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All applicants must go through a detailed application process to obtain a Schengen visa from India. Understanding how the application process works and what is required will make the process less stressful and increase your chances of getting a visa to enter a Schengen country.
Who can apply for a Schengen visa in India?
To submit your visa application at the Indian Schengen Embassy/Consulate or Visa Application Center (VAC), you must belong to one of the following categories:
- Indian passport holder.
- Third world citizens residing in India with permanent or temporary residency status who require a European visa.
What types of Schengen visas can be obtained from India?
You can apply for the following types of Schengen visas from India, depending on the reason for your visit:
Tourist visa. If you are visiting the Schengen Area as a tourist and want to explore some of Europe’s famous landmarks, you should apply for this visa.
Visitor visa. If your family or friends live in the Schengen area or are EU/EEA citizens, they should apply for a Schengen visitor visa. This type of visa usually requires you to submit an invitation from a friend/relative.
Business visa. Business visas are issued to those who need to do business with companies or individuals within the Schengen area. If you were invited by another company, you must provide a copy of the invitation.
Medical visa. To be eligible for a Schengen medical visa, you must prove that you will be visiting the Schengen area for a procedure such as medical treatment or surgery. Usually, for a medical visa, you need to prove that you really need medical care and that you have the money to cover the costs of the treatment.
Student visa. Only apply for this type of visa if you are visiting the Schengen/EU for a short-term study period of up to 90 days. Otherwise, you will need to apply for a long-term study visa for the country you wish to study in.
Visa for official visits. Official visit visas are issued to people entering the Schengen area for formal events such as exchange programs, negotiations, consultations and similar opportunities in the Schengen area.
Cultural exchange visa. Choose this type of Schengen visa if you are visiting the Schengen area for cultural, sporting, religious or film crew events. In most cases, this type of visa is issued for the same duration required to complete the event/program/training/competition, with different requirements depending on the reason for the visit.
Transit visa. A transit visa is a short-term visa issued only to allow transit through a Schengen country to a final destination. Some nationalities do not require a transit visa at all.
How long should I wait to book my Schengen visa in India?
The Schengen embassy/consulate in India usually requires her to make an appointment 4-6 weeks in advance of her visa application.
Please start the application process before your next trip, as it will take another two weeks for the embassy to make a decision.
Before the summer vacation or winter vacation, it can be full, so make a reservation early. You can apply 6 months in advance.
When should I apply for a Schengen visa from India?
The Schengen visa application must be submitted at least 15 days before the intended date of travel and within 6 months.
We recommend submitting your application at least 15 days before he travels, in case your visa is not issued on time, as processing times may be delayed in some cases.
Where to apply for a Schengen visa in India?
Applicants cannot submit documents only to embassies/consulates of Schengen countries.
The Schengen area has rules as to where you must submit your visa application and according to these rules, depending on the number of countries you are visiting and the number of days you will spend in each, you will need to apply at one of the following locations:
- If you are visiting a Schengen country, please apply at the Indian office responsible for issuing visas for that country (Embassy/Consulate/Visa Centre).
- If you are visiting multiple Schengen countries – which countries you need to apply for depends on how many days you want to spend in each country.
- If you plan to spend the same number of days in more than one country, please contact the visa issuing authority of the first country you are visiting.
- If two or more countries have different lengths of stay, please contact the visa issuing authority of the country with the longer length of stay.
How to apply for a Schengen visa from India?
To apply for a Schengen visa from India, you need to follow the following application steps:
- Please check the type of visa you need
- Decide where to apply
- Reserve
- Prepare your visa documents
- Submit your application
- Pay the visa fee
- receive a visa
Find out what type of visa you need
First, you need to decide what kind of Schengen visa you need for your visit.
For example, if you want to travel to the Schengen area on business, you should apply for a business visa. If you are travelling for medical purposes, you will need to apply for a medical visa.
It is important to understand your visa type and the necessary requirements, as you will need to submit additional documents for each type of visa.
Decide where to apply for a visa
Next, you need to find the official office that issues the Schengen visa for the country you are travelling to. This is an embassy, consulate or visa application center.
