{"id":8367,"date":"2025-10-02T21:45:20","date_gmt":"2025-10-02T16:15:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/?p=8367"},"modified":"2026-01-04T18:56:26","modified_gmt":"2026-01-04T13:26:26","slug":"schengen-visa-agents-in-chennai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/10\/02\/schengen-visa-agents-in-chennai\/","title":{"rendered":"Schengen Visa Agents in Chennai"},"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 Chennai&nbsp; who can assist you in the visa application process, Itzeazy is the best Schengen visa consultants in Chennai. 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-69e77f6ce4102\" ><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-69e77f6ce4102\"  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69e77f6ce4102\"><\/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-chennai\/#Schengen_visa\" title=\"Schengen visa\">Schengen visa<\/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\/02\/schengen-visa-agents-in-chennai\/#Types_of_Schengen_visa\" title=\" Types of Schengen visa\"> Types of 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-3\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/10\/02\/schengen-visa-agents-in-chennai\/#Validity_of_Schengen_Visa\" title=\"Validity of Schengen Visa\">Validity of Schengen Visa<\/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\/02\/schengen-visa-agents-in-chennai\/#When_to_Apply_for_Schengen_Visa\" title=\"When to Apply for Schengen Visa\">When to Apply for 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-5\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/10\/02\/schengen-visa-agents-in-chennai\/#Fees_for_Schengen_visa\" title=\"Fees for Schengen visa\">Fees 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-chennai\/#Application_for_a_Schengen_visa\" title=\"Application for a Schengen visa\">Application 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-7\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/10\/02\/schengen-visa-agents-in-chennai\/#Documents_required_for_Schengen_Visa\" title=\"Documents required for Schengen Visa\">Documents required for 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-8\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/10\/02\/schengen-visa-agents-in-chennai\/#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-9\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/10\/02\/schengen-visa-agents-in-chennai\/#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-10\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/10\/02\/schengen-visa-agents-in-chennai\/#Tips_to_avoid_Schengen_visa_rejection\" title=\"Tips to avoid Schengen visa rejection\">Tips to avoid Schengen visa rejection<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/10\/02\/schengen-visa-agents-in-chennai\/#FAQS\" title=\"FAQS\">FAQS<\/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><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Schengen visa is a short-term visa that allows its holder to travel across the Schengen area. The Schengen region includes 29 nations (&#8220;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2024\/01\/01\/schengen-visa-countries\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"402\" target=\"_blank\">Schengen countries<\/a>&#8220;) with no border restrictions. If you are planning your trip overseas, you can <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2024\/04\/15\/schengen-visa\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"629\" target=\"_blank\">apply for a Schengen visa<\/a>. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Schengen_visa\"><\/span><br><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 24px;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 24px;\"><strong>Types of Schengen visa<\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\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:200px\">\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:200px\">\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:200px\">\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 has-large-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Validity_of_Schengen_Visa\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Validity of Schengen Visa<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Schengen Tourist visa<\/strong>: A tourist visa allows you a stay upto 90 days. Validity of this visa is 180 days. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Schengen business visa:<\/strong> It allows a stay of maximum 90 days. The validity of this visa is 180 days. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_Apply_for_Schengen_Visa\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\">When to Apply for Schengen Visa<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is advised to apply for Schengen visa at least 15 days before you travel date. However, it depends on your visa type and travel period. You can apply maximum 6 months before the intended travel date.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fees_for_Schengen_visa\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Fees for Schengen visa<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following is the visa\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2024\/10\/11\/schengen-visa-fee-from-india\/\" target=\"_blank\">fees for Schengen visa<\/a>\u00a0for different age categories:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Age category(years)<\/span><br><\/th><th><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Fees in Euro<\/span><br><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">12 and above<\/span><br><\/td><td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\u20ac90<\/span><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Between 6-12<\/span><br><\/td><td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\u20ac45<\/span><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Below 6<\/span><br><\/td><td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Free<\/span><br><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Application_for_a_Schengen_visa\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Application for a Schengen visa<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\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 apply for Schengen visa:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Choose the right Visa type: Select the visa type as per your requirement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fill up the application form: You must fill the Schengen visa form.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Book an appointment: You need to<a href=\"https:\/\/visa.vfsglobal.com\/ind\/en\/deu\/book-an-appointment\">&nbsp;book an appointment<\/a>&nbsp;for document verification and biometric at the nearest visa application center.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay application fees: After booking an appointment, you need to pay the application fee as per your visa type and age category.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit Visa Application Center: Visit visa application center for further documents verification and biometric submission.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay application fees : You need to pay the visa fees at visa center.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Track your application: You can&nbsp;track your visa application by adding reference number and last name.