•  Invitation from the host with one or more supporting documents for hotel stay.
• Visa Application form duly filled and signed.
• 2 recent passport-size photographs taken within the last 3 months. Each photo should be 35X45 mm with matte background. It should display 70-80% of your face.
• A passport that is not older than 10 years and has a minimum validity of 6 months.
• Flight tickets to and from.
• Complete travel itinerary.
• Proof of accommodation for hotels where you plan to stay.
• Travel or Health Insurance that gives you medical coverage of up to €30,000
• Proof of financial means like bank statements for the last 6 months. If you have a sponsor, then the financial sponsoring letter.

Proof of status ( employee/student/self-employed )

A.  For employed, then you should submit an employment contract, leave permission, and Income Tax Return.
B.  For Self-Employed, a copy of your business license, the company’s bank statement for the last 6 months, Income Tax Return.
C.  For Students, proof of enrolment and NOC from a university or college.
D.  For minors, a letter signed by the guardians will suffice.

• Photos Taken within the past six months.
• The photo size should be 35x40mm.
• Close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70–80% of the photograph in sharp focus.
• Have a neutral facial expression. The mouth must be closed.
• Matt-Finish Photo with Clear White Background.
• You must look directly at the camera.
• No caps allowed and No hair across.

In order to get a Schengen visa for Indians, applicants must meet the eligibility requirements such as clear purpose of visit, valid passport, Arrival & return flight tickets, etc. Any issue found in eligibility requirements may lead to an immediate rejection of the visa application. Before applying for the visa, prepare a checklist of the requirements to be fulfilled to ensure that you are on the right track.

Leaving certain information blank, data mismatch, or making typographical errors in the name, date of birth, travel details, etc, may lead to Schengen rejection. This is a common error that happens to many applicants as they simply miss a section on the form or make an error. Please ensure to fill every column of your application with correct and error-free information. Do a detailed rechecking after filling out the visa application, remove time to go over your application several times, and make sure you correct any mistakes or fill in any missing information on your application.