SCHENGEN VISA FOR INDIANS | Documents Required, Cost & How to Apply for Europe Tourist Visa!

[@KritikaGoel]

Time stamps: 00:00 Intro 00:50 Disclaimer 01:10 What is a Schengen visa? 01:36 Types of tourist Schengen visas 02:05 Duration of Schengen visa 02:36 Where to apply for Schengen visa? 02:56 Which country’s embassy to apply the Schengen visa to? 03:31 How to book your Schengen visa appointment 05:53 Cost of Schengen visa 06:16 Documents required for Schengen visa 16:26 Q&A related to the Schengen visa 16:35 What if I’m not sure about my date of travel? 17:30 How does visa stamping work when traveling by train to different countries? 17:56 What if we don’t have any income tax returns? 18:33 Do you have to enter from the same country if you have a one year multiple entry visa? 18:50 My Schengen visa got rejected, should I reapply? And pay again for the VFS appointment? 19:12 Since your last trip was largely unplanned, how did you apply for the visa without hotel bookings? 19:49 Schengen visa 90/180 rule 20:42 Outro

[@khushiyadav1353]

What is this

[@khushiyadav1353]

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[@sagaropreti5165]

i love u

[@enosh1000]

Isnt it now handled by bls spain?

[@mohmur8029]

Hai Kritika, Which travel insurance company you opt for and would suggest for us?

[@abhinavr6117]

I am just in the process of planning a trip to Austria as a first time applicant and was hoping something to guide me in the right direction.This video is truly a revelation of all sorts ! Thank you for taking out time to explain the logistics behind the visa procedure !

[@KritikaGoel]

Glad to hear that :)

[@vishalsonkar1082]

@Abhinav R Did you apply for it? I am also doing the same.

[@abhinavr6117]

​@@vishalsonkar1082 Nah ! I am actually contemplating about a change of destination since a lot of articles over the internet boasts lately about the non availabilty of appointment dates specifically for the Schengen short stay Visa , post the 1st of July until furthur notice as quite a lot of applications (20,000 to be precise) are pouring in each day at the embassy which is making it quite tedious for them to process.Also there is an uncertainty in procuring the visa before your estimated date of departure since as we are running the risk of losing money over confirmed flight and hotel bookings for the visa.

[@arunbharathapu2944]

@@abhinavr6117 are there any slots for france this month?

[@abhinavr6117]

@@arunbharathapu2944 You could try maybe ! Austria , Netherlands and Belgium are the ones taking most time !

[@sayanibasu729]

Your video is so informative Kritika ❤️ Even I got Schengen visa three times and my bank balances are stated below:- For Italy (2019) I had 1L (8 days), Swiss (2020) 93,000/ (9 days), France (2022) 1.2L (9 days). I try to keep 10,000 per day per head basis and that works. (All documentation I do by myself)

[@Mrtribru69]

Where do you have to show 1 lakh or more? In your savings account? I mean daily account that we use? I am living in Belgium past many years...thus I dont need any visas . But in case if I have to invite my brother to visit, would like to know about it. Thanks

[@sayanibasu729]

@@Mrtribru69 I show my salary cum personal savings account. One thing keep in mind donnot transfer any bulk amount in your bank within 3/6 months of appointment. And a constant expenses from your account.

[@SanskaarANDSaini]

Hey! Thanks for your informative comment, just wanted to ask if this amount was after you paid for your flight and hotel, or including those expenses? Please help

[@sayanibasu729]

@@SanskaarANDSaini yes, I paid 28000 round (Delhi to Milan) before COVID. You can use credit card to book your flight tickets. Few suggestions:- 1) avoid applying France until you are married 2) book full refunable tickets 3) show itinerary in one country only (after visa you can change) 4) show a tight bond with India in covering letter itself like property documents or good job or marriage certificate etc.

[@nori9779]

@@sayanibasu729 why avoid France until married?

[@northrocks18]

I am a Sri Lankan based in Australia. Enjoy watching your travel vlogs. I also like your work ethic.

[@AnnuSia]

Thank you for the video Kiki. My Schengen visa got rejected recently and I have another appointment for august. I have a US visa and visited US in 2018 yet my Schengen got rejected 😅 I hope I will get it this time.

