Description
Type of Schengen Visas
A Schengen Visa is a visa issued by any of the 26 Schengen member countries, and it allows the visa holder to travel freely within the Schengen zone on a single visa, without any border control and passport checks. Schengen visa holders can stay for up to 90 days in a six (6) month period. The Schengen countries are Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Latvia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Liechtenstein. Schengen visa is valid for leisure and business travel only.
Additionally, travelers with a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa can also enter, stay and transit other European countries that are outside of the Schengen zone such as Croatia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania WITHOUT the need for an additional visa (for tourist purposes).
| Visa Type | Entry | Processing Time | Validity | Stay Period | ||
| Tourist Visa (Short Term) | Single/Multiple | 5-15 days | 6 months | Upto 90days | ||
| Business Visa (Short Term) | Single/Multiple | 5-15 days | 6 months | Upto 90days |
Applying for Schengen Visa through us is this simple
Schengen Visa Documents Requirements
Must have Documents for Schengen Visa:
- Original Passport with at least 6 months validity and minimum 3 blank pages + all old passports if any;
- Schengen Visa Application form;
- 2 recent colour photographs (Photo Specification);
- Personal Covering letter (For Employed – Plain paper/ For Self-Employed – Company Letterhead);
- Original updated Bank Statement (last 6 months);
- Income Tax Returns/Form 16 for last 3 years;
- Confirmed return flight tickets
- Hotel reservation.
- Day wise Itinerary;
- Travel Insurance (minimum coverage of EUR 30000).
Kindly note: The Govt is very strict on the photograph requirement; please ensure that your photos are as per the specifications.
Supporting documents as per your occupation, type of visit:
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- Original Leave sanctioned certificate with company seal and signature;
- Last 3 months salary slip.
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2. If Self Employed:
- Business Registration License / MOA / Partnership deed;
- Company’s updated bank statement of last 6 months;
- Company’s IT returns for last 3 years.
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3. If Retired:
- Proof of retirement like pension book, statement etc.
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4. If Student:
- School / College / Institute ID Card;
- Bonafide certificate.
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5. If Minor:
- Birth Certificate;
- No Objection Certificate from the parents / non-accompanying parent on Rs 100/- stamp paper;
- ID proof of parent like passport or PAN card.
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6. If Visiting friend or relative:
- Invitation letter;
- Inviter’s ID proof like Passport or Resident Permit;
- Address proof like any Electricity bill, any Utility bill etc.
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7. If Sponsored:
- Sponsorship letter;
- Sponsor’s national ID proof like Passport, PAN card or Resident permit;
- Updated bank statement of last 6 months;
- Income tax returns of last 3 years.
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8. For Business Visa:
- Invitation letter from host Company stating purpose of trip, business details etc;
- Covering letter from Indian company on company letterhead.
Kindly note: The Govt is very strict on the photograph requirement; please ensure that your photos are as per the specifications.
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