HOW TO APPLY SCHENGEN VISA - 2023
Channel: Celebrate Travel
Date: 2023-08-06

What Documents Do I Need for a Schengen Visa From India?
Original passport and old passports, if any
The passport should be valid for at least 6 months from the date of return in India, with a minimum of two blank pages
Return air tickets
The visa application form, duly filled and signed
Recent passport-size colour photograph taken against a white background with matte-finish without specs and sunglasses (size 35mm x 45mm with 80% face close up)
Bank statements for the last 6 months or an original 'official affidavit of support’, duly attested and signed by a bank official
Purpose of the visit and duration of travel mentioned in a letter
Income tax returns for the past 3 years
Appointment letter and reference letter from your employer if you are employed
Income Tax Returns of the last 3 years
Marriage Certificate - If the passport carries the maiden name
Medical insurance policy

Additional documents- 
If the applicant is employed

Salary Slip, etc
If the applicant is a company owner or self-employed

Certificate of registration of the company
Covering letter on letter head
If the applicant is Student:

Original NOC letter from school / college with ID card copy
Note:

If the applicant's place of collection of documents is in Mumbai, an additional courier fee of Rs 500 will be applicable. If a place is other than Mumbai, an additional courier fee of Rs 700 will be applicable on Schengen tourist visa fees.
In case of unavailability of the requested appointment slot at VFS or at the Consulate, the visa service fee will be partially refunded on cancellation.