[@KritikaGoel]

Ahh I was talking to Radhika about this the other day and she told me this! Good luck with your next appointment and hit me up if you need any help :)

[@personelpurpose1531]

I think if you have any friends in Scheingein area try to get invitation from them,you will have greater chances

[@rajbos29]

Mine also got rejected last month. It was my first trip ever outside India😭

[@TheRoamingJhola]

@@KritikaGoel mine got rejected 5 times now :(

[@pujansinha5035]

@@TheRoamingJhola what are the rejection reasons?

[@technotambo2]

Am a Zambian KZbinr and I love your content! You Indians are very full of information! Thanks!

[@chamandeepgoyal2254]

great way of explaining each & every question that was there in my mind... God bless you dear

[@ajay-xx9jb]

Your English is very good. Short and simple , and standard.

[@karthiktraveltales]

Highly informative video.... Kudos for u to patiently do this with so much efforts. And adding timestamps for all topics was another great addition 🤟🏽

[@KritikaGoel]

Thank you :)

[@charumathy]

@@KritikaGoel need your help with this. Did you show proof for intra schengen transportation? And also for inter schengen transportation?

[@SrishtiTehri]

That was v v informative! Thank you for this video x

[@KritikaGoel]

Glad to hear that! Also, texting you now!

[@nithyarajaram7983]

For train travel,certain countries like Croatia,Hungary,Slovenia do stamp your passport but they simply check the visa and stamp it!

[@KritikaGoel]

Oh I can see why Croatia would because it’s not a Schengen country but I’ve not heard of it in Hungary and Slovenia

[@Mrtribru69]

I travelled by car, with Belgian friends ( I am Indian living in Belgium) through Slovenia to Croatia few years back. Only at Slovenia, Austria border they checked my passport.

[@ugottabekiddin_]

This is a nice video. Well explained!

[@RK19091]

Awesome vlog Kritika !! This was really helpful, thank you so much for covering so many important aspects related to schengen visa !

[@saurabhkaushik7414]

I like the fact that you are a travel content creator!!

[@aaabeenav7]

A beautiful girl explaining such an important topic…where to focus !!

[@PrasanthRagupathy]

Visa duration depends on the travel plan submitted during the visa application. To keep it simple, the travel dates decide the visa duration. Your videos are really cool. Keep up the good work 🙂

[@sarvesh316]

I had a 28 days itinerary and they issued a 6 months visa & It was my first international trip.

[@kritikumari]

@@sarvesh316 damm ya you are lucky🥹

[@salmanfaris5943]

​@@sarvesh316 Maximum Duration 90 Days... How It's Possible?

[@sarvesh316]

@@salmanfaris5943 this trip was in 2016.

[@KritikaBhatia]

Hi Kritika, The video was super helpful. Do you have any idea if i’ll need a separate visa for albania or the multiple entry visa should suffice if i’m going to greece and albania?

[@ssaihtc8922]

Thanks for sharing and it’s very helpful information 😊😊😊

[@dipenpopat2981]

Thanks for such informative video..... its helpful for visa and the travel planning through this area.....

[@faryalalam7730]

Wow. You are living your life. All the best. Happy travels.

[@smrutideshmukh1036]

Hi Kritika, When was your appointment date and did you got your Schengen visa for the current tour? How many days it took for you to get Visa?

[@techgyan495]

We are eagerly waiting for your blog❤️

[@incognito2871]

Yeah, tq Kiki, kindly do this kinda video to African countries also🤩

[@LorielynTomas]

Thanks for this informative vlog. I wanna ask if what is the correct date if I buy a travel insurance? Is it from the day of my departure until the date I will go back to my country? Thank you 🙏

[@KritikaGoel]

Yup should cover your dates of travel

[@Atul.yadav756]

Very informative .. I m planning it for thé end of 2023 Can I go without bookings of hotel in Europe ? Recommendation ?

[@the2introverts]

Proof of accommodation is mandatory, you can make a hotel reservation with free cancellation and show that as a proof too

[@DiscoverTop10Places]

My dream is to explore all Schengen countries with god grace.

[@prince5589]

Excellent,clean state forward..very helping video..

[@mihirshah161281]

Any recommended insurance for Schengen countries? Which insurance provider you prefer or have bought insurance from the most?

[@KritikaGoel]

I’ve used multiple platforms. You can check out Godigit, very easy to use.

