How to apply for Schengen Visa from India | Europe Tourist Visa Process | Schengen Visa Application

[@rollingfeettales]

Get Schengen Visa Letters formats (Cover Letter, HR Letter & Itinerary format) that we used: e7gu.short.gy/schengen Book Discounted Activities (Klook): e7gu.short.gy/klook

[@17jayitadas]

@@rollingfeettales I have already submitted the form but still have not received the letter format

[@AshokKumar-qc4rw]

Do we need to show minimum funds?

[@hrtye]

Crotia sengen ka part hai jhut kyo bol rhe ho nhi hai

[@somalkant6452]

Bangalore->paris 3 nights->italy 4 nights-> switzerland 4 nights->Bangalore, which country should i apply schengen visa can you help? Can i apply from Switzerland embassy?

[@rollingfeettales]

Yes, any of the countries i.e Italy or Switzerland should be fine to apply for Schengen visa! Or see if you can increase a day in either of the countries. We would recommend one night extra in Switzerland as 4 days aren't enough! 😄

[@gopalsahu9322]

Hi, I have some doubts 1st is i am employed and i am just bearing the cost of transportation in my case and rest all of my expenses will be managed by a relative(not a blood relative) of mine whose already employed in germany so in that case what relative documents I have to produce in order to get the visa

[@komalyadav-bd7lj]

Hey! very useful just have a few doubts... If my parents don't have ITR and also any salary slip or so, then how would it work? Also, they might travel first to another country and then to a Schengen country

[@rollingfeettales]

If parents are retired then they don't have to submit ITR. They need to mention in the cover letter about this and add bank statement to show that they have enough funds to travel to Europe. Submit flight details from India to the country and then to the Schengen and back to India. If they already have visa for that country then submit copy of that as well.

[@ashwinjoshi6446]

Sir i am volunteer so o am not getting salary slip from govt than what can i do..?

[@rollingfeettales]

In such case get a NOC that mentions your work and how this is a non paid job. Also since you're not earning at the moment, you will have to get sponsorship for your travel.

[@pallavikapriya1412]

Bank statement or salary statement of last three month should be from date of appointment or from date of filling application..... Suppose i m filling application in november but date of visa appointment is in january the bank statement of last three month should be??

[@rollingfeettales]

It should be last 3 months of salary slip and bank statement from the time you're applying for Schengen visa. So if you plan to apply in January, then Salary slip & bank statement of Oct, Nov & Dec.

[@sunandachatterjee4361]

Extremely helpful video, thanks a lot

[@rollingfeettales]

Thanks much for the encouragement! ☺️ Glad you liked our Schengen visa guide!

[@kothandaramanboutibati9834]

Hi how to fill door no in address in France visa format like 1-3-7/602 as it’s not taking forward stating “Number of incorrect characters”

[@rollingfeettales]

In the Schengen Visa form, usually they don't expect a special character (-), so try removing it and giving space instead?

[@NishaRawat-m6v]

And also i am planning to travel to three Schengen countries : Swiss, Belgium and France together but after 6 months i need to visit Austria and greece during Christmas..then what visa is required for again visiting Schengen area under 6 months

[@rollingfeettales]

In such case, you would still need Schengen tourist visa. If you're travel date for Christmas is finalized then you should include the detailed plan along with your current itinerary

[@premjit43]

Planning to visit switzerland& paris with family in july2025. When should we apply?

[@rollingfeettales]

Ideally 2 months in advance given that July will be peak time for Switzerland & Paris travel!

[@Kachardas]

Salary was credited 5 days before the visa appointment which is enough for the trip. But before that my bank balance was 25000. Most of my bank savings are in FDs. Please guide in this situation.

[@rollingfeettales]

For Schengen visa, along with Bank statement, you could also include savings like FD, MF documents to show enough balance. If you have already included them, then no worries!

[@RiyanMoney]

What about those who have recently resigned form Job becoz of travelling

[@rollingfeettales]

You would need to mention this clearly in your cover letter and show them that you intend to return to India back & wouldn't be staying there.

[@travel_addict]

Hi, What is the exact VFS linkfor applying spain business visa from india ?? 0:01

[@rollingfeettales]

For Spain visa, BLS is the agency that provides visa, that's why you were unable to find it with VFS! 😊 Link to BLS: india.blsspainvisa.com/short_term_visa.php

[@unknown-ho4wk]

What if someone (sister) is sponsoring my trip ,but i am also employed so whose sakary slips to provide ?

[@rollingfeettales]

If your sister is sponsoring your Schengen travel, then a sponsorship letter mentioning her relation with you & sponsoring your trip with her sign would be needed. Along with that include her bank statement & any relationship proof that you would have.

[@17jayitadas]

Hi @rollingfeertales ..: I am going via travel agent but we only receive the hotel confirmation and flight tickets for now since my travel date is of Dec 2024… My visa date is on 12th July… so confirmed flight tickets and confirmed hotel reservation will suffice or do we need to provide train tickets??? We only have now 20% of the amount to the travel agent since train tickets are non refundable. Also I have a valid Australia visitor visa so do I need to provide that as well?? Or only US UK CAN Japan visa is required??

