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Schengen (Europe) visa for Indians

A Schengen short-stay visa lets Indians visit 29 European countries, including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Switzerland, for up to 90 days in any 180. You apply to the country where you will spend the most nights.

Visa typeShort-stay (Type C)
Stay90 days in 180
Government fee€90 adults
Processing15 days (can be 45)

Information checked: 23 October 2026. Rules and fees change often; we confirm the latest before you apply.

Visa options

VisaHow to applyStayEntriesGovernment fee
Short-stay visa (Type C)In person at the VFS centre of your main destination countryUp to 90 days in any 180-day periodSingle or multiple€90 adults, €45 children 6–11, free under 6

Other fees

  • VFS service fee of about ₹1,700–3,100, depending on the country.
  • Travel insurance with at least €30,000 medical cover, valid across the Schengen area.
  • Optional VFS add-ons such as courier or lounge.

Processing time: 15 calendar days by law, extendable to 45. Getting a VFS appointment is usually the bottleneck, so apply 4–8 weeks ahead, and earlier for May–August.

Documents checklist

  • Passport issued within 10 years, valid 3+ months after exit, with 2 blank pages
  • Completed and signed application form
  • Two photos, 35×45 mm, white background
  • Cover letter and day-wise itinerary
  • Travel insurance with €30,000+ medical cover
  • Return flight reservation and hotel bookings for every night
  • Bank statements (3–6 months) and ITRs (2–3 years)
  • Employer leave letter and salary slips, or GST and business documents
  • Proof of ties to India

How we apply for you

  1. Send your passport front and back pages and travel dates on WhatsApp.
  2. We confirm the right visa and send a personalised checklist.
  3. We fill the application, book your appointment and review every document before submission.
  4. We track the application and send you the decision as soon as it is issued.

Our service fee is listed on the Pricing page. Government fees are charged at actuals and are not refundable if a visa is refused.

Before you fly

  • Indians who have legally used 2 Schengen visas in the last 3 years can usually get a 2-year multiple-entry visa, followed by a 5-year one. The consulate still decides.
  • The Entry/Exit System (EES) is live: your face and fingerprints are taken at the border on first entry, and passports are no longer stamped.
  • ETIAS does not apply to Indians, who need a visa. Any site selling ETIAS to Indians is a scam.
  • Apply to the right country. Applying to the wrong one is a common reason for refusal.
  • Visa and VFS fees are not refunded if the visa is refused.

Official sources

This page is general guidance, not legal advice. The final decision on any visa rests with the issuing government.

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