{"id":8861,"date":"2025-10-02T21:53:48","date_gmt":"2025-10-02T16:23:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/?p=8861"},"modified":"2025-10-22T12:21:02","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T06:51:02","slug":"schengen-visa-agent-in-kolkata","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/10\/02\/schengen-visa-agent-in-kolkata\/","title":{"rendered":"Schengen visa agent in Kolkata"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 16px;\">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 Kolkata who can assist you in the visa application process, Itzeazy is the best Schengen visa consultants in Kolkata. Itzeazy provides complete guidance on documentation, appointments, and visa filing. It ensures your visa gets approved.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Schengen visa<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">A Schengen visa is a valid document that allows you to visit the Schengen area with a total number of 29 European countries for a short stay of up to 90 days. If you are traveling for tourism, business, or visiting friends in a European country, a Schengen visa can help to make your work easier for short visit. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Schengen visa allows you to visit all the 29 <a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2024\/01\/01\/schengen-visa-countries\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"402\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Schengen countries<\/a><\/span><\/span>.<\/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-69e795995f984\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/10\/02\/schengen-visa-agent-in-kolkata\/#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-2\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/10\/02\/schengen-visa-agent-in-kolkata\/#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-3\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/10\/02\/schengen-visa-agent-in-kolkata\/#When_to_Apply_for_a_Schengen_Visa\" title=\"When to Apply for a Schengen Visa?\">When to Apply 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-4\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/10\/02\/schengen-visa-agent-in-kolkata\/#Charges_for_Schengen_visa\" title=\"Charges for Schengen visa\">Charges for Schengen visa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/10\/02\/schengen-visa-agent-in-kolkata\/#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-6\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/10\/02\/schengen-visa-agent-in-kolkata\/#Additional_documents_required_for_Schengen_visa_as_per_purpose_of_visit\" title=\"Additional documents required for Schengen visa as per purpose of visit\">Additional documents required for Schengen 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\/2025\/10\/02\/schengen-visa-agent-in-kolkata\/#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\/2025\/10\/02\/schengen-visa-agent-in-kolkata\/#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-agent-in-kolkata\/#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><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\/2025\/10\/02\/schengen-visa-agent-in-kolkata\/#How_to_check_the_status_of_a_Schengen_visa_application\" title=\"How to check the status of a Schengen visa application?\">How to check the status of a Schengen 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-11\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/10\/02\/schengen-visa-agent-in-kolkata\/#Tips_to_avoid_Schengen_visa_rejections\" title=\"Tips to avoid Schengen visa rejections\">Tips to avoid Schengen visa rejections<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/10\/02\/schengen-visa-agent-in-kolkata\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\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 the Schengen country for connecting flight<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Validity_of_Schengen_Visa\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Validity of Schengen Visa<\/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;\"><strong>Schengen Tourist visa<\/strong>: A tourist visa allows you to stay up to 90 days and validates 180 days. A visa agent in Chennai can help you in the application process. If you want to stay more than 90 days then you will have to contact the embassy support team or the consultant.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Schengen business visa:<\/strong>&nbsp;It allows a stay of period of up to 90 days within 180 days validity. It is recommended to apply before 2 weeks of your travel journey.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_Apply_for_a_Schengen_Visa\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>When to Apply for a Schengen 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;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">It takes 15-20 day for Schengen visa processing in Kolkata after visiting visa center. But it takes time to get visa appointment at visa application center. Thus it is advisable to apply at least 3 months before you travel, but it can vary depending on your visa type and travel period. You can apply well before up to 6 months before the intended travel dates.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Charges_for_Schengen_visa\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Charges for Schengen visa<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Here are the processing fees for Schengen visa according to their different age category:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><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;\">90<\/span> \u20ac<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;\">45<\/span> \u20ac<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<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Application process for a Schengen visa<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Here is the steps by steps guide to apply for a Schengen visa:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Choose the right Visa type:<\/strong> 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;\"><strong>Fill up the application form:<\/strong> You must fill up the form in 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;\"><strong>Book an appointment:<\/strong> 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;\"><strong>Pay application fees:<\/strong> 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;\"><strong>Visit Visa Application Center:<\/strong> Visit visa application center for further documents 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;\"><strong>Track your application:<\/strong> You can track your visa application by adding 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;\"><strong>Collect your Visa:<\/strong> Your visa gets delivered by the 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_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><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">You can apply for 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 Schengen visa from India are as:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Valid Passport with validity of atleast 3 months and at least&nbsp;2 blank pages to affix visa<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">2 Recent Coloured Photograph with a size of 35 x 45 mm with 80 % face.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Personal cover letters should be instructed to dispatch the passports to the address below after visa approval.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Travel Insurance with risk minimum coverage of Euro 30,000.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Tour itinerary \/Day to day Itinerary.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Confirmed Return Ticket with Live PNR)&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Proof of accommodation (Confirmed hotel bookings with hotel name, address and contact details)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Personal last 06 months updated Personal bank statement with bank stamp and sign.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Personal Income Tax Return for the last 3 years.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Additional_documents_required_for_Schengen_visa_as_per_purpose_of_visit\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Additional documents required for Schengen visa as per purpose of visit<\/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;\"><b>1. For Business Schengen visa&nbsp;<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Invitation from the particular Schengen country<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Cover letter from an Indian company<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Company bank statement<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Company Registration Proof<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><b>2. For visiting Friends and family with a Schengen visitor visa:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Invitation letter with address and contact details, trip details<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Resident ID copy (Inviters)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Your friends or family address proof<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Proof of relation with your friends or family<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><b>3. For Schengen Transit Visa:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Valid visa of a particular destination Schengen country<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Flight Ticket to your destination country and return tickets as well<\/span><\/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;\"><span id=\"Additional_documents_required_as_per_occupation\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Additional documents required as per