[@rollingfeettales]

For Schengen visa, Flight & hotel bookings would be sufficient. Train tickets usually are refundable so if you're taking train for internal transfers then try to include them! Yes, it would be good to give copy of your Australia visa along with your Schengen visa application!

[@17jayitadas]

@@rollingfeettales the travel agent is booking the train part and they mentioned me that it is non refundable so that’s why they will do that in the month of August when I will be making the other part of payment..

[@snehalpatil5229]

I am planning to visit london for 4 days and paris for nxt 3 days, how I should proceed with visa application, should I mention about paris visit in my UK visa application?

[@rollingfeettales]

Yes do mention your complete itinerary while applying for UK visa. And same while applying for Schengen visa!

[@AmitSingh-ep2jl]

Sir out of India me nhi gya hun and pln kr rha hu Switzerland Jane ka toh kya 1st time me approval mil jayega??

[@rollingfeettales]

Yes, previous travel ki requirement nae hoti hai Schengen visa ke liye. Aap proper documents & cover letter with itinerary submit karoge toh 1st time pe bhi mil jayega.

[@sumeshTravelogue]

Hi I'm planning to visit Italy and Switzerland. Currently I'm woking as a contractual employee in a central government firm. It is clear that i don't get NOC from there and also I'm planning to resign before going to Europe. I have filled ITR for this (24-25)financial year only. It is mandatory to fill ITR for 3 FY(it is possible to fill Previous years ITRs by paying some fee right?) . And I'm capable to show the 3-5 L in bank account... Plz give a reply. Thanks😊

[@rollingfeettales]

In this case, you will have to show by some mean to the embassy folks that you have reasonable reason to come back to India & not look for employment in Europe. ITR can be filed for past years else if you have form 16, that can be included.

[@sumeshTravelogue]

@@rollingfeettales Thanks for the reply 🙂

[@pinkyjandu6020]

Sir flight ticket and hotel booking dummy lgani h kya ya confirm

[@rollingfeettales]

Agar confirmed laga sakte ho toh best option hai. Usually hum refundable flight & hotels dete hain. But agar refundable me jyada cost hai toh dummy flight work karta hai

[@aruphira2653]

My brother came to visit me from Bangladesh, I live in India. Can my brother go to Europe country by submitting my document.. please help me

[@rollingfeettales]

He will have to apply for Schengen visa using his documents (passport and other documents). However, if you're sponsoring his travel then you would need to submit your bank statement & sponsoring letter.

[@ObsandgynaeAIIMSnewdelhi]

Is covid vaccination certificate mandatory

[@rollingfeettales]

Now it's not a mandatory requirement for Schengen visa. However, no harm in attaching the certificate while applying!

[@jyotivishwakarma1347]

if I don't have ITR proof then?

[@rollingfeettales]

ITR is one of the documents required for Schengen visa. If you don't have one then mention this in your cover letter and share reasoning!

[@Dhruv-016]

3 or 6 months bank statement required for Switzerland visa??

[@rollingfeettales]

3 months bank statement is required for Switzerland visa (Schengen Visa)!

[@santhoshkumar-vt5dg]

​@@rollingfeettales How much bank balance is required for a 12 days trip ( solo traveler) , pls reply

[@rollingfeettales]

@@santhoshkumar-vt5dg for Schengen visa, minimum would be €100/night. So for 12 days trip around €1200 i.e around ₹1.5L minimum. But try to show a bit higher around ₹3-5L!

[@santhoshkumar-vt5dg]

@@rollingfeettales thanks bro 🤗

[@sagarchander1785]

Bhai it’s very urgent if you can help me to get the switzerland appointment and can you please tell me what is swiss online visa system ?

[@rollingfeettales]

You will have to get Schengen visa appointment through VFS agency. Search for 'VFS Switzerland India' to land to the appointment page.

[@neelammahant3430]

Kindly send the schengen formats , pls check ur email

[@rollingfeettales]

Thank you Neelam! We have shared all the three letter format for Schengen visa with you!

[@jk....knight5316]

Please let me know , how can i personally connect with you for guidance & help in obtaining Schngen visa

[@investmentawareness1792]

1. When should we apply for a visa for a 7-day trip to Switzerland and 4 days in Paris in May 2025? 2. If either of our bank balances drops from ₹5 lakhs to ₹1 lakh, will it cause any issues with the visa application?

[@rollingfeettales]

You should be able to apply for Schengen visa 6 months prior to travel date. It's recommended to keep minimum balance at the time of application (5L+)!

[@unsaiduntold]

I only have Thailand in my travel history, is that okay, should I still go ahead and apply for Schengen?

[@rollingfeettales]

Yes, very much! Schengen visa doesn't have requirement of previous travel history! Just attach all the documents with proper cover letter & itinerary and you should be fine!