[@nagalakshmighatrazu823]

Very informative video. Iam planning to travel to Europe next year. So your video is very useful. Thank you Kritika but so many documents submission n time for process looks difficult. It is not easy . Any way all the best for your travel and visa appointment

[@Ng9999-x8h]

This was really informative..thanks !! Love your content

[@KritikaGoel]

😊❤️

[@aniruddhdutta2593]

Good evening!!Love the video and well explained👏👏👏

[@MadhveeJha]

Superb helpful video Kritika. Thank you so much.

[@PokéAsh89]

Thank u so much for sharing this Kritika. I'm planning a trip for schengen countries in Europe.

[@dchennaraidu]

Thanks a lot for the info Kritika, can we show AirBnb reservation for Visa?

[@KritikaGoel]

Hey yes you can!

[@AroopBose]

Thank you, this video of yours is definitely useful for me. I had gone through the process but that was way back in 2019 when I visited Switzerland, I will be applying for Schengen visa again before the end of this month (March 2023). I already have a UK visa and will be traveling from London to Amsterdam. Hope everything goes well 🙏

[@Vaishnavi_Shandilya]

Awesome! Thank You!!💗

[@ad-entertainment-xi9dj]

do you need airline tickets of all the places that you are visiting or just the in and out flight tickets to schengen are. example - I am going to norway in march and then netherlands and then spain and back to india so do I need to show flight tickets for norway to netherlands and netherlands to spain as well? or just india to norway and spain to india

[@KritikaGoel]

Just in and out should be enough but if you have the domestic flights booked too, you can always include that as well but they just want to see when you’re leaving the Schengen region and that you have tickets

[@a.roar.a]

Loved the info!😍💯

[@medullaryman]

Heyyaaa. Looking forward to your NYC vlog! When's that coming out?!

[@ashishvish304]

Hi Kiki, as you have requested to issue long term visa in your cover letter, have they accepted this? What was the outcome? Thanks..

[@gayatrihaldar5570]

So we can do dummy booking for accommodation and flight . And also insurance... ?

[@snehasishmazumder2425]

Very informative video!! 👍

[@shreyajana1273]

Super helpful!

[@explorewithrawat]

Not getting the appointment dates. What I do now and I have to travel Europe in 25 of August.. can I get schengen visa still now

[@rajwindergill525]

Hi mam mera old passport england main renew hua tha fer wo passport lost ho geya tu maine india main new passport banwa leya lekin uske back side par likha hua hai old passport was issue from birmingham ab main europe ke leye visa apply karna chata hu tu koi problem tu nahi

[@rahulmalhotra3059]

Do we also need to book tickets for travel from one Schengen country to the other while applying for VISA ?

[@KritikaGoel]

Nope you can just mention in your cover letter how you’ll be commuting while in the Schengen region

[@zeus6533]

What's the case in students if they apply for Schengen visa their bank statement will be less than 1lakh , can we use other's bank statement

[@PratyushaMishra]

This was really really informative, Kiki! I hope we get info about US and UK visa too in future! One question - what kind of questions do they ask during appointment? Also I would love if in you travel vlog you can involve sort of the airport customs process too - questions etc! It will be really helpful 💖

[@sayanibasu729]

For Schengen visa they dont ask anything. They are VFS staffs who collects all the documents. That's it. For airport and customs, it depends.

[@PratyushaMishra]

@@sayanibasu729 oh Thank you! That's helpful 😊

[@suphalanayini4451]

​@@sayanibasu729I just wanted to go to Paris in future for a small trip would they ask anything depth about it?i mean any rejection chances?😢

[@praveensah1019]

A quick question: I have booked an appointment for one person; however, there are two people on the same unique reference number. Is that okay, or do we need to book an appointment for both separately?

[@KritikaGoel]

Should be fine as long as you paid for both people and both your names are mentioned in the appointment letter they send

[@moncheri7]

I will be travelling with my mother and she will be covering all the expenses for both of us so should I prepare sponsor documents as well?

[@KritikaGoel]

No, if you’re applying together, you can just attach your mom’s bank statements and mention in the cover letter that she will be funding the trip

[@moncheri7]

@@KritikaGoel thanks, one more question, I will be travelling multiple countries and I applied at German embassy. Do I also need to get train tickets for travelling from one country to another?

[@Hewagej]

Really very good video Thank your information

[@xaviermathews2101]

Very informative..superb. Is corbevax vaccinated person accepted in any schengen country? Any idea

[@UniversalLoveDrPreetiBansal]

Hi! Thank you so much for the information you shared! My question is: In case of not working status, can we say that my parents are supporting my trip.

