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?

[@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.

[@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 !

[@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?

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@ajay-xx9jb]

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

[@aaabeenav7]

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

[@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?

[@DiscoverTop10Places]

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

[@SrishtiTehri]

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

[@KritikaGoel]

Glad to hear that! Also, texting you now!

[@ugottabekiddin_]

This is a nice video. Well explained!

[@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?

[@RK19091]

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

[@PokéAsh89]

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

[@vikkileese1766]

What Schengen country to apply for an Indian for the first time? Which countries are good for Indians?

[@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 🙏

[@dipenpopat2981]

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

[@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?😢

[@ssaihtc8922]

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

[@MadhveeJha]

Superb helpful video Kritika. Thank you so much.

[@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

[@harireddy1756]

Planning for schengen visa & 6 months back Ukraine to India

[@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

[@Garimapal]

You need to fill the country visa application before booking for an appointment. VFS will ask for the application number.

[@KritikaGoel]

Yeah the process seems to have changed now

[@srv7437]

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

[@saurabhkaushik7414]

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

[@faryalalam7730]

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

[@prince5589]

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

[@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?

[@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

[@Hewagej]

Really very good video Thank your information

[@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?

[@desigypsy]

Thanks Kritika for this informative video..

[@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?

[@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

[@LALANAZIM]

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

[@Ng9999-x8h]

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

[@KritikaGoel]

😊❤️

[@dadajaankekalaam]

1. Mam do we need to submit application fee while applying for scholarships too? 2. If we want to work part time after reaching our dream university, Should we apply for work permit visa or just study visa? 3. If I have already done Master's in Nutrition Science in my country but I want to do my Master's in same field again from Kings Colleges London, UK. Then in this case will my application be considered or not? Won't be happen that my application rejected because of dual masters??

[@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

[@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😵‍💫😵‍💫

[@techgyan495]

We are eagerly waiting for your blog❤️

[@Pritamxp]

My elder sister is a permanent resident of France. Will I get any benefit for the visa? For that reason I will not have any hotel bookings. And this is my first-time going abroad. Received my passport today by the way.

[@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

[@incognito2871]

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

[@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

[@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

[@RM-lg2cm]

Since India is flexing its muscles on the world stage currently, should make it as difficult if not more for Shengen region to visit India, instead of falling head over heels

[@Derekjcb]

Totally agree.

[@way-ht1yu]

Hi, My father has passed away, and my mother receives a pension, which is her primary source of income. However, the pension slips are still issued in my father's name. Can she use this as proof of income for visa and travel purposes..

[@a.roar.a]

Loved the info!😍💯

[@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

[@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..

[@medullaryman]

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

[@aniruddhdutta2593]

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

[@HighCAGR]

Hey Kritika, Thank you for this video. I am going to apply my first Schengen Visa day after tomorrow in Delhi embassy and hopefully I will be in Europe the end of July till the first week of August. My itinerary includes Paris, Amsterdam and Brussels (Tomorrowland). If you are travelling during similar times then please allow me to say thank you with a cup of coffee. Thank you once again for your efforts and enlightenment over the whole travel vertical. Best wishes, Ansh.

[@Mrtribru69]

Are you traveling to Brussels as well?? I am in Belgium living in Brugge town

[@HighCAGR]

@@Mrtribru69 Yes I'll be in Brussels from 28 July onwards and will be attending Tomorrowland Week 3 🍻 🎉

[@Vlogsweather]

delhi main appointment mil rahi hai

[@abhasingh9426]

Ansh Adlakha, did u get visa??

[@HighCAGR]

@@abhasingh9426 Already done with Europe, now in NYC 😊

[@muhammedibrahimpk6350]

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

[@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.

[@aniketabhyankar7473]

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

[@xaviermathews2101]

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

[@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 ?

[@helee28]

Hi, thanks for the precise walkthrough! I'm a freelancer and don't have a regular job or my own 'business' (self employed category). Is this going to be a problem? Everything else I can show.

[@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?

[@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 ?

[@_stv1]

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

[@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 ?

[@vinod.k.maroodi5979]

Informative video.. Thank you

[@abisheka355]

U can book dummy tickets online also it is what recommended by embassy

[@sayjal2499]

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

[@a7534]

Hi Kritika Goel, This is Jyotirmoy, me and my wife both planning to travel Europe in June for 15days from Mumbai, and we are covering 3 countries France, Swiss, Italy. I will staying more days in swiss so applying Schengen visa through swiss embassy, I wonder and worried a little that do I need to show all train booking for cross country for applying Schengen visa?

[@sstravelandtale1975]

which countries are you gonna explore in your nexttrip?

[@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?

[@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

[@snehasishmazumder2425]

Very informative video!! 👍

[@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!

[@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 :)

[@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

[@hrishabhdivya]

No appointment slots are currently available. Please try another application center if applicable .. this message is showing in New Delhi VFS i really need to travel to Germany this November .. what should I do. Do i keep checking every day ? Also i will be staying there for 57 days do i really need to show them 120 euros per day every though i have letter of invitation from my friend in Germany and there family

[@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 !!!!

[@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.

[@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?

[@subabalasubramanian1907]

what about people below the age of 60years regarding vaccination requirement?They can't get booster dose from govt hospitals.And if they get the vaccination done from private hospitals,they don't issue any certificate.

[@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🙏

[@solotraveller87]

hi, thanks for the detailed video. I have one query. If I am applying fro Schengen visa at German VFS and I receive a multiple entry visit valid of 6 months. For the first trip, I understand I need to enter Germany first. What about the next trip say in the year end? If I wish to travel to Netherlands, do I need to first visit Germany and then board a train/flight to Netherlands or can I travel straight to Netherlands?

[@KritikaGoel]

Nope you can fly directly to the Netherlands :)

[@shubhambusiness6202]

Hey, do we require a civil status certificate for Schengen visa if applying via Switzerland embassy? Travelling states : France, Switzerland, Germany? Please assist as my appointment is on 9th

[@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?

[@gollapinnivaishnavi7055]

Hey, I have filled in the place of submission as mumbai while filling in the form for France visa on its website. But now I am not finding a slot for appointment in Mumbai. With this application can i book a slot in any other place in India or should I change my visa application( which is to be taken from France visa website) according to the place where I am finding a slot?

[@jobanpreetsingh8614]

Dear sis , i had applied business visa of france nd bio done on 7 june am travelled on 21 june but no get approval then i will extend ticket sis no create any kind of issue we extend ticket ??? Nd plz tell me about when will expect final decision ????

[@Nelsondebbarma501]

Kriti you sound like UPSC Topper ❤

[@gayatrihaldar5570]

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

[@Sports590]

I'm NOT Jealous or insecure not this shows that if you become a Beautiful Young Girl, You easily get Free Validation and Attention. 😢 This is how the World Works and it will be in this way for the foreseeable future.

[@dchennaraidu]

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

[@KritikaGoel]

Hey yes you can!

[@tarun9529]

Hey , a very informative video Kritika . By the way miss the chat items in ur Bombay anadha Bhavan katpadi branch now . Used to be a good hangout place during my school days

[@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?

[@shreyajana1273]

Super helpful!

[@tanayapatil3298]

Hi, So i recently got my visa for AUstria where i was orinally suppose to leave on 29th Sept but couldnt due to some issues. I got a visa for 30 days.So does that means i can travel anytime in that duration?Also what all documents will i need to show during immigration at airport?