[@unsaiduntold]

@@rollingfeettales Thank you so much for your response 😊

[@dideshworkmayum3895]

If I am traveling to two countries and would like to include invitation letters. For those two invitation letters "To," which Embassies should be mentioned.

[@rollingfeettales]

You would mention to the country where you would be applying for your Schengen visa.

[@Karansingh_78]

Hi, can you please explain travel insurance from where to get?

[@rollingfeettales]

@@Karansingh_78 you can get anyone online by comparing them on portals like policybazar. Usually you should take insurance that covers minimum of 50K euros!

[@revathik9225]

Thanks a lot for this video - very useful! I work on contract basis for short periods, and in between contracts when i get some days off, I would like to visit Switzerland for 4-5 days. So I dont have NOC letter for that period. How should i apply for my visa - please guide!

[@rollingfeettales]

It might be tricky in that case. If you have next contractual work already with you then you can attach that while applying for Schengen visa. This will show that you would come back to India and not stay there looking for job.

[@revathik9225]

@@rollingfeettales Thanks, that makes sense!

[@piyushkhanna2338]

Can I book hotel booking with book now pay later or at the property?

[@rollingfeettales]

Yes you can book these properties as well! It's not mandatory to have pre paid accomodations. However, you would have to show that you have enough funds to pay for it later.

[@parag..784]

We are planning a tour to Switzerland (7days) + Italy (6days), in starting of October. No travel history, Salary of 75k. Bank balance 3L+ other investments, Age 25. What are the chances ? Thanks

[@rollingfeettales]

Assuming 'we' is you & your family, depending on if you're sponsoring everyone's trip cost, 3L may not be enough for Schengen visa. Try to have 3-5L/trip member!

[@parag..784]

@@rollingfeettales Thanks

[@harishdhanvi2911]

Hi, If we are going with family,Do we need to apply separately visa with different VFS accounts

[@rollingfeettales]

Yes, you will have to submit individual Schengen visa application for each family member. You will be able to add members in the same VFS account but under that every member will have to fill their individual Schengen visa form. Also, every member will have to give their set of documents (cover letter, travel itinerary, flight, stay proof etc )

[@IamShayanSaleem]

Bhai me Pakistan se hon cover aur travel letter download kese karon upi id nahe hai, please help

[@TheDataParadigm]

hello, i did not get the appointment to romania where i will spend the most time but from the germany and german embassy , nd then i will travel to romania on the same date, will it be a problem ?

[@rollingfeettales]

You could tweak your itinerary a bit to show more nights in Germany for Schengen visa purpose! Later once you have Schengen visa, you can change as per your original plan!

[@RohitSharma-ne5cb]

Hello, I will be visiting my girlfriend in Germany. She is an international Student from India. I am employed and have a stable income source. What documents do I need from her to show proof of accommodation at her place? For all the other places that we will go, I have booked the accommodation and travel tickets. I have also booked the flight tickets to and from India. Should I mention her in the cover letter as my girlfriend or a friend? Hope to know it from someone who has been in the similar situation and got the visa successfully. Thanks in advance.

[@rollingfeettales]

While we didn't apply this way but in your case you'll have to mention that you're visiting your friend for vacation and provide her address proof.

[@Girl_Techie]

Suppose , I want to visit paris in one visit and then after 1.5 month I want to visit switzerland both for 2 days max from England. Then what approach shall I take. ? I will be visiting England 1st in these 2 trips and thinking that I got my England visa approved.

[@rollingfeettales]

You will have to get Schengen visa (assuming you have Indian passport) in order to visit Paris & Switzerland. You should apply for Multiple entry Schengen visa as both of your travel to Schengen countries is 1.5 month apart. Do mention your complete travel plan in cover letter & respective flight/hotel bookings.

[@vidushisharma9741]

Hello I have requested you for your cover letter and itinerary format.. kindly share it with me on my email as soon as possible. I have an appointment on Monday

[@rollingfeettales]

Hi Vidushi, looks like we have not received your request. Please reach out using below link: e7gu.short.gy/schengen

[@vidushisharma9741]

I have requested from Rahul wadhwani (my husband's account)

[@vidushisharma9741]

Now I have requested my name as well

[@vidushisharma9741]

Have you got the request now?

[@vidushisharma9741]

I haven't received any mail

[@tanyarajhans7]

I am travelling from Delhi to London via Munich, few hrs layover at airport. We will stay in London for few days and then from London will go to Paris again for a few hrs and then back to London on the same day. Which country should I apply Schengen visa to?

[@rollingfeettales]

Assuming, you wouldn't leave Munich airport & you need not recheckin your bags at Munich, you should apply with France embassy else Germany!

[@tgiovlogs]

France

[@urbanlits2770]

onu English la pesu.. ilana hindi la pesu..

[@rollingfeettales]

Sure, feedback taken! Will also try to add English subtitles!

