Every year millions of tourist visit Europe. The number of tourists is increasing by each passing day and this counts a huge number of Indian Tourists. For the Indian tourist to explore the beauty of Europe, Schengen Visa is a must. It is a crucial Visa and has a relatively complex application process. So before applying for Schengen Visa, certain things are to be well taken care of
Firstly which country will be the main destination of your visit?
Where will you spend the maximum time of your visit and which is the first destination you will land?
This is pre-requisite information you need to have prior applying for the Schengen Visa. If you have this information, then only you can send your application to the concerned embassy.
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Application form-
The application form should be duly filled using black ink and the columns which require your signature should be signed. Do keep the copy of the form as it will be easy for you to recall before the interview for Visa takes place.
Passport-
Your passport should have two blank pages for the stamp and it should be valid for three months from the visa application date. In the case of Visa for minor then application form should be signed by the parents and copy of the passport of parents should be attached. Even the old passport needs to be submitted along if it is there.
Photographs-
Two photographs are required along the form. The photographs should be on the basis of dimensions given by the Visa embassy.
Covering Letter-
A letter is required along stating the purpose of your visit and the whole travel itinerary. Even all the documents which you have submitted along should be addressed in the letter.
Medical Insurance-
A medical insurance of 30000 Euro should be attached along and valid for the places you are going to visit.
Flight details-
You can take a flight itinerary and submit along. When the Visa is confirmed, the ticket can be bought. Some authorities require the original ticket when collecting the Visa, so do take the ticket to get your passport when you have got the Visa.
Bank record-
You need to show original bank statements proving your affordability for the trip. Online Bank statements are not accepted. So, original statement of last three months duly signed by the bank authorities should be given. If parents are sponsoring the trip then their bank statement along with a letter giving confirmation about their sponsorship needs to be attached.
Hotel reservation-
The booking confirmation of hotel is to be attached along. For every place you are going to visit the details of your accommodation has to be attached along.
For the employed-
Last four months salary slip is to be given along with the employment contract. Record of last six months of the current account is also to be shown. Even the Income Tax Return is to be attached along.
For self-employed-
Income Tax Return along with the company bank statement should be attached. Even the copy of business licenses is to be submitted.
After submitting your file, the next step is the interview. The interview totally depends on the interviewer. So be prepared beforehand. Take all the necessary documents such as passport, pan card, marriage certificate if married, employment related documents, travel itinerary along. Questions regarding the documents submitted will be asked, so be clear about them.
General questions about your family, your personal background such as qualification, job, income proof, your work experience will be asked. So be geared up beforehand.
Once the interview is over, your visa will be sent to you along with your passport.
So this is the total process to get the Schengen Visa.
One of the most frustrating things about applying for a visa is going through the whole process of application only to be, rejected on a technicality. Below are points to remember when applying for a visa.
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The gate of 26 states of European will be opened for the Non- Schengen residents by having a Schengen visa. For a tourist, business or study purpose visa is a must for all European states. A formal procedure is there to get the Schengen Visa in which you have to submit the list of documents stated along with two latest passport size photographs. There are some specific requirements for the photographs which need to be taken care of while getting the picture clicked. Facial biometrics should be clear in the photograph submitted as they help in the purpose of verification. Here are the details which are to be kept in mind while getting the photographs clicked for the Schengen Visa. If you need assistance in applying & getting VISA for any country in the world, please call 08061125680
Brazil tourist visa is a short term visa which allows the visitors to stay in Brazil for a period not exceeding 90 days. This visa helps you to explore the places, enjoy the iety of food, culture and visit relatives or friends if they stay there. On the date of your entry, the period of 90 days starts. A valid passport is required which should have a validity of minimum six months. A copy of visa application form should be there. Provided the form should be complete and then its copy to be given. A financial report stating your affordability of the trip is required. A minimum of 100USD is required per day of your stay in Brazil. Flight tickets of arrival and departure should be there. Previous six months record of your bank statement should be there. A certificate showing vaccination of yellow fever taken is also required if you have traveled to any yellow fever country in the last 90 days period. Apply the visa four weeks prior your visit. This much time is required for the processing of Visa.
