Common document categories
Passport, photos, application form, travel insurance, itinerary, accommodation, flights or reservations, financial proof, employment/business proof, and sponsor documents where applicable.
Schengen visa guidance
Schengen Visa Guidance for Indian Passport Holders
Understand the main-destination rule, documents, appointment/biometrics flow, and active Europe country pages before choosing a plan.
Direct answer
Schengen documents and main-destination rule.
Indian travellers should first choose the correct Schengen filing country, then prepare the core documents: form, passport, photo, travel insurance, itinerary, accommodation, funds proof and profile evidence. The official Schengen fee and appointment-centre charges should be checked separately before submission.
Planning shortcuts
Schengen timing and fee guides to check next.
Use these focused guides when you already know the country and need a practical answer on timing, fees, documents or arrival requirements before choosing a VisaKendra route.
How Schengen works
Pick the right main destination before filing.
A Schengen application should normally match the country where you spend the longest time, or your first entry point when stays are equal. The exact rule and appointment path must be verified for the destination before submission.
Biometrics and appointment
Many Europe routes require appointment and biometrics through the relevant mission or visa centre. Availability and fees can change.
Fee separation
VisaKendra service estimates and embassy/VFS/biometrics fees must be shown separately unless source data confirms they are included.
Active Europe pages
Choose the country page that matches your route.
France
View visa details France
Explore Schengen-style tourist visa support for France and continue to the live application journey when ready.
- Type
- Standard Business Visa
- Valid
- Up to 90 Days
- Docs
- Passport valid for travel, Recent passport-size photograph as
Switzerland
View visa details Switzerland
Compare Switzerland visa types, documents, validity, processing time, and application handoff options.
- Type
- Standard Business Visa
- Valid
- Up to 90 Days
- Docs
- Passport valid for travel, Recent passport-size photograph as
Italy
View visa details Italy
Compare Italy visa types, documents, validity, processing time, and application handoff options.
- Type
- Standard Transit Visa
- Valid
- Up to 90 Days
- Docs
- Passport valid for travel, Recent passport-size photograph as
Spain
View visa details Spain
Compare Spain visa types, documents, validity, processing time, and application handoff options.
- Type
- Standard Business Visa
- Valid
- Up to 90 Days
- Docs
- Passport valid for travel, Recent passport-size photograph as
Germany
View visa details Germany
Compare Germany visa types, documents, validity, processing time, and application handoff options.
- Type
- Standard Tourist Visa
- Valid
- 90 Up to 90 Days
- Docs
- Passport valid for travel, Recent passport-size photograph as
Czech Republic
View visa details Czech Republic
Compare Czech Republic visa types, documents, validity, processing time, and application handoff options.
- Type
- Standard Tourist Visa
- Valid
- Up to 90 Days
- Docs
- Passport valid for travel, Recent passport-size photograph as
Malta
View visa details Malta
Compare Malta visa types, documents, validity, processing time, and application handoff options.
- Type
- Standard Transit Visa
- Valid
- Up to 90 Days
- Docs
- Passport valid for travel, Recent passport-size photograph as
Belgium
View visa details Belgium
Compare Belgium visa types, documents, validity, processing time, and application handoff options.
- Type
- Standard Tourist Visa
- Valid
- Up to 90 Days
- Docs
- Passport valid for travel, Recent passport-size photograph as
Luxembourg
View visa details Luxembourg
Compare Luxembourg visa types, documents, validity, processing time, and application handoff options.
- Type
- Standard Business Visa
- Valid
- Up to 90 Days
- Docs
- Passport valid for travel, Recent passport-size photograph as
Netherlands
View visa details Netherlands
Compare Netherlands visa types, documents, validity, processing time, and application handoff options.
- Type
- Standard Transit Visa
- Valid
- Up to 90 Days
- Docs
- Passport valid for travel, Recent passport-size photograph as
Portugal
View visa details Portugal
Compare Portugal visa types, documents, validity, processing time, and application handoff options.
- Type
- Standard Tourist Visa
- Valid
- Up to 90 Days
- Docs
- Passport valid for travel, Recent passport-size photograph as
Greece
View visa details Greece
Compare Greece visa types, documents, validity, processing time, and application handoff options.
- Type
- Standard Business Visa
- Valid
- Up to 90 Days
- Docs
- Passport valid for travel, Recent passport-size photograph as
Austria
View visa details Austria
Compare Austria visa types, documents, validity, processing time, and application handoff options.
- Type
- Standard Business Visa
- Valid
- Up to 90 Days
- Docs
- Passport valid for travel, Recent passport-size photograph as
Frequently Asked Questions
Schengen visa questions for Indians.
Which country should I apply to for a Schengen visa?
Apply to the country where you will spend the longest time. If stays are equal, use the first Schengen country you enter, subject to the current mission rules.
What documents are required for a Schengen visa from India?
Common documents include application form, passport, photo, travel insurance, itinerary, accommodation, proof of means and purpose/profile evidence.
What is the Schengen visa fee for Indians?
The standard short-stay Schengen fee is EUR 90 for adults and EUR 45 for children aged 6 to 12, unless an exemption applies. Visa-centre charges can be separate.
How long does Schengen visa processing take?
Schengen applications are normally decided within 15 calendar days, but individual cases may take up to 45 days. Appointment availability can add extra time.
Does VisaKendra issue Schengen visas?
No. VisaKendra is an independent assistance service. Visa approval is decided by the relevant embassy, consulate or immigration authority.
Official references
Check official Schengen rules before filing.
VisaKendra uses catalogue data for application options and links to public official resources for traveller awareness. Rules and fees can change.
Europe packages
Explore Europe packagesPlan travel after the visa route is clear.
Swiss Tour Company Europe itineraries can be reviewed after the visa decision content, not before route selection.