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

If you’re looking to apply for a Schengen visa (tourist visa for Europe), then this video covers everything you need to know as an Indian applying for a Schengen visa in 2022. I cover what the Schengen visa is, different types of Schengen visa, how and where to apply, the list of documents you need to submit to get your visa, the visa fee for the Schengen visa, and I’ve also tried to answer some of the questions you guys sent me on Instagram and some general tips for the Schengen visa. This is my fourth time applying for a Schengen visa in four years, so hopefully, this information I’ve shared based on my experience with VFS and the Schengen visa is useful and if you have any more questions, let me know in the comments!
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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
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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]

???

[@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?

[@RK19091]

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

[@zambianyoutuberx]

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

[@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?

[@northrocks18]

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

[@chamandeepgoyal2254]

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

[@sayjal2499]

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

[@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 !

[@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?

[@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

[@aniruddhdutta2593]

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

[@PokéAsh89]

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

[@saurabhkaushik7414]

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

[@dipenpopat2981]

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

[@user-ij9gj8oh2r]

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

[@KritikaGoel]

😊❤️

[@SrishtiTehri]

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

[@KritikaGoel]

Glad to hear that! Also, texting you now!

[@a.roar.a]

Loved the info!😍💯

[@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 🙏

[@medullaryman]

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

[@xaviermathews2101]

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

[@AtulBhatt]

thanks for sharing all details 👌❣️

[@Hewagej]

Really very good video Thank your information

[@books_and_boardingpasses]

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

[@snehasishmazumder2425]

Very informative video!! 👍

[@faryalalam7730]

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

[@incognito2871]

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

[@MadhveeJha]

Superb helpful video Kritika. Thank you so much.

[@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?

[@Vaishnavi_Shandilya]

Awesome! Thank You!!💗

[@moinchini6624]

Hi @kritika could you please suggest a less expensive website than 'visa reservation' for flight itenary?? Few websites provides tickets having less validity eventually risk to visa application I am afraid!

[@techgyan495]

We are eagerly waiting for your blog❤️

[@ssaihtc8922]

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

[@ajay-xx9jb]

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

[@desigypsy]

Thanks Kritika for this informative video..

[@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

[@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!

[@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 ?

[@prince5589]

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

[@vinod.k.maroodi5979]

Informative video.. Thank you

[@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.

[@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?

[@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

[@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.

[@vaishwaanara]

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 ?

[@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?

[@preethishetty6699]

Thank you so much for your guidance Mam, Got so much of information and it was useful while applying the visa and submitting as well, could you please help me out how many days it will take for processing of visa, i have applied for Schengen France visa in Chennai - please advise Mam

[@PravinChandran1983]

very nice and apt information, thank you

[@bharkavicutie1885]

Hi @krithika Goel do you have any idea on the processing time for france visa...i.had applied on 12th but havent received my visa yet. Will you be able to say on wats the processing time

[@Mrtribru69]

Kritika, nice informative video for people who want to travel to Schengen countries. I am from Belgium , and fortunately I can travel anywhere visa free. But I am wondering if I have to invite my brother or other relatives here...so many paper-works!! Hope you will visit Belgium this time. I am at Brugge this beautiful Unesco heritage town.

[@shreyajana1273]

Super helpful!

[@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?

[@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?

[@charumathy]

Hello Kritika Goel need your help with this. Did you show proof for intra schengen transportation? And also for inter schengen transportation?

[@rashirajsingh]

Hi Kritika, I have a question ⁉️ I booked visa appointment for Germany and took travel insurance from VFS site only so in the document it states Germany.. now flights were cheaper to Paris so I am planning to fly through Paris.. is it possible to enter from Paris and still get my visa and will the travel insurance be valid across?

[@amonkartanay6]

Hi, I wish to apply to Italy Tourist Visa from Bangalore. Is it necessary to translate documents to Italian before submitting to the consulate as mentioned in the VFS website?

[@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?

[@FinanceTeacher123]

Great! Thanks

[@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?

