* 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

* 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

*Invitation letter from invitee along with passport and visa copy if visiting friends and relatives.

*Leave letter from employer if employed.

a) Salary slips for the last six months

b) Original Personal Bank Statement for the last six months mentioning the applicant’s name and address

* NOC from Employer (if employed) along with ID card copy / Business card

* NOC from School / Institute along with Xerox of ID card (in case of student/minor)

• Flight Ticket

• Application Form

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

• If the trip is sponsored, financial documents of the sponsor along with a sponsorship letter with any government photo ID copy to be submitted.

• 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