[@KritikaGoel]

Yup you can, I’m guessing you’ll have to show their financial documents then

[@kirtig1764]

Hi Kritika, I have a query related to the photos. Could you please advise, if the back of both the photos are to be stamped with the Photo Store/ Studio details and the date the picture was taken? Thank you!

[@nagalakshmighatrazu823]

I remembered one thing .did you not visit Lauterbrinnen in Switzerland because it is real Paradise ,very beautiful place

[@KritikaGoel]

Yeah I mentioned it in my Interlaken vlog

[@nagalakshmighatrazu823]

@@KritikaGoel ok . I missed may be

[@prafullad.tirandaj2653]

While filling the application form the credit card and other columns remained to be ticked erroneously. At the time of submission can I submit the same document @ VFS?

[@aniketabhyankar7473]

Hello, what about the vaccination requirement now for Europe? Is booster dose a requirement as well?

[@harireddy1756]

Planning for schengen visa & 6 months back Ukraine to India

[@_stv1]

what if I don't got no ITR? i haven't paid tax because i don't come in any bracket

[@RajaniYoganathan-wu5kf]

If having schengen visa refusal is there is possible to apply another kind of visa for schengen country or should wait

[@LorielynTomas]

Hello, just wanna ask if it’s fine to fill out the Application form with pen? Thank you

[@shikharnigam1499]

I am applying for French Visa. I have completed the visa application process online. Now i have to book an appointment thriugh VFS. Can you please let me know if "place of issue" in passport decides which VFS centre you can apply to? I mean my place of issue of passport is Raipur and currently my residence is in Gujarat and I am getting available slots in Kolkata centre only.. so should I apply in Kolkata? Or will my place of issue or residence will create any problem?? I hope my question is clear..please answer its very very urgent.. like realllyyyyyy😵‍💫😵‍💫

[@vinod.k.maroodi5979]

Informative video.. Thank you

[@mazidurrahman4619]

what if I Don't come back, what is procurer to Legal

[@debospriyokarmakar1146]

is it possible if I just mail all the hard copies to VFS global?? I live in canada …. and when will I know they need my documents will they send me email?

[@desigypsy]

Thanks Kritika for this informative video..

[@swarupakawade2880]

Hi Kritika.... It is really a good video. You have covered most of the requirements. I have a question. I am applying for Schengen visa. The dates on the visa application and other documents do not match. As I applied in advance. I wasn't sure of the exact dates... Would there be a problem ?

[@sinugeorge5164]

Thanks for sharing the Information. I am planning for a 12 days Europe trip from April. When I checked the check list it's mentioned "proof of civil status". Do we need to provide any documents for that or passport would suffice for that?. Looking forward your reply.

[@suphalanayini4451]

Oh nice!me too wanted to visit only eifle tower its my dream😢could you please tell me?how much cost for entire trip including visa n ticket price🙏

[@vish0085]

Hi there, May i please know how they decide the 15 days or 3 month duration if they give you visa ? They give for visa from your planned starting day of journey as per your submitted itenary or they give randomly in blocks ?

[@raghuveersingh9418]

Hi, Thank you for the video. A quick question. My friend who has an indian passport works in Hungary on a work Visa, he is inviting me to stay at his place for a month (accomodation). What type of Visa should I select while applying for Schengen Visa Tourist or Friends and Family?

[@travel73191]

Reply urgent please. Hello i want to know. When you entered switzerland with france visa did you also went to france or just swiss. Also one more thing when you entered swiss immigration did they asked you that will you be going to france or not? Please reply these questions

[@LALANAZIM]

Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift of God, which is why we call it the present.

[@srv7437]

My visa was issued however they misplaced my passport somewhere and i had to cancel my ticket twice(non refundable); Horrible experience

[@marthaestibeiro7879]

Kritika pls reply ok so basically I am travelling to Portugal do we have to apply for tourist visa as we r going to travel n explore there pls reply?

[@kritiverma4411]

I will be traveling in mid September24 ...4 days in Austria...and 6 in Italy ..can you suggest shall I apply for Italy or Austria

[@KritikaGoel]

Italy

[@shahinajiwani6837]

Can u please guide me what if i don't have income tax papers for 3 years How can i proceed further for the visa ?