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collect your Visa: 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_Schengen_Visa\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Documents required for Schengen Visa<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following are the documents required for France 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;\">Here are the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2024\/09\/11\/schengen-visa-photo-requirement\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"7177\" target=\"_blank\">Photo requirements for Schengen visa<\/a>:<\/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 Neutral 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><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Country<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br><\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Minimum Bank Balance per person<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Belgium<\/span><br><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">\u20ac45 \u2013 \u20ac95 per day<\/span><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Croatia<\/span><br><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">\u20ac70 per day<\/span><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Denmark<\/span><br><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">DKK 350 per day<\/span><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Finland<\/span><br><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Approximately \u20ac30 per day<\/span><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">France<\/span><br><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">\u20ac32.50 per day<\/span><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Germany<\/span><br><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">\u20ac45 per day<\/span><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Greece<\/span><br><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">\u20ac50 per person per day<\/span><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Hungary<\/span><br><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">10,000 HUF per entry<\/span><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Iceland<\/span><br><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">ISK 4,000 per person<\/span><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Latvia<\/span><br><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">\u20ac14 per day<\/span><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Lithuania<\/span><br><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">40 EUR per day<\/span><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Luxembourg<\/span><br><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Approximately \u20ac67 per day<\/span><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Norway<\/span><br><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Approximately NOK 500 per day<\/span><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Netherlands<\/span><br><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">\u20ac55 per person per day<\/span><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Spain<\/span><br><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">\u20ac100 per person per day<\/span><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Slovakia<\/span><br><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">\u20ac56 per person per day<\/span><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Slovenia<\/span><br><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">\u20ac70 per person per day<\/span><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Sweden<\/span><br><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">450 SEK per day<\/span><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Switzerland<\/span><br><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Approx. CHF 100 per day<\/span><br><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_to_avoid_Schengen_visa_rejection\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Tips to avoid Schengen visa rejection<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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 avoid delay in getting Schengen visa or rejection :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><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.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Complete application:<\/strong>&nbsp;Provide duly filled Schengen visa application form.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Proper documentation:&nbsp;<\/strong>Submit all mandatory documents required for Schengen visa.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><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<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><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.<\/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\/2023\/12\/30\/schengen-visa-processing-time-in-india\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"7558\">Schengen Visa processing time in India<\/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<p><\/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; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>FAQS<\/b><\/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>How long is a Schengen visa from India 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>A Schengen visa from India lets you stay in the Schengen Area for up to 90 days within a 180 days timeframe. However, the actual validity of the visa may vary based on the decision of the embassy when they issue it. Your Schengen visa could also be issued for either single or multiple entries, depending on the purpose of your visit.<\/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>Do I have to personally deliver the documents to the embassy\/consulate?<\/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, when applying for a visa, keep in mind that you must physically hand over the relevant documents during the appointment at visa center.<\/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> Where can I get complete information about Schengen visas?<\/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>All information is available on our website. For additional information you may contact our team.<\/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 a Schengen visa in a nation where I do not have permanent residence?<\/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 in a country where you don&#8217;t have permanent residence. However, you need a valid reason for doing so. You&#8217;ll need to attend the appointment in person and provide the necessary documents. Exceptions may apply for minors, those with health issues, or mobility limitations. If you don&#8217;t speak the consulate&#8217;s language, having assistance is advisable. Just ensure your reason for applying from a different country is well-supported.<\/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 countries 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 180 days. Maximum no. of days stay allowed during this period is 90 days. <\/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 Chennai ?<\/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 Chennai if you are a resident of India and staying in Chennai 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\": \"How long is a Schengen visa from India valid?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>A Schengen visa from India lets you stay in the Schengen Area for up to 90 days within a 180 days timeframe. 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