How to apply for Schengen Visa
Can get a Schengen visa for a stay of up to 90 days, which is valid for 6 months. For Schengen visas, you may need a multiple entry visa if you want to visit more than one country in one trip.
Indian passport holders need to apply for a Schengen visa to enter any country in the Schengen area
Indians can get a Schengen visa for a stay of up to 90 days, which is valid for 6 months. For Schengen visas, you may need a multiple entry visa if you want to visit more than one country in one trip.
What are Schengen countries
The countries are: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.
How do I apply for Schengen Visa from India
If you live in India, the first thing you need to decide is which Schengen visa you need, depending on your purpose, the duration of your visit and how often you plan to travel. The standard Schengen visa, for visits lasting up to 90 days, is a short-stay visa, with longer stays requiring a work or study visa. Multiple-entry visas are also available if you plan to travel regularly to the Schengen area.
Indian citizens must apply for your Schengen visa more than six months and at least 15 days prior to your travel. It is advised that you apply at least three weeks before leaving, however, to allow for any delays in processing your application. You will then need to fill out your application, collect all the documents you need for your Schengen visa, and attend an interview at the Consulate, Embassy or Visa Application Center in India.
How much does Schengen Visa cost in India
- The cost of a Schengen visa from India is 80 Euros
- You will be required to pay an administration fee (related to administrative processing of the request). The amount of the fee must be paid to the Visa Service when submitting the application: With you have submitted your file.
- The price of a Schengen visa varies according to the age of the person concerned:
- Adult: €80 (approximately ₹6,620)
- 12- to 18-year-olds: €80
- Children from 6 to under 12 years old: €40
- Children under 6 years: Free
- Some external service providers mandated by the Swiss consular authorities may charge a service fee. These are non-refundable even in the event of rejection of the visa application.
What documents do I need to apply for Schengen Visa from India
- a Schengen visa application form
- Two recent passport-style photographs,
- An Indian passport or other travel document that is not more than 10 years old and valid for at least three months after your departure date from the Schengen Area.
- 1 copy of the data page of your passport (A4 size copy)
- Leave letter from your company (if employed)
- No Objection Certificate from School or University (if student)
- a travel and medical insurance that covers you up to €30,000 in costs
- Personal covering letter with complete travel plan (Itinerary)
- Flight Reservation, Rail Ticket, Other
- Proof of accommodation for your entire stay in the Schengen Area
- Proof of your civil status, such as marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse, ration card if applicable
- Proof of Financial Status:
- If Employed: Last 3 Months Salary Slips/Employment Contract
- If self-employed: Certificate of ownership or other proof of ownership (proof of land title, proof of income from agriculture (sales form) etc.)
- Personal Original Bank Statement for the last three months with sufficient funds
- Income Tax Return (ITR) Form or Form 16 (Certificate of Income Tax Deducted at Source from Salary)