[@rhitamjeetsaharia2442]

Hi Sir, I have taken visa appointment for me & my wife for Italy. I have previous schengen visa, but my wife doesn't. I have currently taken appointment under sub category - "Tourism - Holding previous Schengen visa" for both as we will be travelling together. Will this create a problem during documentation submission? As my wife doesn't have previous Schengen visa but I have selected the same category as myself. Plz help

[@rollingfeettales]

Ideally for her holding Schengen visa option wouldn't be applicable. While submitting the documents at VFS centre, do mention this for your wife's application and they should be able to make changes (if required)!

[@SanjaySharma-yu4ni]

Kolkata->Amsterdam 2 Nights->Paris 3 nights->Switzerland 5 nights->Italy 2 nights->Rome 2 nights-> Kolkata, for to apply schengen visa, as per your suggestion Switzerland embassy should be approached, but what about the other countries, like once you have applied at Switzerland Embassy, they will, ultimetly; issue the Schengen Visa for whole countries to be visited or seperetly, i'll have to apply to each country embassy...Please help me through

[@rollingfeettales]

Switzerland embassy would give you Schengen visa and this visa will be valid to travel across all the Schengen places in your itinerary! 😊

[@thesuperstar4470]

How can I contact you ?

[@rollingfeettales]

You can reach us at [e-mail] !

[@bharathms5560]

Perfect! Thank you for all the details 🎉

[@rollingfeettales]

Glad you liked the Schengen visa guide video! 😊

[@ritiksoni4432]

Sir am with my freinds group and we are planning a trip to europe London-Denver-Amsterdam-frankfurt-munich-venice-paris-london , secondly i have funds for my trip but showing bank statement for me is an issue so can i declare my freind whose coming with me on the trip as my sponsor , and what are the steps involved in it and ia it and easy process or to much complications can occur ?

[@rollingfeettales]

If you've funds then best to include your own bank statement or FD/MF etc. If you can't check if your immediate relative (parents/siblings) can sponsor your trip. You will have to attach sponsorship letter along with their bank statement. Friend's sponsorship should be the last resort and should be avoided.

[@HafizKaniyarakkal]

If visa gets rejected is the embassy fee refunded? Which is the best country for application now?

[@rollingfeettales]

Unfortunately if Schengen visa is refused, you wouldn't get the visa fee back. 😔 Best country right now is Switzerland, Iceland! Have made a shorts on this. Do check it out!

[@preetikapoor-i5n]

I got refused for USA visa due to separation with husband… will I get Europe visa after this incident…I have enough finances to take care of myself… plse reply

[@rollingfeettales]

There shouldn't be any challenge as long as you have submitted all the documents for Schengen visa and show that you will come back to India after the trip!

[@anubhutisingh2349]

I'm about to leave my current company and will apply for visa then. I'm not joining anywhere and will be on a break for 1-2 months. Can I still apply for Visa?

[@rollingfeettales]

Best would be to get your Schengen visa while in current company! But if you can't, you should mention in your cover letter that you're on a break and plan to travel for a while before joining work again. If you're married then include documents (spouse employment proof etc) that shows that you would come back. Basically anything that would convince them that you would come back after Europe vacation!

[@sruthi510776]

Hello , i am planning a trip to europe and my first destination is munich , then i will be going to austria and then to berlin . I will be staying in germany for total 6 days and i am planning to get schengan visa from germany . Will there be any issue as i will be reentering germany from austria ?

[@rollingfeettales]

Since both Austria and Germany are part of Schengen countries, there will not be any problem! You can freely visit all the places on your Schengen visa!

[@Blaze_9342]

Sir do i need a schengen visa or a long stay visa, if im going by an one way flight to france(strasbourg) to meet one of my friends, and I'll also be staying with them in their house for atleast 4months, i will also just be staying in strasbourg and won't go to any other state or country throughout my trip, so which type of visa do i need?

[@rollingfeettales]

Well, you will have to show some itinerary about your 4 months stay in France. If you just show that you're going to spend 4 months in Strasbourg then it might raise eyebrows.

[@Blaze_9342]

​@@rollingfeettaleshmm i see but like im only going there to meet my friend and we'll only spend time in his town, if thats not enough info for the visa, then what should i write in it? Because even while immigration at aiport they might ask me why am i going there, so will it be enough if i tell them that im going to meet one of my friends?

[@altamash1080p]

Suppose i sold one of my flat of 85L and after marriage i purchased a new one of cheaper rate around 40-50 L, and I'm a corporate employee my salary is 30-35k. So can i apply visa for like honeymoon????

[@rollingfeettales]

Yes you can apply for Schengen visa for your honeymoon! Just that ensure you all the documents & have enough balance to cover your trip!

[@barnalibhattacharjee5640]

Sir vfs me documents k sath flight reservation tickets v deni h? Agar haan toh dummy tickets se reservation karenge toh woh 48hrs validity rahega jo hume interview date se pehle hi reserve karna hota h toh how do we provide flight reservation tickets while submitting documents in vfs.

[@rollingfeettales]

Dummy tickets ki validity 2weeks wali bhi hoti hai, you can book that for Schengen visa. Do watch Video on Dummy Tickets that we have created!

