The Tourist Visa is ideal for individuals traveling to Schengen countries for leisure, sightseeing, cultural trips, visiting family/friends, or short vacations.
Purpose: Tourism, leisure travel, short family visits.
List of documentsÂ
- Valid Passport (old + new)
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Mobile Number
- Email ID
- Confirmed round-trip flight reservation
- Hotel booking / accommodation proof
- Detailed travel itinerary (day-wise plan of the trip)
- Travel medical insurance (minimum coverage of 30,000 EUR)
- Personal bank statements (last 6 months)
- Proof of sufficient funds for the trip (as required by Schengen standards)
- ITR for last 3 assessment years (ITR-V/acknowledgment only)
If Employed
- Last 6 months’ salary slips
- Salary account bank statements (last 6 months)
- Employment letter / NOC from employer
- Leave approval letter
If Self-Employed / Business Owner
- Business registration certificate / GST / Partnership Deed / Proof of proprietorship
- Personal & business bank statements (last 6 months)
- Company & personal ITR (last 3 assessment years)
If Retired
- Pension bank statements (last 6 months)
- Proof of regular income from property/business (if applicable)
If Student
- Student ID card & enrollment letter
- Parents’/Guardian’s bank statements (last 6 months)
- Their ITR for last 3 years
- Financial sponsorship letter
- Copy of parent/guardian’s passport
 Additional Supporting Documents
- Cover Letter (purpose of visit, travel dates, travel plan)
- Proof of ties to home country (property documents, family ties, employment stability, etc.)
- Passport-size photographs (as per Schengen specifications)
The Business Visa is suitable for professionals traveling for work-related activities.
Purpose: Meetings, conferences, client visits, trade fairs, corporate events, and other business engagements.
- Valid Passport (old + new)
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Mobile Number
- Email ID
- Round-trip flight reservation
- Hotel booking / accommodation proof
- Travel medical insurance (minimum coverage of 30,000 EUR)
- Travel itinerary (purpose, duration, and plan of visit)
- Salary slips (last 6 months) — if employed
- Personal bank statements (last 6 months)
- Personal ITR (last 3 assessment years – ITR-V/acknowledgment)
- Company financial documents (if self-employed or business owner)
From the Company in India
- Employment letter / NOC from employer
- Business trip approval letter
- Company bank statements (last 6 months)
- Company ITR (last 3 years)
From the Inviting Company Abroad
- Official invitation letter (meeting, event, or business purpose)
- Company profile of the inviting organization
- Proof of business relationship (emails, contracts, previous correspondence)
If Employed
- Employment contract
- Last 6 months’ salary slips
- Salary account bank statements (last 6 months)
- NOC + Leave approval letter
If Self-Employed / Business Owner
- GST Certificate / Business Registration / Partnership Deed / Proof of proprietorship
- Business bank statements (last 6 months)
- Company & personal ITR (last 3 years)
 Additional Supporting Documents
- Cover Letter (purpose of visit, company details, meeting/event reason, travel dates)
- Proof of professional ties to India
- Passport-size photographs (as per Schengen specifications)
A Transit Visa is required for travelers who need to pass through a Schengen country en route to their final destination.
Purpose: Airport transit or changing flights within the Schengen zone (short duration only).
- Valid Passport (old + new)
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Mobile Number
- Email ID
- Confirmed onward flight ticket to the final destination
- Proof of visa/entry permit for the final destination country (if required)
- Airport transit details (layover information, connecting flights)
- Travel medical insurance (minimum coverage of 30,000 EUR)
- Personal bank statements (last 6 months)
- Proof of sufficient funds for travel and transit
- ITR for last 3 assessment years (ITR-V/acknowledgment)
 If Employed
- Employment letter / NOC
- Last 6 months’ salary slips
- Salary account bank statements (last 6 months)
If Self-Employed / Business Owner
- GST Certificate / Business Registration / Partnership Deed / Proof of proprietorship
- Business & personal bank statements (last 6 months)
- Company & personal ITR (last 3 years)
If Retired
- Pension bank statements (last 6 months)
- Proof of regular income (if applicable)
If Student
- Student ID & enrollment letter
- Parent/guardian’s bank statements (last 6 months)
- Their ITR for last 3 years
- Sponsorship declaration
- Copy of parent/guardian’s passport
 Additional Supporting Documents
- Cover letter explaining the transit reason and travel route
- Passport-size photographs (as per Schengen specifications)
- Any supporting travel documents related to the final destination
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