What are the Documents that need to be submitted for the Schengen Visa?

Schengen Visa: It is a common visa that allows visitors, entry to multiple countries in Europe which have signed Schengenagreement. You can find complete details here.  If you are planning to visit one or more countries out of these, then you need to apply for Schengen Visa.

Following is the list of documents that need to be submitted:

•           Passport valid at least three months beyond the stay in the Schengen area, with available pages for visa sticker and of “standard” quality (not damaged, torn, faded etc.). Your previous passport (mandatory). Passport issued for 20 years are not accepted.

•           Visa application forms duly filled & signed by Passenger.

•           Two Latest passport size Photographs, white back ground w/o Border, 45 X 35 mm, 80% face should be Cover on Photo.

•           A covering letter drafted on the passenger’s Letter Heads or normal paper (personal/official) to the respective consulate. (Mention purpose, duration of visit, who will bear the Expenses & complete itinerary). The letter should be signed by applicant.

•           Confirm Hotel Booking/Accommodation

•           Confirmed Return Air Ticket

•           Bookings for internal travel like bus or train booking between cities.

•           Travel insurance: Overseas medical insurance with minimum coverage of Euro 30,000 – for emergency hospital and repatriation expenses (Photocopy)

•           NOC from company stating that you will join office back on a particular date.

•           Address proof in case your passport is not issued from your current city.

•           Last six months’ salary slips If salaried

•           Last Three Years Income Tax Returns (Personal)

•           Last Six Months Original Bank Statement (Personal) with Name & Address to be mentioned on it.

•           If you have been refused a visa by an Embassy or High Commission in the last 3 years: Written explanation about the reason for trip and refusal and the copy of refusal from the concerned Embassy or High Commission.

•           Wedding cards from both the sides, engagement/Roka Photographs (at least 10) along with the NOC from the parents of groom & bride both (Applicable when applying as a couple together)

•           Credit card copy

•           Copy of Passport first & last page

Documents cannot be submitted by post. You will need to submit either in person or apply via a travel agent.