<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe Schengen Area is an area of European countries comprised of 27 countries that have agreed to allow free movement of their citizens within this area for travelers and citizens. <\/span>A Schengen visa is a short-term visa that allows you to visit all Schengen countries. This Schengen visa is suitable for tourists, business, or visiting friends. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Types of Schengen Visa <\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nItzeazy has expertise into following types of short term Schengen visas : <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Tourist Visa<\/p>\n\n\n
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Travel Schengen countries for holidays , tourisms and private visit<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Business Visa<\/p>\n\n\n
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Travel Schengen countries for business conferences meetings and events<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Transit Visa<\/p>\n\n\n
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Transit through the Schengen country for connecting flight<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Validity of Schengen Visa<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nSchengen Tourist visa<\/strong>: A tourist visa allows you to stay up to 90 days. Validity of it is 180 days. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\nSchengen business visa:<\/strong> It allows to stay for a period of up to 90 days. Validity of Schengen business visa is 180 days. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>When to Apply for a Schengen Visa<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nIt is advised to apply for Schengen visa at least 15 days before your travel date. You can apply maximum before 6 months of the intended travel date.<\/span><\/p>\nIts advisable to apply well before the intended date of travel to avoid last minute rush. Once visa issued, you can plan your trip properly.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Schengen visa<\/b><\/span> fees<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nFollowing is the Schengen visa fees structure for different age category:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\nAge category(years)<\/span><\/th> Fees in Euro<\/span><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>12 years and above<\/span> 90<\/span> \u20ac<\/td><\/tr>Between 6-12<\/span> years 45<\/span> \u20ac<\/td><\/tr>Below 6<\/span> years Free<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Step by step guide to apply for Schengen visa<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following are the steps to apply for Schengen visa : \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\nChoose the right Visa type: Select the visa type as per your requirement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Fill up the application form: You must fill the Schengen visa form.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Book an appointment: You need to book an appointment for document verification and biometric at the nearest visa application center.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Visit Visa Application Center: Visit visa application center for documents submission and biometric.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Pay application fees : Pay visa fees at visa center.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Track your application: You can track your visa application by adding reference number and last name.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Collect your Visa: Passport gets delivered by the post at your current address.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Documents required for Schengen Visa<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nFollowing are the documents required for Schengen visa application :<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nValid 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 Two recent color photograph of 35 x 45 mm size<\/li>\n\n\n\n Personal Covering Letters should have an instruction to dispatch the passports to the below mentioned address after visa approval.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Travel Insurance with minimum risk coverage of Euro 30,000.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Tour itinerary \/Day to day Itinerary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Confirmed Return Ticket<\/li>\n\n\n\n Personal last 06 months updated Personal bank statement with bank stamp and sign.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Personal Income Tax Return for Last 3 years.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Proof of accommodation: Hotel bookings<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\nSupporting documents as per your occupation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n1. If Employed:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\nOriginal Company NOC with stamp<\/li>\n\n\n\n Last 3 months salary slip.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n2. If Self Employed:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\nBusiness Registration Certificate \/ MOA \/ Partnership deal<\/li>\n\n\n\n Company\u2019s updated bank statement of last 3 months<\/li>\n\n\n\n Company\u2019s IT returns for last 3 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n Cover letter from company\u2019s letterhead<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n3. If Retired:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\nProof of retirement like pension book, statement of last 3 months<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n4. If Student:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\nSchool \/ College \/ Institute ID Card<\/li>\n\n\n\n No objection certificate (NOC) from school\/university<\/li>\n\n\n\n For university students: Last 3 months bank statements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n5. If Minor:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\nNotary affidavit with the consent of the parents(if travelling alone or with single parent).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n7. If Sponsored:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\nSponsorship letter<\/li>\n\n\n\n Sponsor\u2019s national ID proof like Passport, PAN card or Resident permit;<\/li>\n\n\n\n Sponsor\u2019s last 3 months bank statement<\/li>\n\n\n\n if sponsor is your spouse: marriage certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n if sponsor is your parents: birth certificate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nSupporting documents as per purpose of visit<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n1. If Visiting friend or relative:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\nInvitation letter<\/li>\n\n\n\n Inviter\u2019s ID proof like Passport or Resident Permit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n2. For Business Visa:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\nInvitation letter from host Company stating purpose of trip, business details etc;<\/li>\n\n\n\n Covering letter from Indian company on company letterhead.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Company bank statement<\/li>\n\n\n\n Company Registration Proof<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n3. For Transit Visa:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\nValid visa of a particular destination Schengen country<\/li>\n\n\n\n Flight Ticket to your destination country and return tickets as well<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Schengen Visa Photo Requirements<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nHere are the Photo requirements for Schengen visa:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\nSize: 35 x 45 mm<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\nWhite Background<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\nStraight Head with Neutral Face Expression<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\nThe face should cover 80% of the Photo<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Minimum bank balance requirement for a Schengen visa<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe 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>\n\n\n\nCountry<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/td> Minimum Bank Balance per person<\/span><\/strong><\/span>Belgium<\/span><\/td> \u20ac45 \u2013 \u20ac95 per day<\/span>Croatia<\/span><\/td> \u20ac70 per day<\/span>Denmark<\/span> DKK 350 per day<\/span><\/td><\/tr>Finland<\/span><\/td> Approximately \u20ac30 per day<\/span>France<\/span><\/td> \u20ac32.50 per day<\/span>Germany<\/span><\/td> \u20ac45 per day<\/span>Greece<\/span><\/td> \u20ac50 per person per day<\/span>Hungary<\/span><\/td> 10,000 HUF per entry<\/span>Iceland<\/span><\/td> ISK 4,000 per person<\/span>Latvia<\/span><\/td> \u20ac14 per day<\/span>Lithuania<\/span><\/td> 40 EUR per day<\/span>Luxembourg<\/span><\/td> Approximately \u20ac67 per day<\/span>Norway<\/span><\/td> Approximately NOK 500 per day<\/span>Netherlands<\/span><\/td> \u20ac55 per person per day<\/span>Spain<\/span><\/td> \u20ac100 per person per day<\/span>Slovakia<\/span><\/td> \u20ac56 per person per day<\/span>