Schengen Tourist Visa
Schengen Tourist Visa
Schengen Tourist Visa Description
A Schengen tourist visa is a short-stay visa that allows non-EU nationals to travel to any of the 29 countries in the Schengen Area for tourism, business, or family visits. With a Schengen visitor visa, you can move freely between the Schengen countries, meaning you don’t need separate visas for each country. This visa is for temporary visits only, not for work, study, or long-term stays.
The validity period of a Schengen tourist visa allows you to stay for a maximum of 90 days within a 180-day period. This means that over the course of six months, you can spend up to three months (90 days) in the Schengen Area.
The processing time for a Schengen tourist visa is generally up to 15 calendar days from the date of your application. However, it can sometimes take longer depending on factors such as the complexity of your application, the volume of visa applications being processed, or if additional documentation or an interview is required. It’s recommended to apply for the visa at least 3 weeks before your intended travel date, but you can apply as early as 6 months before your trip. Applying in advance gives you enough time in case of delays or if any additional documents are requested.
The standard fee for a Schengen visa is €90. Children aged 6 to 12 years need to pay a reduced fee of €45, and children under 6 years old do not need to pay anything. Note that the amount usually needs to be paid by cash (in Indian Rupees) at the Visa Application center and by Demand Draft if the application is directly submitted to the Embassy. Cards payments may not be accepted.
- Passport: Original Passport with at least 6 months’ validity and minimum 3 blank pages + all old passports if any (All 36 pages of Passport in color copy and attest by public notary on each copy) .
- Photograph:The digital photograph required should show your face clearly, with your head taking up about 80% of the photo and your shoulders about 20%. The background must be white, with no shadows or distractions. The photo should be recent.
- Aadhar Card: Take color photo copy of front and back, and attest by public notary.
- Statutory Declaration:A Statutory Declaration from the inviter, which needs to be completed and signed at a local police station in Australia.
- Letter of invitation: An invitation letter from your relative or friend (SPONSOR) in Australia, inviting you to visit. The letter must be signed by the Inviter.
- Proof of Funds: To show that you have enough money for your trip to Australia, you need to provide documents like CA Report, bank statements, pay slips, or a letter from your employer. The amount required depends on how long you plan to stay and your travel plans. For a single person, it’s good to have at least 5 lakhs INR to show that you can cover your expenses during your stay.
- Occupational Documents:
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- If you’re employed, you need to provide evidence of your job and your ability to return to your home country after the visit.
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- Your position, salary, and length of employment.
- Confirmation that you are on leave and expected to return to your job after the trip.
- Details of the vacation/leave dates and your return date.
- Recent Pay Slips: A few months’ worth of pay slips to show your income and employment history.
- Tax Returns: Copies of your recent tax returns.
- If you own a business or are self-employed, you need to provide proof of your business and financial standing.
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- Business Registration Documents: Proof of business registration, such as the business license, certificate of incorporation, or partnership agreement.
- Income Tax Returns: Personal and business income tax returns for the last 2-3 years to show stable income and financial stability.
- Financial Statements: Bank statements and other financial documents that demonstrate the financial health of the business.
- If you are a farmer, you need to prove your farming activities and financial stability to show that you are committed to returning to your home country after your visit.
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- Land Ownership Documents: Proof of land ownership, such as the title deed of your farm or lease agreements.
- Agricultural Income Proof/ JForms: Documentation of income generated from farming activities, such as receipts, sales invoices, or financial statements.
- Tax Returns: Personal and farming-related tax returns for the past 2-3 years.
- If you are a student, you need to show that you are currently studying and intend to return to your educational institution after your visit.
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- Enrollment Certificate: A letter from your school or university confirming that you are currently enrolled and in good standing.
- No Objection Letter: A letter from your educational institution granting you permission to take a short leave for travel.
- Sponsor Documents (if applicable): If someone is sponsoring your trip, include their financial documents, an affidavit of support.
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- Documents of the Sponsor:Documents of the Sponsor include Visa status, Passport & Visa copy, Residence Proof, Employment proof, Tax document and pay slips if working, Bank statement showing some funds (This is important)
- Flight and Hotel reservations: These are required only if you are applying for a tourist visa without a sponsor. You will need to provide proof of your travel arrangements, including a confirmed flight booking showing your arrival and departure dates, as well as hotel reservations for the duration of your stay in Australia.
- A written itinerary: A written itinerary is required if you are applying for a tourist visa without a sponsor. This document should outline your plans while in Australia, including details about the places you intend to visit, activities you plan to do, and any events you want to attend during your stay.
- Some additional Documents
- If you are married, you need to provide your marriage certificate.
- If someone is supporting you financially for the trip, you need to provide their affidavit of support.
- If you have previous international travel experience, you need to provide: Copies of previous visas (e.g., U.S., UK, Australia, Canada or Schengen visas).Stamped pages from your passport showing your travel history.
- Free counselling and assessment from our team.
- Documents preparation.
- Submit documents and required information with us.
- Submit your application.
- Payment of fees.
- Wait for Processing.
- Receive Your Decision.
