Europe (Schengen) Visa
Schengen Visa (Embassy)Visa Fee
₹7,700 (EUR 80)
Processing
15 days (apply 90 days, min 15 days before travel)
Stay Allowed
90 days max within any 180-day period
Validity
Up to 90 days within 180-day period
Official Schengen visa fee is EUR 80 (~₹7,700). Service charges additional.
Where to Apply
VFS Global centres in India, or direct embassy (depends on main destination country)
Required Documents
- Valid Indian passport (3+ months validity beyond stay, 2 blank pages)
- Schengen visa application form
- Recent passport-size photographs (35×45 mm, white background)
- Travel itinerary (flight bookings, hotel)
- Travel insurance (€30,000 minimum coverage)
- Bank statements (last 6 months, min ₹1 Lakh/month)
- ITR (last 2 years)
- Employment proof (salary slips + appointment letter) or business registration
- NOC from employer
- Property ownership proof (asset documents)
Expert Tips
- Apply at the embassy of your main destination country, or first entry country
- Travel insurance is mandatory for Schengen visa — get minimum EUR 30,000 coverage
- Strong financial documentation is key — bank statements, ITR, property docs
- First-time applicants should apply at VFS with an appointment
- Multiple-entry visas for 2–5 years available after travelling twice on single-entry
- Paris, Rome, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Prague are all in the Schengen zone
Frequently Asked Questions
How to get Schengen visa from India?
Apply at the embassy of your main destination country or through VFS Global. Documents required: passport, itinerary, travel insurance, 6-month bank statements, employment proof. Processing: 15 days.
What is the Schengen visa fee for Indians?
EUR 80 (~₹7,700) is the official government fee. VFS service charges add ₹2,000–₹3,000. Total: approximately ₹10,000–₹11,000.
Which countries are in Schengen?
27 countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Switzerland, Austria, Greece, Portugal, Czech Republic, Hungary, and more. UK is NOT in Schengen.
