Valid passport
Valid at least three months beyond intended departure from the Schengen area. Check additional passport criteria with your consulate.
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Schengen area visa checklist
Indian ordinary passport holders living in India · tourism / short visits
Profile: Employed · Sources checked 6 Sept 2026
VisaShort-stay visa · tourism
Government fee€90 adult visa fee
StayUp to 90 days in any 180-day period
ProcessingNormally 15 days; may extend to 45
€45 for children aged 6 to under 12. Exemptions exist; visa-centre service fees can be additional. Apply to the country of your main destination / longest stay. For equal stays, use the first destination. The consulate should have responsibility for your place of legal residence.
Your core documents
Visa application form
Use the destination consulate’s form and sign it as required.
Compliant photograph
Prepare a photo meeting the applicable ICAO specification.
Travel medical insurance
Cover required emergency care, hospitalisation and repatriation; confirm the policy meets your consulate’s criteria.
Purpose, accommodation and funds
Show why you are travelling, where you will stay, how you will pay and your intention to return.
Appointment and fingerprints
Biometrics are generally collected at submission; exemptions apply to specific applicants.
Schengen is a travel area, not one country’s application process. Your destination’s consulate determines its detailed checklist and appointment procedure.
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Additional supporting evidence
Prepare these if your application centre requests them for your circumstances. They are not universal mandatory requirements.
Employment and leave evidence
If requested, prepare an employer letter, leave confirmation and income records.
Your next steps
Choose the right consulate
Use your main destination and residence to identify where to apply.
Prepare the local checklist
Collect your travel, financial and insurance evidence.
Attend your appointment
Submit documents and biometrics where required.
Check your visa conditions
Review validity, permitted entries and the number of authorised days.
Official references · reviewed 2026-09-06
Planning checklist only. This is not a visa or an official government checklist. Requirements, fees, timing and decisions remain with the authorities. Recheck your local instructions before applying.