[@deeptipandey8216]

Hi My husband and I are planning to travel with my 2.5-year-old kid, so what will change in the VISA application process?

[@rollingfeettales]

Process will be same as normal Schengen visa application. Just that for kiddo, you will have to add his/her birth certificate and mention in your cover letter that you're travelling with your spouse and kid (add details).

[@Qazi.Mukarram]

Hello Brother, very informative video, I loved it.. everything well explained. I still have one question? That every time I book an appointment for any European country do I have to make new account on VFS? Or one Account will work? Please clarify this?

[@rollingfeettales]

You will have to create separate VFS account for different Schengen (European) country.

[@Qazi.Mukarram]

@@rollingfeettales Ah okay, that's why u can't login abi samaj gea. Thank You bro.

[@moncheri7]

I will be travelling with my mother and she will be paying for all the expenses for both of us. Should I prepare sponsor documents as well???

[@rollingfeettales]

Yes you will have to attach sponsorship letter signed by her in your Schengen visa application along with her bank statement. Do mention about this in cover letter as well.

[@arwaelectricwala6590]

Hello! I am student in France and my fiancé wants to come here and stay with me for a week or so? What's the procedure for the same? Will I have to provide with any proof for the letter of hosting?

[@rollingfeettales]

Yes, your fiance will have to attach a letter signed by you that has mention that s/he is going to visit you. You should also include your address proof in France. In case you're also sponsoring the trip, then bank statement would be needed. Do include if you have any proof of s/he being your fiance (engagement card/photos etc)!

[@nikhilshelar8584]

I want to apply for Poland but I don't have any ITR details. I have not filled this ever. Please guide.

[@rollingfeettales]

If you're working then you would have Form16 at least? You can submit that and mention this in your Schengen visa application.

[@Wallflow3r]

Hi sir , your video is very informative. I am planning to visit Poland for an art festival. I will be staying for 8 days and then going to the UK to visit my sister. I have applied for UK visa , and will attach it in the cover letter since my itenary is India to Poland , Poland to UK and UK to India. I have one question. I am currently unemployed since I recently graduated. I have savings and my parents are sponsoring this trip. In this case what documents will I be needing ? Thank you in advance.

[@rollingfeettales]

While applying for Schengen visa, you would have to include Your parents bank statement along with sponsorship letter signed by them. Also, you will have to mention this in your cover letter. Do include your UK visa copy to make your Schengen visa application stronger!

[@Wallflow3r]

@@rollingfeettales Thank you for your help! Will do so!

[@raj__6004]

Brother I have Czech Republic work permit for 2years should I apply short term visa then convert it into long term visa or directly apply for long term visa

[@rollingfeettales]

I don't think you can apply for a long or short Schengen visa! Basis your travel history they either give you short one or long one Schengen visa. No separate process for the same.

[@NishaRawat-m6v]

Brother i have a doubt ..if you are a digital marketer ot a content creator who works from home basically and that's the only source of income then in that case what documents you need and do you need itr too ? Please tell 😢

[@rollingfeettales]

Unfortunately we don't have that information 😔. Our sense would be that you can show your earning proofs & bank statement. Also if you file ITR for this income then including that would be beneficial for Schengen visa!

[@NikitaSingh-vl3cj]

I live in Australia and l am an Australian PR holder, and want to apply visa for Iceland, will the process remain the same?

[@rollingfeettales]

Yes, I think you will have to apply for Schengen visa from Australia. Process would remain the same!

[@KingsBinge]

Hello just a query regarding the ( Income tax return ) My dad and mom are travelling to Europe on tourist visa in June so while checking the documents list for Visa applications they require proof of Income which is ITR form but my dad has a total income of around 3.5-4.5 Lakhs and same for my mother and they also have a monthly average bank balance of around 3 Lakhs each currently They also hold Fixed Deposit of around 50 Lakh each So First question is with so low total income in ITR will it be a concern or given a sufficient bank balance its ok and should i attached Fixed deposit statement Secondly Should i say my dad is sponsoring my mom or should go with the both are handling there expenses on own Please suggest TIA

[@rollingfeettales]

Definitely add FD documents along with bank statements. Since you mom & dad hold bank balance independently, they can apply individually but mention in cover letter that they are travelling with each other. This is what we do (mentioning each other's name along with passport details in cover letter). Hope this helps!

[@spiritualwarrior8467]

I got email from Germany embassy on 31 of July that my passport has damaged pages further Schengen visa process can’t be continued with this passport.Plz submit new passport.My new passport reached at embassy on 20 August and today is 27 aug. still I didn’t get any decision, will I get my visa approved?

[@rollingfeettales]

We don't see any challenge with the Schengen visa process in this case! Just that they would take usual time to process the application that us usually 2 weeks.

