* Original passport issued within 10 years

          * Valid for 6 months beyond the last intended date of departure
          * Should contain at least 2 blank visa pages

          * Should have no alteration or handwritten amendments in the data pages

*Two recent coloured passport-size photographs 

* Dimension of 35 mm width by 45 mm height & without border

* Must be taken within the last 6 months

* 50% – 69% of each image’s total height should comprise the applicant’s face

* Official invitation from the inviting company mentioning the purpose of the visit/inviting along with a business covering letter for business purpose.

*Employed applicants must produce bank statements proving sufficient funds & Employment

* If self-employed then their company’s bank statement is required

*If being sponsored then provide your sponsor’s bank statement

* All applicants must provide 6 month’s bank statement signed & attested by a bank official

* All bank statements must be dated within the last week of application & be verifiable

* Income tax return assessment for the last 3 years in case the applicant is employed

* If self-employed then provide the company’s last 3 years of ITR

*If being sponsored provide the income tax return of the person sponsoring your trip

a) Salary slips for the last six months

• Flight Ticket

• Application Form

• Proof of Accommodation: hotel reservation/letter of tour organizer

• Personal Cover Letter (For Employed – Plain paper/ For Self-Employed – Letterhead)

• Marriage certificate if spouse’s name is not included in the passport

• GST or Company registration copy for business professionals 

• Overseas travel medical insurance that is valid for all Schengen countries and covers the entire duration of the Schengen trip, minimum coverage for medical expenses:EUR 30,000