Some visa centers can represent other Schengen countries if there is no representative office in India.Visa centers act as application centers for several Schengen countries.
Make a visa appointment
Once you have found a suitable place to submit your application, you will need to make an appointment (usually online). You can then proceed to the next application step. It is important to make an appointment for application documents. You cannot visit the embassy/consulate or visa center without prior appointment.
Prepare your Schengen visa requirements
Once you have set up your Schengen visa appointment, you will need to make a list of required documents. The list of documents for a short-term Schengen visa is generally pretty much the same regardless of which Schengen country you apply for. However, some countries may require specific documents.
Check: Documents required for Schengen visa application in India
Submit application
On the date of appeal, the application and required documents must be submitted. In addition, fingerprints and he must submit 1 or 2 passport photos (the number varies by country). In any case, the ID photo you submit must follow the same rules as your Schengen visa photo.
Additionally, you may be asked to attend a Schengen visa interview. Depending on your country, you may need to go to an official embassy or consulate for an interview or finish your interview at a visa application center.
The interview is short and focused on understanding your intention to visit this Schengen country. You may be asked questions about your trip, how long you will be staying, whether you will be visiting family or friends, and so on. The purpose of the interview is to determine if you really intend to visit only the Schengen Area. Relax and try it. Answer questions as honestly as possible.
Pay the visa fee
On the day you submit your application, you may need to pay the Schengen visa fee and attach the payment receipt to the rest of your application.
Check: How much does a Schengen visa in India cost?
Wait for an answer
If you apply for a Schengen visa, you should wait patiently for your application to be processed. Once a decision has been made on your Schengen visa, you will be notified with instructions on how to proceed and when you can pick up your passport. You will receive a notification.
Get a schengen visa
If your Schengen visa decision is positive, you can go to the institution where you applied for your visa and pick up your passport. The visa will be stamped in your passport with the expiration date. You can also arrange with some visa centers so that you can mail your passport without having to go to the visa application center again.
How long is a Schengen visa from India valid?
A Schengen visa allows you to stay in the Schengen area for up to 90 days out of 180 days.
However, the validity period of the visa may vary depending on the time period for which the embassy decides to issue a Schengen visa. Schengen visas can also be issued for single or multiple entries, depending on the reason for the visit.
For example, if you are visiting a Schengen country for a short period of time for professional training, exchange programs or business, in most cases you will be issued a visa for the same duration as required to complete the programme. So if you need to stay in a Schengen country for two weeks, your Schengen visa will most likely be issued as a single entry visa with a validity period of only two weeks.
Can I apply for a Schengen visa for India online?
No, online application for Schengen visa is not available in India.
You can make an appointment and fill out an application through our online system. Otherwise, all applications must be submitted directly to the visa office.
What are the reasons for Schengen visa refusal in India?
The most common reasons for Schengen visa denial are:
- You have a criminal record for violating the security risks of the Schengen Agreement
- The application is missing important documents
- If you entered the wrong information in the application form
- You do not have the financial resources to cover my travel expenses to the Schengen area.
To reduce the chances of your application being rejected, you should carefully follow the instructions of your embassy or consulate and submit your Schengen visa application along with all the required documents.
What should I do if my visa application is rejected?
If your application for a Schengen visa from India is denied, you will receive a message stating the reason for the denial and one of the following options:
- Combat the decision at the consular level.
- Appeals against decisions to the relevant higher legal authorities of the Schengen member states (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, administrative courts, etc.).
You have 30 days to file a complaint with the embassy/consulate after receiving the denial notice. After filing a complaint, legal action can only be taken if the embassy denies the visa again.
There is no need to file a complaint or proceed with legal proceedings. If your first application is rejected, you can always submit another Schengen visa application.
Can Indian citizens residing in the UK apply for a Schengen visa from the UK?
Only Indian passport holders who have legally resided in the UK for more than 3 months and hold a valid UK residence permit can apply for her Schengen visa in the UK. Non-residents such as Indian travelers and Indian tourists who plan to stay in the UK for three months are required to apply for a Schengen visa in India. If you are an Indian Citizen residing in the United States, please read the following. Apply for a Schengen visa in the USA as an Indian passport holder.
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