Schengen Visa for Indian Passport Holders

Planning to visit Europe?

If you hold an Indian passport, you must apply for a Schengen visa before travelling to any Schengen country for tourism, business, family visit, or short stay.

We help Indian citizens with documentation, appointments, tracking and travel support.

Do Indian Citizens Need a Schengen Visa?

Yes. Indian passport holders are required to obtain a Schengen visa before travelling to Europe.

Exemptions apply only if you hold:

βœ” A valid Schengen residence permit, or
βœ” A diplomatic/service passport with specific agreements

Types of Schengen Visas for Indian Passport Holders

Depending on your purpose of travel, we assist with:

πŸ”Ή Tourist VisaΒ  πŸ”Ή Family Visit Visa πŸ”Ή Business Visa

Eligibility for Indian Applicants

You can apply if:

βœ” You hold a valid Indian passport
βœ” You can justify your travel purpose
βœ” You can financially support your visit
βœ” You have accommodation / itinerary plans

Document Checklist for Indians Applying for Schengen Visa

You can apply if:

πŸ“Œ Indian passport (6 months validity + 2 blank pages)
πŸ“Œ Emirates ID copy
πŸ“Œ UAE residency visa copy
πŸ“Œ UAE bank statements
πŸ“Œ Salary certificate / labour contract
πŸ“Œ Visa application form
πŸ“Œ Passport photos as per Schengen size
πŸ“Œ Travel itinerary / return ticket
πŸ“Œ Hotel bookings or invitation letter
πŸ“Œ Bank statements / salary slips
πŸ“Œ Travel insurance (minimum €30,000 coverage)
πŸ“Œ Marriage/birth certificates if travelling with family
πŸ“Œ Biometric submission at VFS/consulate

Additional documents may be required depending on your profile and embassy.

Where Can Indians Apply for Schengen Visa?

You can apply if:

Indian citizens typically apply via:

βœ” VFS Global centres
βœ” BLS International (for Spain)
βœ” Consulates / Embassies

Application routing depends on:

  • Primary destination country

  • Appointment availability

  • Residence state/city

Where Can Indians Apply for Schengen Visa?

You can apply if:

Standard processing time is typically:

15 days, post appointment:

βœ” seasonality | βœ” embassy workload | βœ” travel history and visa profile

Why Some Indian Applications Face Rejection or Delay

Common reasons include:

❌ Weak financial documentation
❌ Incomplete file
❌ Unclear travel purpose
❌ Lack of past travel history
❌ Mismatch between bank balance and travel expense

We support you with file preparation and proper justification.

How We Support Indian Applicants

βœ” Personalized eligibility check
βœ” Checklist based on your profile
βœ” Appointment guidance
βœ” Travel insurance support
βœ” Cover letter & itinerary planning
βœ” File review for improvement

Start Your Schengen Visa

Process as an Indian Citizen

Share your travel dates + embassy choice, and our team will guide you step-by-step.

Europe is closer than you think. Start today.

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