[@spiritualwarrior8467]

@@rollingfeettales ok thank you sir

[@snehadutta2697]

Hi, we are a family of 3(including an infant). Do we need to have 3 cover letters or we can have 1 with details of the 3 people

[@rollingfeettales]

You'll have to apply separate Schengen visa application for each member. Each Cover letter can have mention of each other names who are travelling to Europe. Hope this helps! ☺️

[@HaneeshKatariya]

Hello for visa dummy tickets are fine or confirm tickets As confirmed refundable tickets are very expensive

[@rollingfeettales]

Dummy tickets for Schengen visa would be fine. Just ensure you get a longer validity tickets as Schengen visa can take couple of weeks depending on embassy you apply! We have created a video on dummy tickets as well - do check it out! 😊

[@Mickaddiction]

Hi Sir, my company does not provide a NOC as per norms. I am informed by HR to draft an email and ask for approval from your immediate manager. Once it is approved then take the printout and we can stamp it, pls advise. Thank you!

[@rollingfeettales]

Ideally they should be able to provide NOC ( we can share the format to be printed on your company letterhead - do check description for details). Else, if that doesn't work, then do attach signed & sealed copy of your email confirmation.

[@davidriches1866]

Actually we are planning to visit Swiss in December (3 members) for tourism. Among 3 , two of them did not file ITR due to salary constraints.. So in this case apart from ITR which document they need to suffice? Also for salaried employees, do we need to show funds or else just salary pay slips are enough?

[@rollingfeettales]

Bank statement is required for all type of Schengen visa application. So in your case also it's needed ( should be sealed & signed by bank). Though ITR is a required document, in case it's not there, do mention in cover letter for the reason. Rest Salary slip, HR letter & bank statement should suffice. Hope this helps!

[@dipikachatterjee6444]

Hello I am preparing to apply for my first Schengen Visa, itinerary planned : Switzerland -> Germany -> France -> Switzerland. I am visiting my Family and Friends in all the places, kindly helps with the following: 1) Type of visa - tourist or visitor? 2) What details do I need to provide for each stay - is address enough? 3) How to check VFS dates before applying? 4) In case I may want to visit places not already planned and mentioned in my cover letter (eg amsterdam/netherlands) will that be allowed or is it an issue? 5) How much bank balance should I show for a 4 week trip? Does FD count or only Savings Bank balance? 6) Can I get work from home while my stay there or should it be a full holiday, like what should be mentioned on my letter from employer Thanks in advance for the help.

[@rollingfeettales]

That's a lot of questions Dipika! 😄 Will try to answer: 1. Tourist visa 2. If you are staying at friend/family place then their address proof is reqd (along with mention of stay in cover letter). 3. You can check this on VFS site once you create your login. 4. That's not needed. You can always change your itinerary post getting Schengen visa! So stick to one itinerary for now. 5. Minimum of €100/night stay should be there. Yes, FDs do count. You can include them if your balance is not that high. 6. NOC letter should mention that you're on holiday and your leaves have been approved. Refrain from adding details that you would be working from there. Hope this helps!

[@dipikachatterjee6444]

@@rollingfeettales thanks a lot for the prompt reply, I will stick to these. 🤞 For my visa

[@HaneeshKatariya]

Hello for visa dummy tickets are fine or confirm tickets As confirmed refundable tickets are very expensive

[@rollingfeettales]

Dummy tickets should be fine for Schengen visa. However while getting it do ensure that it's valid till the time your Schengen visa is getting processed. You can checout our video on Dummy Tickets! 😊

[@davidmagar1359]

Hi, Thanks for such an informative video. Would you please answer below doubts for me: I want to apply for a Schengen visa so that I can travel to Paris and apply for "The French Foreign Legion" (French Army) and usually once I show up in their main office I get free accommodation and meals until my whole training and final exam period (3 weeks); and Yes, they do accept Schengen visa but my main question here is, should I mention about this on my cover letter or not? and let's say I have an itinerary of 2 months so, even if I book refundable hotels and tickets (Assuming I will ask for refunds once admitted to the FFL office) is 3L enough on the bank statement? and if there is anything you can guide me with please feel free Thanks :)

[@rollingfeettales]

Our recommendation would be to mention everything in the cover letter & submit necessary documents as well. For hotels, refundable bookings are perfectly fine for Schengen visa. We do the same! For bank statement, usually €100/night is required. Since you have itinerary for 60 days in Schengen area, would recommend to have bank balance of around 6-10Lakh. Hope this helps!

[@PwuGoldy]

Hi brother. .I apply schengen visa swizarland the give refusal. ....This decision is based on the following reasons: • The information submitted regarding the justification for the purpose and conditions of the intended stay was not reliable. • There are reasonable doubts as to the reliability, as to the authenticity of the supporting documents submitted or as to the veracity of their contents. • There are reasonable doubts as to your intention to leave the territory of the Member States before the expiry of the visa. What I do know can explain if I reapply again swizarland visa the can approve my visa

[@rollingfeettales]

Looks like either you missed some documents or didn't have documents that give them the sense that you would come back to India. Do go through your submitted documents (like HR letter, proper itinerary, sufficient bank statement, ITRs, Salary slip etc.) and can reapply if you feel they made a mistake (but do include more supporting documents).

