• Original Passport with at least 6 months validity and minimum 3 blank pages + all old passports if any;

• Visa Application form (Schengen format);

• 2 recent colour photographs (as per Schengen photo specs);

• Personal Covering Letter (On plain paper for employed/self-employed);

• Original updated Bank Statements with sufficient bank balance (last 6 months);

• Income Tax Returns/Form 16 for the last 3 years;

• Supporting Financial Documents such as Fixed Deposits, Property Investments, Other Investments, etc. (Optional);

• Confirmed Travel Itinerary (Flight bookings);

• Hotel booking confirmation for entire stay;

• Travel Insurance with minimum EUR 30,000 coverage (mandatory);

Kindly note: The European embassies are very strict about photo and document requirements; please ensure your documents and photographs match the embassy guidelines.

1. If Employed:

• Original leave approval letter from employer with company seal and signature

• Last 3 months' salary slips

2. If Self-Employed:

• Business Registration Certificate / MOA / Partnership Deed

• Last 6 months' business bank statements

• Income Tax Returns for the last 3 years

3. If Retired:

• Proof of retirement (e.g., pension passbook, pension statement)

4. If Student:

• Valid School/College/Institute ID Card

• Bonafide certificate from institution

5. If Minor:

• Birth Certificate

• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from parents or the non-accompanying parent on ₹100/- stamp paper

• ID proof of parents (e.g., passport or PAN card)

6. If Visiting Friend or Relative:

• Invitation letter from the host

• Host’s ID proof (Passport copy or Resident Permit)

• Address proof (e.g., utility bill or electricity bill)

7. If Sponsored:

• Sponsorship letter from the sponsor

• Sponsor's national ID proof (Passport, PAN card, or Resident Permit)

• Sponsor’s updated bank statement (last 6 months)

• Income Tax Returns for the last 3 years

8. For Business Visa:

• Invitation letter from the host company in Europe (mentioning purpose of visit, duration, business details)

• Covering letter from the Indian company on official letterhead