[@tbtihami1687]

Hii kiki 💓 I'm just curious that are you ever planning to go to South Korea 🇰🇷 & China as these are very popular 😉 countries for their culture and tradition. If you are planning to go please tell us.. Tq BTW love your 💖 content 💖 💕 and the way you edit the 📹 videos. Thanks a lot for showing us the beauty of nature 😍

[@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

[@aniketabhyankar7473]

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

[@joanmarieraffelanatarajan1362]

@Kritikagoel: Me and my husband are in different country. I live in Canada currently and he is in India but I need to show my Canadian salary as funds for his visa as well. Can we submit 2 visa application groups one from Canada for me and one for my husband from India and provide the same proof of fund?

[@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

[@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.

[@riteshkumar2686]

Very informative video 👌.

[@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 ?

[@Ronaldogiri]

Thanks for it 🥳

[@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?

[@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

[@kumarnambi5648]

Thanks for yo🤝ur information... 👍...

[@kushal809]

Thanks for sharing 😊👍👍

[@pujansinha5035]

Hello Kritika. Thanks for the informative video. Is there any country which a better visa approval rate (less strict) with minimal documentation ? I had 3 schengen visas in the past yet this year got my first rejection from Netherlands. I think i know the reason ( showed long duration travel insurance) however Im planning to wait until next year and apply to some other destination.

[@rudransh1069]

Never apply trough NL, go through France or Spain. Fortunately I don’t need visa but when I was processing for few of my close friends who are happen to be from India they find it easier and quicker. Plus India enjoys very warm relationship with France and hence chances of rejection are very less and bonus point you might get 3 Months plus multiple entry through France

[@user-fi7kh1gd6d]

@@rudransh1069 NL ? What's that ?

[@servicemagicuk4503]

Netherlands

[@surinder8253]

Itr bhi chahiye hota hai Ya bank statement se kaam ho jayega kya

[@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

[@aldovrover6494]

Hey ! Im applying for Schengen Visa from Delhi but im not getting any appointment till date. I want to get into late September. Please light your thoughts here.

[@santanudas162]

can you plz advise if address in schengen visa application form should be current address or it should match passport?

[@KANGZZZ.]

Hey Kritika I just wanna ask you how do you manage to travel such expensive countries.

[@dharma3291]

Applied Schengen visa and eagerly waiting for my luck

[@aaabeenav7]

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

[@iukinarasultana]

Could we get a video about your investments, or anything related to that, it'll be helpful

[@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🙏

[@HarjotSingh-ih2xs]

How do you manage with the languages in different European countries?

[@ifeyinwaodinukaeze9883]

Thank you so much for your informative tips, can none Indiana apply through your agency please

[@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??

[@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.

[@sdatta3657]

awesome!! 👍

[@muhammedibrahimpk6350]

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

[@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 ????

[@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.

[@kashifmunir5071]

Hi i have also applied for Schengen visa my appointment date is 20th of june i need some guidelines plz

[@digitoppins871]

Mam it gonna really help, if you provide itinerary sample, Hotel booking sample?

[@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?

[@sainimanisha]

Hey I have a doubt, if someone's a student, do they need to get a certificate of enrolment from their college? Or does the college ID card suffice that?

[@panpacifictravel2207]

Yes its compalsary

[@ugottabekiddin_]

This is a nice video. Well explained!

[@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

[@sandhyab8725]

Loved your video ❤️ thanks for all the detailed info. I am also planning to travel in July had one query. Do you also need to show the travel reservations when visiting other Schengen countries? For ex bus/train/flights (ex ams to Italy fligth)

[@KritikaGoel]

Hey, so I didn’t show any of the internal travel reservations. Just mentioned in my itinerary and cover letter that I’ll be traveling by trains and buses using a Eurail pass :)

[@sandhyab8725]

@@KritikaGoel thank you for the response. Btw did you get your visa ?

[@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?

[@DiscoverTop10Places]

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

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

You got earlier appointment for Schengen through French route?

[@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.

[@sstravelandtale1975]

which countries are you gonna explore in your nexttrip?