Schengen Visa Application Form: Fill the Online Visa Application Form from the link
http://videx.diplo.de/videx/ and get its print out & sign properly
Declaration signed for true and complete information
Signed Annexure A (A letter of authorization format for the submission & collection of the documents)
Two recent passport size (35 x 45 mm) high resolution colored photographs clicked against white background with 2/3rd face coverage
A cover letter from the applicant stating the reason to visit
Valid travel document satisfying the following criteria (plus a photocopy of all printed pages):
A passport valid for the minimum 3 months after the intended date of departure and contain at least two blank pages.
It shall have been issued within the previous 10 years
Travel Insurance valid to visit all the territories of the Schengen Member States from permitted list of Indian Travel Insurance Companies
Onward flight tickets
Proof of finances that you need to cover your expanses during journey and stay
Proof of accommodation for your entire stay in the Schengen areaÂ
Original Company Bank Statements with bank seal and signature, of the past 3 months, stating the drawing power/credit limit
Detailed schedule of your business meetings
Certificate of incorporation of the company
Company income tax return form
Original Company Bank Statements with bank seal and signature, of the last 3 months, explaining the drawing power/credit limit.
Proof of financial status:
If employed: Salary slip of the last 3 months / employment contract
If self-employed: Certificate of Proprietorship or other proof of ownership (proof of land title, proof of income from agriculture (sales form) etc.)
Original Personal Bank Statement with bank seal and signature, of the past three months with sufficient funds.
Income Tax Return (ITR) form
Proof of civil status: Marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse & ration card.
Travel agents or representatives must carry an authority letter from the applicants for the submission of applications
Its processing time can take 7 to 10 working days.
The visa fee for applicants applying in North India has to be paid only in cash. There is an additional visa fee handling charge of Rs.57 (inclusive of taxes) per application to be paid in cash. VFS also offers an optional courier facility at INR 325 (Inclusive of Service Tax) per application.
Category
| Amount In Rs.
| Other Amounts
|
Short Term (Including Tourism & Visit of Family and Friends) Business, Transit |
Rs. 5100 (3000 for children more than 6 years & less than 12 (No visa fee is taken for children below 6 years of age) |
N/A |
Long Term Visa (including Student, employment, training or internship) |
Rs. 5100 (children between 6 – 12 Years INR 3000/-; Minors Below 6 Years INR 2600/-) |
N/A |
VFS Service Charge |
Rs. 1275 (With Service Tax & Education Cess) |
N/A |