[@PwuGoldy]

Thnku brother I I reapply again there with a supporting documents the can approve my visa. ..need to mention in cover letter I come back to india early

[@HaneeshKatariya]

Hello for visa dummy tickets are fine or confirm tickets As confirmed refundable tickets are very expensive

[@rollingfeettales]

For Schengen visa, dummy tickets are fine. However ensure that they are valid for the duration while your visa is getting processed. For more details watch: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5_QmmhnbJ5qbrc

[@poojalokhande3627]

Hello, I’m planning to travel to italy in April 2025 and will apply for visa in October 2024(6 months in advance of travel). But will not be able to attach train tickets as they open up only 2 months prior, will that suffice?

[@rollingfeettales]

Yes, that's fine. You would mention this in your itinerary. Or see if you can show any other mode of travel (bus or car rentals - usually they are refundable) for your Schengen visa!

[@poojalokhande3627]

Thank you!

[@Ss-nw9ww]

Can we go on tourist visa and work there ? If such restrictions are put then they must be misutilized

[@rollingfeettales]

Nope, you can't work on Schengen Tourist visa in Europe!

[@manjulikarajsingh]

How many days are considered safe in order to apply the visa is a months time okay ?

[@rollingfeettales]

Schengen visa application time duration varies depending on the time of the year. For e.g once it was 45 days for us and every embassy mentions the current processing time on their site. In general, Two month advance should be safe enough!

[@Garimapal]

visa fee has to be paid to vfs even in case of france, how can you say that it can be paid online?

[@rollingfeettales]

For some Schengen countries, they have process to first fill the Schengen visa form online and pay the Schengen Visa fee there itself. At VFS, you will have to pay VFS agency cost. But in some countries, Visa fee & VFS fees needs to be paid at VFS. It changes time to time!

[@sripathin2934]

Hello. What is the ITR annual income limit for approve schengen visa.. Mine is 3.6 lakhs. And my bank balance 4 lakhs.

[@rollingfeettales]

There is no minimum income tax limit for Schengen visa! For Bank balance around 3-5L/person is good enough balance for Schengen visa!

[@sripathin2934]

@@rollingfeettales thanks for your response.

[@growharp383]

Anyone here who pay for the cover letter??

[@mimmi9]

The dummy ticket website that you have provided is it legit? And if we book dummy tickets from this website will it be considered by the embassies for Schenegan visa? And also for how long these dummy tickets will be valid?

[@rollingfeettales]

Yes it's legit & they provide verifiable flight tickets. Since they are verifiable, there is no issue for Schengen visa. Validity of these tickets are usually till the date of travel.

[@mimmi9]

@@rollingfeettales okay thanks a lot

[@Imeandmee]

Sir i got my uk tourist visa rejected last month bcz of weak home coutnty ties and also not able to show proof of funds ( don't have itr ) i am 23 and unemployed can i get schengen visa for tourism ? What chances i can get it plz help sir

[@Imeandmee]

Also i wanna travel solo

[@rollingfeettales]

You can show any relatives (parents) sponsoring your trip. You will have to include their bank statement along with a signed letter that mentions that they are sponsoring your trip.

[@RavinderKaur-ss9kz]

Hello brother....Maine hungary ka tourist visa apply kiya tha 12 din hogye abhi tak result nhi aya ..but kuch logo ka 4 din mai visa aa raha hai and negative positive result msg or email mai confirm krti hai embassy ja fr passport aane par pata lagda hai ???

[@rollingfeettales]

Schengen visa aane me time lag sakta hai, given that abhi kaafi rush hai applications ka. Positive Negative jab passport milta hai tabhi pata chalta hai ki Schengen visa mila ya nae. Sms ya email pe confirm nae karte hain.

[@RaviChandran-kh9cj]

Hello brother my age66 if any forgine job opertiunity available please tell me

[@rollingfeettales]

You could check job portals for foreign jobs! We don't know of any at the moment.

[@sangeetbahrani7831]

Which type we should select? Single entry or multiple entry visa?

[@rollingfeettales]

Single or multiple entry Schengen visa would depend on your travel itinerary. If during your single visit, you come out of Schengen area and re-enter in Schengen area then you would need multiple entry Schengen visa!

[@HiturajSahu]

How do you book refundable international flight tickets?

[@rollingfeettales]

From any of the booking platforms like MakeMyTrip or Goibibo etc or directly from Airlines ' website!

[@nagavelliumakanth3795]

Dubai to Europe multiple visa. What required documents?

[@rollingfeettales]

For Schengen visa, documents wise it would be more or less same. Do check with VFS centre for the same.

[@nilanjanbasu7633]

Can I add my mothers account alongside mine for financial documents?

[@rollingfeettales]

Yes you can add your mother's financial documents for your Schengen visa application! However, you would have to mention this in your cover letter that She is sponsoring your trip and attach a letter signed by your mom that she's sponsoring your Schengen trip!

