• Application form for a Schengen visa, fully filled in and signed by the applicant. Link to open -https://in-gr-services.gvcworld.eu/login/appointments

• One recent passport-size photograph - 
  • 3,5 x 4 cm (approx. 1.2 x 1.6 inch)
  • with a light background (white or off-white) so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background
  • in color and with facing forward

• Passport, which should: -be of a validity exceeding by three months the ending date of the visa length - include at least two blank pages -have been issued within the previous ten years. 

• Travel medical insurance covering the territory of all Member States as well as the entire period of the intended stay The insurance policy should cover any eventual expenses relating to repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention and/or emergency hospital treatment. Minimum coverage: 30.000 Euro.
  • Important information for applications lodged in India: as of 01/10/2013, travel medical insurances will be accepted only if they are issued by specific Indian insurance companies.

• Clear photocopy of the first and last page of the passport including photocopies of all Visas and stamps 

• Previous passport (if applicable) 

• Cover Letter explaining the details of visit 

• Proof of means of transport 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. 

• 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. Individual Schengen States may require applicant to present proof of sponsorship and/or private accommodation by completing a form drawn up by the Schengen State’s competent authority (hereinafter 'national form'). If applicant is travelling to several Schengen States, proof of lodging in each of them. 

• Proof of financial means -
  • 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; atteste

• Occupation Documents
  • If a person 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 (seethe website of the Member State of destination) 
  • If the applicant is retired: pension statements for the last three months; - proof of regular income generated by ownership of property or business. 

• Relationship proof- Spouse travelling together Spouse name to be endorsed in both the passports otherwise Original Marriage Certificate required apostille from MEA 

• If the applicant is a minor: -
  • 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 or guardians having custody or guardianship of the minor;
  • Copies of the passport of the parents. If not applicable, birth certificate of the applicant and copies of the ID cards of the parents.
  • If one parent is having Valid visa still consent letter certified by Public notary is required from that parent. 

• Certificate of the travel agency confirming the booking of an organised 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. 

• Airport transit −
  • Visa or other entry permit for the third country of destination.
  • Documents in relation to the onward journey to the final destination after the intended airport transit. 

Note

You should have sufficient balance in your account for visa purpose and Please don’t deposit any huge funds from any unknown source before visa application, otherwise embassy could have doubt on the credibility of the funds.

Visa approval and validity with Duration are subject to the decision of the consulate, and we have no control over their determination