DOCUMENTS REQUIREMENTS FOR TOURIST
1. Visa application form online
2. Original Passport and Old passport, if any
- Your passport or travel document must be valid for at least 3 months from the date on which you leave the Schengen area
- Your passport or travel document must have at least 2 empty pages
- Your passport or travel document cannot have been issued more than 10 years ago
3. A copy of all passport pages
4. Two Photographs
- Size:Must be 35 mm x 45 mm (width x height)
- Between 16 mm and 20 mm (excluding ears)
5. Proof of Travel:
- Flight reservation of return or round ticket
- If the applicant is travelling to several Schengen States, proof of intra-Schengen flight reservation, train itinerary or car rental
6. Proof of lodging:
- Hotel reservations
- Rental of holiday home
- Campus residence reservation
If the applicant intends to stay with a family member or a friend, proof of sponsorship and/or private accommodation from the host.
If applicant is travelling to several Schengen States, proof of lodging in each of them. If he/she wants to visit relatives, he/she is required to submit original Invitation letter as per specific format.
Certificate of the travel agency confirming the booking of an organized trip or any other appropriate document indicating the travel plans
Marriage certificate, if applicant is married, and cannot provide evidence of marital status in the passport
Copy of ration card, if applicable
7. Proof of Financial:
Original private bank statement showing movements in the last three months, duly stamped and signed by the bank
If the applicant is employed:
- Indian income tax return acknowledgment for the last two assessment years
- Payslips for the last three months
- Employment Contract
- Employer’s statement on approval for holidays
If the applicant is a company owner or self employed
Certificate of registration of the Company
If the applicant is Sponsored
roof of sponsorship and/or private accommodation by completing a national form of the Schengen state concerned
If the applicant is retired:
- Pension statements for the last three months
- Proof of regular income generated by ownership of property or business
8. Proof of health Insurance:
At least € 30.000 of medical costs are reimbursed, including hospital care, emergency treatment and repatriation (including in the event or death.
Your insurance is valid throughout the Schengen area and for the duration of your stay.
9. Visa application fees:
10. Travelling with Minors:
- If the minor is travelling with only one parent, written consent certified by public notary of the other parent or guardian, except in cases of a parent having sole custody or guardianship of the minor.
- If the minor travels alone (without parents), there must be a written consent, certified by public notary, of both parents having custody or guardianship of the minor.
Documents Requirements for Business Visa:
1. Visa application form online
2. Original Passport and Old passport, if any
- Your passport or travel document must be valid for at least 3 months from the date on which you leave the Schengen area
- Your passport or travel document must have at least 2 empty pages
- Your passport or travel document cannot have been issued more than 10 years ago
3. A copy of all passport pages
4. Two Photographs:
- Size:Must be 35 mm x 45 mm (width x height)
- Between 16 mm and 20 mm (excluding ears)
5. Proof of Travel:
- Flight reservation of return or round ticket
- If the applicant is travelling to several Schengen States, proof of intra-Schengen flight reservation, train itinerary or car rental
6. Proof of lodging:
- Hotel reservations, rental of holiday home or campus residence reservation
- If the applicant intends to stay with a family member or a friend, proof of sponsorship and/or private accommodation from the host.
- If applicant is travelling to several Schengen States, proof of lodging in each of them
7. Invitation from the inviting company or organization
8. Cover letter from the applicant’s employer
Both letters must confirm, as a minimum:
- The applicant’s identity
- The purpose of the journey (meetings, conferences, training or business related events) and
- The period and place of intended stay
9. Proof of Financial:
If the applicant is employed:
- Original private bank statement showing movements in the last three months, duly stamped and signed by the bank.
- Indian income tax return acknowledgment for the last two assessment years
- Payslips for the last three months
- Employment Contract
- Employers statement on approval for holidays
If the applicant is a company owner or self-employed:
Certificate of registration of the Company
If the applicant is sponsored:
Proof of sponsorship and/or private accommodation by completing a national form of the Schengen state concerned
If the applicant is retired:
- Pension statements for the last three months
- Proof of regular income generated by ownership of property or business
10. Proof of health Insurance:
- At least € 30.000 of medical costs are reimbursed, including hospital care, emergency treatment and repatriation (including in the event or death.
- Your insurance is valid throughout the Schengen area and for the duration of your stay.
11. Visa application fees
12. Travelling with Minors
- If the minor is travelling with only one parent, written consent certified by public notary of the other parent or guardian, except in cases of a parent having sole custody or guardianship of the minor.
- If the minor travels alone (without parents), written consent, certified by public notary, of both parents having custody or guardianship of the minor.
DOCUMENTS REQUIREMENTS FOR VISITOR VISA /VISIT FAMILY/FRIENDS
1. Visa application form online
2. Original Passport and Old passport, if any
- Your passport or travel document must be valid for at least 3 months from the date on which you leave the Schengen area
- Your passport or travel document must have at least 2 empty pages
- Your passport or travel document cannot have been issued more than 10 years ago
3. A copy of all pages passport
4. Two Photographs:
- Size must be 35 mm x 45 mm (width x height)
- Between 16 mm and 20 mm (excluding ears)
5. Proof of Travel:
- Flight reservation of return or round ticket
- If the applicant is travelling to several Schengen States, proof of intra-Schengen flight reservation, train itinerary or car rental is required
6. Proof of lodging:
- Hotel reservations, rental of holiday home or campus residence reservation
- If the applicant intends to stay with a family member or a friend, proof of sponsorship and/or private accommodation from the host
- If applicant is travelling to several Schengen States, proof of lodging in each of them. if visit relatives required original Invitation letter as per specific format
- Marriage certificate, if applicant is married and cannot provide evidence of marital status in the passport; copy of ration card, if applicable
- Certificate proving the existence of family relationship, if applicant is visiting relatives
7. Proof of Financial:
- Original private bank statement showing movements in the last three months, duly stamped and signed by the bank
- Indian income tax return acknowledgment for the last two assessment years
If the applicant is employed:
- Payslips for the last three months
- Employment Contract
- Employers statement on approval for holidays
If the applicant is a company owner or self-employed:
Certificate of registration of the Company
If the applicant is sponsored:
Proof of sponsorship and/or private accommodation by completing a national form of the Schengen state concerned
If the applicant is retired:
- Pension statements for the last three months
- Proof of regular income generated by ownership of property or business
8. Proof of health Insurance:
At least € 30.000 of medical costis reimbursed, including hospital care, emergency treatment and repatriation (including in the event or death. Your insurance is valid throughout the Schengen area and for the duration of your stay.
9. Visa application fees
10. Cover letter for the purpose of visit
11. Travelling with Minors:
If the minor is travelling with only one parent, written consent certified by public notary of the other parent or guardian, except in cases of a parent having sole custody or guardianship of the minor.
Please note:
- You will not have your passport in your possession during the process of the visa application.
- An application without the complete set of documents according to the above mentioned checklist may result in a rejection of your visa application.
- In case of refusal, visa fees are not refundable.
