Tourist Visa Documents Checklist

Applicants should generally prepare the following documents:

• Valid passport (issued within the last 10 years and valid for at least 3 months beyond your intended departure from the Schengen Area, with at least two blank pages)
• Completed Schengen visa application form
• Recent passport-size photographs as per Schengen specifications
• Cover letter explaining the purpose of travel
• Detailed day-wise travel itinerary
• Confirmed round-trip flight reservations
• Confirmed hotel or accommodation bookings
• Travel medical insurance with a minimum coverage of EUR 30,000, valid throughout the Schengen Area
• Proof of sufficient financial means (recent bank statements, salary slips, Income Tax Returns, etc.)
• Employment proof, leave approval letter or business registration documents (where applicable)
• Proof of civil status
• Biometrics (fingerprints), unless exempt
• Any additional documents requested by the respective Embassy or Consulate

Processing Time

• Standard Processing: Approximately 15 calendar days
• Processing may take 30–45 calendar days, and in exceptional cases up to 60 calendar days, depending on the embassy and individual application.

Applicants are advised to apply at least 4–6 weeks before their planned travel date.

Visa & VFS Fee

Schengen Visa Fee

• Adults: EUR 90
• Children (6–12 years): EUR 45
• Children below 6 years: Visa fee exempt

VFS Global Service Fee

• Applicable as per the respective country's Visa Application Centre (generally around INR 2,000–2,500, plus applicable taxes).

Visa fees and VFS service charges are subject to revision by the respective Schengen Embassy and VFS Global.

Travel Advice

• Apply well in advance, preferably 4–6 weeks before departure.
• Ensure your passport meets Schengen validity requirements.
• Purchase travel insurance covering all Schengen countries.
• Keep your hotel bookings, return flight tickets, financial proof, and itinerary consistent throughout your application.
• Carry printed copies of your visa, passport, travel insurance, accommodation bookings, and return tickets while travelling.
• Follow Schengen immigration regulations and avoid overstaying your visa.
• Always enter through or primarily visit the country that issued your visa, in accordance with Schengen rules.

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Important Disclaimer

Acceptance of your form and documents for processing and payment of the processing fee does not guarantee grant of the visa. The granting of the visa is entirely the prerogative and at the discretion of the respective Embassy or Consulate. The provided checklist is for guidance purposes only and is not an official checklist. The Embassy or Consulate may request additional documents or information depending on the merits of the individual application.