[@jatinkumardesai583]

Can one fill the missing information in Schengen countries tourist visa on the day of visa appointment at VFS global service center in Mumbai India? Pl guide me.

[@manjaavelu6279]

Hi Kritika i have to go to france for 90days by schenghen visa, so? do my company have to provide their bank statement and ITR filing proof ????This makes no sense !

[@KritikaGoel]

Not your company, it has to be your bank statements and ITR.

[@sdatta3657]

awesome!! 👍

[@anweshachakraborty2191]

Hye! Your video is very useful. I have applied for a single entry visa from Greek embassy. Can I go to Poland from Greece and then again come back to Greece and finally come back to India with single entry visa? Or do I need to apply multiple entry visa for that?

[@KritikaGoel]

Hey, you can do it with your single entry visa since they’re both in the Schengen region

[@books_and_boardingpasses]

I would love to see a flip through video of your passport ! The stories these pages hold !!!!

[@bhupinderchahal7]

Hi Kritika Hope you doing good. Your video was super informative. I wanted to know a few things about the bookings part for hotels. Could you suggest me a few websites which provide fully refundable bookings in case your visa gets rejected. That would be so nice of you. Thanks in advance and keep making such good content for us viewers.

[@KritikaGoel]

Hey glad to hear that! Booking.com has lots of fully refundable options for hotels. That’s what I use for this purpose :)

[@ssah7594]

Hey Kritika, they courier passport to the adddress mentioned in your passport or one can put another communication address?

[@KritikaGoel]

The one you fill in the form so it doesn’t have to be the same as your passport

[@coolearthtalks2005]

One question, do you have to be in india for 6 months before applying for a schengen visa?

[@KritikaGoel]

Nope

[@coolearthtalks2005]

I need help and clarity over this I'm in Vietnam and southeast asia since past 5 months and I am coming back to India and I want to apply for spanish schengen visa.@@KritikaGoel

[@praffuljavare1651]

Hi Kritika, does the location of the appointment matter? I will be in Bangalore during my appointment but I got a slot in Panaji. Do you know if this is permissible?

[@muhammedibrahimpk6350]

If I am planning to travel europe with my family, will it cost around 10000 for each schwngan visa? Or total 10000 enough?

[@Nadu-center-but-lighta-onesidu]

You got earlier appointment for Schengen through French route?

[@AtulBhatt]

thanks for sharing all details 👌❣️

[@devangpatel1980]

Hi Kritika....Very nice informative video....I would like to know is October End with my family good time to visit Austria.... Hungary....Prague .... Reply

[@cakesindia]

*Switzerland visitor visa required documents they did not mention student bonafide certificate. Is it required? Because im not able to get it from my institute.*

[@rattygh6495]

Thank you for info..is credit card mandatory for visa and how much limit they need

[@diararose11]

Credit Card is not mandatory, a good sufficient bank balance is along with investments.

[@PrabaRaja-xn1vs]

Is there any chance to get visa after travel date. I am planning to travel on 27th July but I have not received my passport till now.

[@namanjain9493]

I don't have any visas on my old passports, is it still required to submit my old passports?

[@KritikaGoel]

Nope you don’t have to

[@sriram957]

Hi Kritika, I was planning to apply to German tourist/ Schengen visa. I have the offer to attend a Coding boot camp in Berlin that starts on October 9. The confirmation from boot camp came today. So I logged into VFS to book my appointment - selected Chennai Visa Application center, appointment category as Schengen - but the first available slot is October 25, 2022. What should I do now? Can I enter Germany through some other Schengen country? Please let me know what I can do, this boot camp is really important for my career. Apologies for springing this up on you like this but I really have no one who could guide me here.

[@karanbajaj]

Curious, what did you finally do in this case?

[@ramaraoavula7366]

Kritika thankyou so 💓 much I like this video 👌 💕 💗 📹 💖 ❤ 👌

[@Anonymous0224.]

I want to travel amsterdam and paris so should i go for france visa or netherlands as i have heard that getting through france might face rejection more than getting from amsterdam

[@niralshah5511]

Hello mam if i don't have the income tak returns file so there is chances to get a schengen visa?

[@468hitman]

very well explained

[@sayjal2499]

Hey kiki Thank you for the video! It was informative and helpful and very well explained :)

[@gayatriparameswaran9764]

I am residing in US but don’t have American citizenship/Green card. Can I apply for Schengen visa in US for multi entry for the first time?