[@geetikaboinapalli1307]

Is covering letter important for visiting my sister in Germany??

[@rollingfeettales]

Yes, for Schengen visa, cover letter is a must document that states your purpose of visit along with trip details!

[@sweetsonu9218]

Thank you all the information 😊. If planning to travel to Sweden and nearby countries for approx 3 days in each country but there is a connecting flight to anyone of the first schengen countries via Germany then where will the immigration takes place ? Germany or Sweden? In such scenario, in which country I should be applying visa - Germany or Sweden? Should such connecting flights be booked or is it preferred to look for direct flights ?

[@rollingfeettales]

Your immigration would happen in Germany if that's the first port of entry. However since your destination is Sweden & nearby countries with equal night stays, you can apply at Sweden Embassy for Schengen visa.

[@sweetsonu9218]

Thank you so much again for your guidance. I won’t be staying at Germany. The connected flight is via Germany.

[@TeluguPie]

Your rejection story was very important for me. I had a doubt on what can be done during job transition and it got clarified.

[@rollingfeettales]

Glad that my experience about Schengen visa was of help to you! 😊

[@AnujSaini-p9g]

sir aagr only bank statement lagye to chance hai visa ka ? found approx 4 lack hold on last 6 months

[@rollingfeettales]

You mean only bank statements and no other financial documents (like ITR, sal slip etc )? For Schengen visa, you need to attach all the documents mentioned in video.

[@tgiovlogs]

All documents are mandatory

[@Shrey10]

If I apply for 90 days short visa of tourist for Europe , is it possible embassy will give me less than 90!days to stay and why ? I’ve heard some one applied for 90 days tourist visa and got only 10 days visa so what’s the point of 90 days visa ?

[@rollingfeettales]

Yes it's upto embassy to decide the Schengen visa duration. For us mostly we have got exact trip duration (what we showed in itinerary) Schengen Visa. 😒 Only once we got 6 months Schengen visa from Greece embassy. Rest of the time exact trip duration visa! But this time we got 2 yrs multiple entry Schengen visa! ☺️

[@Squashgameboys]

Is that important to Enter and exit the country that issues a visa? ( when we show tickets to the VFS office )

[@rollingfeettales]

At the time of Schengen visa application at VFS, you will have to show either maximum number of nights stay in the country or entry to the country if night spends are equal.

[@Squashgameboys]

@@rollingfeettales Thanks 😊

[@mutyalanaveen3593]

What if i don't have an ITR for the last 2 years in that case does they reject it ?

[@rollingfeettales]

ITR is one of the required documents for Schengen visa. If you don't have, then do mention the reason for the same in the cover letter of Schengen visa.

[@visweswararaodss6646]

Wonderfully explained all details !!!

[@rollingfeettales]

Thank you for the encouragement! We wish to bring many more videos that make travel planning easy!

[@desivoyagers6786]

Very informative ❤

[@rollingfeettales]

Thank you for the encouraging words! ☺️ Glad that you liked our Schengen visa information!

[@AnkitaMorePatil]

What’s the process for an infant (7months old baby) Schengen visa?

[@rollingfeettales]

It's the usual process of applying. Only thing changes is to submit his/her birth certificate, copy of parents' passport. You should also mention in your Schengen visa application cover letter that you're travelling with your baby (along with details).

[@AnkitaMorePatil]

@@rollingfeettales thanks 👍

[@sripathin2934]

Hi brother. My online flight reservation (dummy) pnr status now shows no details fount. When I book it shows confirmed. I contact the helpline of thw website, they told dummy tickets are value 3days to maximum 1 week as per airlines policy. It's just your itinerary for schengen visa , there's no problem for this status. My question:did Visa officer check my flight ticket status? And this one refuse my application?

[@rollingfeettales]

Dummy tickets are commonly used for Schengen visa application. However, whether Visa officer checks for PNR validity is purely upto them. If they don't it would be fine! Which place did you book the dummy flight tickets for your Schengen visa application?

[@sripathin2934]

@@rollingfeettales via travel agency brother.

[@sripathin2934]

@@rollingfeettales Hi brother. Your processed visa application is ready for collection from the Visa application center. I have opted courier service. Then why I go and collect from vfs?. My application got refused ?

[@rollingfeettales]

This message doesn't mean your Schengen Visa is refused. It mean a decision has been made. Now VFS would receive your passport and courier it to you. Post receiving, you should get the status of your visa application!

[@ananthumohan4368]

Hi Sir, Is Covid Vaccination Certificate mandatory for Schengen tourist visa ?

[@rollingfeettales]

For Schengen visa, Covid vaccination certificate is no longer required! VFS folks returned this to us while submitting Schengen visa documents!

[@ananthumohan4368]

@@rollingfeettales Thanks for your valuable information 👍

[@subhashreesubhasmitanayak263]

Hello, soft copy of noc letter from comapny is fine or not ?

[@rollingfeettales]

For Schengen visa, NOC's Hard copy is required which is printed on company's letterhead.