted through the embassy of the country you plan to visit. In India, the Schengen visa process is handled through VFS Global. Applicants must book an appointment before visiting the visa application centre. Before booking an appointment, it is important to understand the application process, required documents, processing time, and other important details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need assistance with a Schengen travel visa, Itzeazy is here to help you. Itzeazy is India\u2019s number one 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-69e7091d99304\" ><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\" 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href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/09\/schengen-tourist-visa\/#When_to_Apply_for_a_Schengen_Travel_Visa\" title=\"When to Apply for a Schengen Travel Visa?\">When to Apply for a Schengen Travel 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\/2026\/01\/09\/schengen-tourist-visa\/#Charges_for_Schengen_travel_visa\" title=\"Charges for Schengen travel visa\">Charges for Schengen travel visa<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/09\/schengen-tourist-visa\/#A_step-by-step_guide_to_applying_for_a_Schengen_travel_visa\" title=\"A step-by-step guide to applying for a Schengen travel visa\">A step-by-step guide to applying for a Schengen travel visa<\/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\/2026\/01\/09\/schengen-tourist-visa\/#Documents_required_for_Schengen_travel_Visa\" title=\"Documents required for Schengen travel Visa\">Documents required for Schengen travel Visa<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/09\/schengen-tourist-visa\/#Additional_documents_required_for_Schengen_travel_visa_as_per_purpose_of_visit\" title=\"Additional documents required for Schengen travel visa as per purpose of visit\">Additional documents required for Schengen travel visa as per purpose of visit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/09\/schengen-tourist-visa\/#Additional_documents_required_as_per_occupation\" title=\"Additional documents required as per occupation&nbsp;\">Additional documents required as per occupation&nbsp;<\/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\/2026\/01\/09\/schengen-tourist-visa\/#Schengen_Travel_Visa_Photo_Requirements\" title=\"Schengen Travel Visa Photo Requirements\">Schengen Travel Visa Photo Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/09\/schengen-tourist-visa\/#Minimum_bank_balance_requirement_for_a_Schengen_travel_visa\" title=\"Minimum bank balance requirement for a Schengen travel visa\">Minimum bank balance requirement for a Schengen travel visa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/09\/schengen-tourist-visa\/#Schengen_travel_visa_processing_time\" title=\"Schengen travel visa processing time\">Schengen travel visa processing time<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/09\/schengen-tourist-visa\/#How_to_check_the_status_of_a_Schengen_travel_visa_application\" title=\"How to check the status of a Schengen travel visa application?\">How to check the status of a Schengen travel visa application?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/09\/schengen-tourist-visa\/#Tips_to_avoid_Schengen_visa_rejections\" title=\"Tips to avoid Schengen visa rejections\">Tips to avoid Schengen visa rejections<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/09\/schengen-tourist-visa\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/09\/schengen-tourist-visa\/#Why_to_choose_Itzeazy\" title=\"Why to choose Itzeazy? \">Why to choose Itzeazy? <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Schengen_travel_Visa\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Schengen travel Visa<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Schengen travel visa is a short stay visa that allows you to travel to any of the Schengen countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>You can stay for up to 90 days<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The visa is valid for 180 days<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is suitable for tourism and business purposes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The Schengen visa allows travel to 29 countries &#8211;  Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_Apply_for_a_Schengen_Travel_Visa\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>When to Apply for a Schengen Travel Visa?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is advised to apply 15 to 45 days before your travel date. But, this may vary depending on your travel plan and visa type.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Charges_for_Schengen_travel_visa\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Charges for Schengen travel visa<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the processing fees for Schengen travel visas according to their different age category:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Age category(years)<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Fees in Euro<\/span><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">12 and above<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">$90<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Between 6-12<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">$45<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Below 6<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Free<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_step-by-step_guide_to_applying_for_a_Schengen_travel_visa\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>A step-by-step guide to applying for a Schengen travel visa<\/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;\">Here is the step-by-step guide to applying for a Schengen travel visa:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Choose the right Visa type: Select the visa type as per your requirement.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Fill up the application form: You must fill up the form on the VFS global website.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Book an appointment: You need to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/visa.vfsglobal.com\/ind\/en\/deu\/book-an-appointment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">book an appointment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for document verification at the nearest visa application center.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Pay application fees: After booking an appointment, you need to pay the application fee as per your visa type and age category.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Visit Visa Application Center: Visit the visa application center for further document verification and biometric submission.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Track your application: You can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/visatracking.vfsglobal.com\/Global-Passporttracking\/Track\/Index?q=shSA0YnE4pLF9Xzwon\/x\/D51sQDPM3iX33nhV8ZVx5LMbcNWdvYdJSEHvBABOCM0MrfjAHarCCJrJh6xcK1iDmFZ1\/ZBh5yQUOcH8Ofdiqk=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">track your visa application<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by adding your reference number and last name.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Get your Visa: Your visa gets delivered by post at the current address.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_required_for_Schengen_travel_Visa\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Documents required for Schengen travel Visa<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Valid passport with validity of at least 3 months and at least 2 blank pages to affix a visa<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 recent coloured photograph with a size of 35 x 45 mm with 80 % face.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal cover letters should be instructed to dispatch the passports to the address below after visa approval.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Travel Insurance with risk minimum 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 with live pnr\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of accommodation (Confirmed hotel bookings with hotel name, address and contact details)<\/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 the last 3 years.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Additional_documents_required_for_Schengen_travel_visa_as_per_purpose_of_visit\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Additional documents required for Schengen travel visa as per purpose of visit<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">1. For Business Schengen visa&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Invitation from the particular Schengen country<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cover letter from an Indian company<\/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><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">2. For visiting Friends and family with a Schengen visitor visa:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Invitation letter with address and contact details, trip details<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resident ID copy (Inviters)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your friends or family address proof<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of relation with your friends or family<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">3. For Schengen Transit Visa:<\/span><\/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<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Additional_documents_required_as_per_occupation\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Additional documents required as per occupation&nbsp;<\/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;\">Here are the