Schengen Visa
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One Stop solution for all the questions relating to Schengen Visa application
The Schengen Visa is the representative of the collective of 26 European Countries. It implies you can travel to 26 countries around Europe with one Visa.
The following are the Schengen Member States:
Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
Yes, it’s true you need only one Visa to see these countries. But it’s not that easy for Indians to apply for a Schengen Visa from India. The Consulates have been very strict in granting the Visa.
1) Anybody knows the reason for this??
Because of people of our own country. We people always want to entrust our land and settle outside. Whatsoever may be the reason behind this, we are very much intrigued by others life. Even if we will go on a tourist visa, we will start working illegally and throw all our documents so that we can get a citizenship in that country.
2) From which Embassy you should apply for Schengen Visa??
It establishes no difference whether you apply from France or Germany or any other member nations. Everywhere more or less documentation is same. I have applied from France Consulate in Bangalore.
3) Is there any check points or what is the most important matter that these Consulates look for?
Yes, they look for only one thing: Whether you will return back to India or not. This is the major check they do. And after satisfying themselves, they will grant Visa.
They will likewise mark the closing balance of your bank statement, whether you have enough balance to handle the expenses of your misstep.
If your documentation is strong, then they cannot deny the Visa.
4) Is it making any difference if you are working or doing business
YES, it does
5) Documents Required
- Common Documents
Cover Letter
3 Months upto date Bank Statement
Last 3 years IT Return
VISA Application form duly filled up
Includes 2 photographs
Accommodation reservation
Photocopy of Passport (first and last page)
Confirmed Return Ticket
Travel Insurance covers at least 30k Euros
- If you are working
Employment letter
Leave sanction letter from your Employer
Last 3 months Salary slip
- If your father is sponsoring
Sponsorship letter
Fathers 3 months Bank Statement
Fathers last 3 years IT returns
Your father’s company Registration Certificate
- Short Stay, Tourist Visa
It is a multiple entry visa with a Validity of 3 months
One can stay in the Schengen region for max 30 days with a combination of 20-10, 10-20 15-15 and many more but for a maximum period of 30 days.
If you have got a Schengen Visa from France Consulate, then you have to enter the Schengen region from France only. The second entry can be done from anywhere you like.
- Do you have to give an Interview for Schengen Visa?
It’s all depend on consulate. If they want they will do a telephonic consultation. And please always state the truth- don’t attempt to bluff or manipulate them.
Best of luck for the next time when you apply for a Schengen Visa. Please comment if any queries or any doubts 🙂
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