occupation&nbsp;<\/b><\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"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-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><b>1. For Employee:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Original Company NOC with stamp<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"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-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><b>2. For the proprietor\/owner of the company:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Cover letter from company\u2019s letterhead<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"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-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-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Company Memo<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">partnership deal<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">establishment license or&nbsp;proprietorship&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><b>3. For Students:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Certificate of enrolment at institute\/school<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">School or college ID<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"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-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-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><b>4. For retired person:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Retirement proof<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"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-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><b>5. For Sponsored visa:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Letter of sponsorship with passport copy of sponsor<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"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-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">if sponsor is your spouse: marriage certificate<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">if sponsor is your parents: birth&nbsp;certificate<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\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 href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2024\/09\/11\/schengen-visa-photo-requirement\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"7177\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Photo requirements for a 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 Natural Face Expression<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">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-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Minimum bank balance requirement for a Schengen 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 <a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2024\/08\/22\/minimum-bank-balance-for-schengen-visa\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"7227\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">minimum bank balance requirement for a Schengen visa<\/a> 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\"><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<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Belgium<\/span><br><\/td><td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\u20ac45 &#8211; \u20ac95 per day<\/span><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Croatia<\/span><br><\/td><td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\u20ac70 per day<\/span><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Denmark<\/span><br><\/td><td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">DKK 350 per day<\/span><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Finland<\/span><br><\/td><td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Approximately \u20ac30 per day<\/span><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">France<\/span><br><\/td><td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\u20ac32.50 per day<\/span><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Germany<\/span><br><\/td><td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\u20ac45 per day<\/span><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Greece<\/span><br><\/td><td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\u20ac50 per person per day<\/span><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Hungary<\/span><br><\/td><td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">10,000 HUF per entry<\/span><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Iceland<\/span><br><\/td><td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">ISK 4,000 per person<\/span><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Latvia<\/span><br><\/td><td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\u20ac14 per day<\/span><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Lithuania<\/span><br><\/td><td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">40 EUR per day<\/span><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Luxembourg<\/span><br><\/td><td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Approximately \u20ac67 per day<\/span><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Norway<\/span><br><\/td><td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Approximately NOK 500 per day<\/span><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Netherlands<\/span><br><\/td><td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\u20ac55 per person per day<\/span><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Spain<\/span><br><\/td><td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\u20ac100 per person per day<\/span><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Slovakia<\/span><br><\/td><td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\u20ac56 per person per day<\/span><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Slovenia<\/span><br><\/td><td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\u20ac70 per person per day<\/span><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Sweden<\/span><br><\/td><td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">450 SEK per day<\/span><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Switzerland<\/span><br><\/td><td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Approx. CHF 100 per day<\/span><br><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_check_the_status_of_a_Schengen_visa_application\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>How to check the status of a Schengen 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 Schengen visa status on a VFS Global website by adding your reference number and last name. You can view current status of you visa application and after approval you can collect your passport with visa.<\/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<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;\"><strong>FAQs<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>Is it possible to apply for a Schengen Visa while not a resident of the country?<\/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, as long as the applicant can explain why they are doing so, the application will be accepted.<\/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 long does it take to process Schengen Visas 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>The processing time for Schengen Visas for Indians usually ranges from 15 to 30 days. In rare instances, the consulate may take up to 60 days to issue the visa. However, some applicants have reported obtaining their visas in less than two weeks. It is recommended to apply well in advance of your intended travel date to account for potential unforeseen delays in the processing.<\/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 submit a Schengen visa application online?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>You can submit Schengen visa application online in some of the countries like France. However its mandatory to visit visa center for submission of the documents and biometric purpose. <\/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>I<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Schengen visas&nbsp;are valid for all the 29 States in the Schengen area i.e.  Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Spain, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia, Sweden, and Switzerland.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>I plan to visit several Schengen countries during my trip . Which country can process my visa application ?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>When visiting several countries, you should apply for Schengen visa in that country which is main destination of your journey in terms of duration i.e. where you are going to stay for maximum number of days. If you have two destination countries where you are going to spend equal number of days, you should apply for Schengen visa in that country where you intend to enter first.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>Can I visit 2 countries with Schengen visa?\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>There are 29 counties which comes under Schengen area. Schengen countries issue a common visa , its called Schengen visa. You are allowed to visit any number of countries within Schengen area if you have a valid Schengen visa.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>What is the validity period of Schengen tourist visa ?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>The validity period of a Schengen tourist visa is typically granted for up to 90 days within a 180-day period.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>Can I apply for Schengen visa from Kolkata ?<\/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 Kolkata if you are a resident of India and staying in Kolkata 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 . 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