additional documents required for Schengen visa<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">1. For Employee:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Original Company NOC with stamp<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Sign &amp; pay slip for the last 3 month<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">2. For the proprietor\/owner of the company:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Cover letter from company\u2019s letterhead<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Company\u2019s Original 3-month bank statement<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">proof of paid income tax (for 3 Years)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Company Memo<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">partnership deal<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">establishment license or proprietorship&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">3. For Students:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Certificate of enrolment at institute\/school<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">School or college ID<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">No objection certificate (NOC) from school\/university<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">For university students: Last 3 months bank statements<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">4. For retired person:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Retirement proof<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Pension statements of last 3 months&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">5. For Sponsored visa:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Letter of sponsorship with passport copy of the sponsor<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Sponsor\u2019s last 3 months bank statement<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">If sponsor is your spouse: marriage certificate<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">If sponsor is your parents: birth certificate<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Schengen_Travel_Visa_Photo_Requirements\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Schengen Travel 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;\">Here are the photo requirements for a Schengen travel visa:<\/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\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Minimum_bank_balance_requirement_for_a_Schengen_travel_visa\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Minimum bank balance requirement for a Schengen travel visa<\/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;\">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:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Country<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Minimum Bank Balance per person<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Belgium<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">\u20ac45 \u2013 \u20ac95 per day<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Croatia<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">\u20ac70 per day<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Denmark<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">DKK 350 per day<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Finland<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Approximately \u20ac30 per day<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">France<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">\u20ac32.50 per day<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Germany<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">\u20ac45 per day<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Greece<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">\u20ac50 per person per day<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Hungary<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">10,000 HUF per entry<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Iceland<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">ISK 4,000 per person<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Latvia<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">\u20ac14 per day<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Lithuania<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">40 EUR per day<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Luxembourg<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Approximately \u20ac67 per day<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Norway<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Approximately NOK 500 per day<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Netherlands<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">\u20ac55 per person per day<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Spain<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">\u20ac100 per person per day<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Slovakia<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">\u20ac56 per person per day<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Slovenia<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">\u20ac70 per person per day<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Sweden<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">450 SEK per day<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Switzerland<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Approx. CHF 100 per day<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Schengen_travel_visa_processing_time\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Schengen travel visa processing time<\/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;\">The processing time for a Schengen travel visa application is a Minimum of 20-25 Working Days after the appointment.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_check_the_status_of_a_Schengen_travel_visa_application\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>How to check the status of a Schengen travel visa application?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can track your <\/span><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/visatracking.vfsglobal.com\/Global-Passporttracking\/Track\/Index?q=shSA0YnE4pLF9Xzwon\/x\/D51sQDPM3iX33nhV8ZVx5LMbcNWdvYdJSEHvBABOCM0MrfjAHarCCJrJh6xcK1iDmFZ1\/ZBh5yQUOcH8Ofdiqk=\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schengen travel visa status<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on a VFS Global website by adding your reference number and last name.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\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 any Schengen visa rejection. There may be many <a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2024\/10\/30\/reasons-for-schengen-visa-rejection\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2024\/10\/30\/reasons-for-schengen-visa-rejection\/\">reasons for Schengen visa rejection<\/a> but following tips can help you to avoid any 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> Providing duly filled out visa application with all details.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 16px;\"><strong>Proper documentation: <\/strong>Submit all required documents as per the visa types and its requirements with photocopies.<\/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 clear evidence that you are perfectly capable to fund your trip. It includes showing your bank balance statements, pay slips or proof of your assets<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 16px;\"><strong>Clean criminal record<\/strong>:&nbsp;A clean criminal 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 any such cases and its recent updates.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\">FAQs<\/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>Can Indians get a Schengen visa easily?\n<\/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, if you apply for Schengen visa from India carefully and well in advance with fulfillment of all requirements, you can easily get 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 Schengen visa fees from India?<\/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><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Schengen visa fees from India vary as per the age category:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Adults: <span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\u20ac 90<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minor (6-12 years): <span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\u20ac<\/span> 45<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minor (below 6 years): Free<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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 get a Schengen visa in India without an interview?\n<\/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,you must have to visit visa application centre for interview and document verification for Schengen visa in India.<\/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 fastest processing time for Schengen visa?\n<\/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 takes 15-20 days processing time to get Schengen visa in India after visiting visa center on appointment. 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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.<\/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=\"visa for indians 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>Planning a short trip to Europe for travel or business? Indian citizens need Schengen travel visa to visit countries in the Schengen Area. This visa allows a stay of up to 90 days within a 180 day period. The application must be submitted through the embassy of the country you plan to visit. 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