Indian Visa Application Form

It is very easy to get a Schengen Visa from India, if you have all documentation in place. My family and I had applied for a Short Stay Tourist Schengen Visa via Switzerland and received it within 3 days of submission in March 2017 in Mumbai. I was travelling to France, Switzerland and UK with my wife and in-laws (All of us are Indian citizens living in India).My wife and I have travelled abroad several times however this was the first foreign trip for my in-laws. My father in-law and I also had sufficient funds (above Rs. 2 lakhs) maintained regularly in our 6 month bank account statements and sufficient income (above Rs. 5 lakhs per annum).The application procedure via VFS (Switzerland Visa Information - New Delhi (North and East India) - Home Page) is very straightforward. If you have any queries, you can call their helpline or mail them. I found them very cooperative and prompt at replying queries. Here is my experience so that others too can obtain their Visa easily.Create an account on Swiss Visa. You can fill multiple application forms for different people using the same account. I created an account and filled out the forms for all 4 of us.The application form is quite short. The Visa Authorities merely wish to confirm if you are a genuine applicant who will not stay back in Europe illegally. It is highly advisable to have a confirmed accommodation booking under your own name, along with the return travel tickets.After filling the forms, you have make the payment of Rs. 5850 per application and take an appointment. We picked the earliest possible appointment, which was on the next day. Print all the necessary forms including your Application Form, Application Checklist, Appointment Letter, Receipt, Passport Xerox, Travel Tickets, Hotel Reservations, Income Tax Returns, Bank Account Statements, Marriage Certificate (in case your spouse’s name is not mentioned in your passport), Travel Insurance, Cover Letter (explaining why are you applying for Visa) and anything else pertaining to your trip. It is better to give them extra information rather than have your application rejected over lack of sufficient information.signNow the Visa Application Centre before time. They have a token system and there is a certain waiting time there. We took nearly 3 hours to complete the entire process as our token number was being skipped due to some computer fault.As we were travelling together in a group, all our documents were bunched together for submission. The biometric data will be taken and you will be asked to leave immediately after all this.We received a mail and SMS after 2 days that our processed application was dispatched from Delhi. We picked up a sealed package with our name from the Application Centre on Day 3. When we opened the package, we had obtained the Visa on our Passports.Overall, it was a pretty simple procedure and it is easy to complete it by yourself with some guidance from the VFS Helplines. If you have all travel documents and finances in place, then you can confidently apply for the Visa without worry of rejection.FYI - Embassy norms dictate that one must obtain UK Visa prior to Schengen Visa irrespective of which country you enter first, if UK happens to be on your travel itinerary.

First thing first “Finalizing the Visa Consulate”:If you are planning to tour more than two countries in the Schengen area then apply for visa to the embassy/consulate of the country you will be residing in for most of the travelling days, often referred as the main destination. If two countries have the same number of days then choose the one where you are planning to land or exit.In case you do not have a fixed itinerary (not recommended, though), and you plan to visit several countries in the Schengen area randomly, then apply to the embassy/consulate of the country which you are entering first.Since now you know which embassy you need to apply, next is how to apply and what are the documents required.Long trail of documentation:The most painful part is this, where you need to prepare the documentation. I will keep the checklist simple and provide rationale on why they ask for the particular document which will help you understand the significance of it and you can produce a substitute, if possible and required1) Valid passport (issued within the last 10 years and with at least 3 months validity after the scheduled return; passports with observations regarding the front data page are no accepted) with at least two empty pages Nothing much to say, of course you need a valid passport. Since the maximum stay with a Schengen visa can be of 90 days, so 3 months validity is required on the passport. Two blank pages, because one will have Visa sticker and the other page will have Indian immigration stamps and the stamps from the Schengen country where you are landing and exiting.2) 2 passport pictures according to biometric specifications, not older than 6 months Go to the studio and get a photo of the dimension 35 mm in length and 45 mm in height. Your face (the start of the hairline in the forehead till end of your chin) should be between 32 mm to 36 mm. Get the photo in a light background, white is preferred. Detailed information can be obtained here Cheap Tip: Do not go to any fancy studio and spend a bomb on just the photo. The consulate needs a clean and clear photo with the above mentioned specifications (which are very general) and not for featuring you as a playboy model, so save the buck.3) Leave letter of your company (if employed)This letter serves as a proof of return to your own country, so make sure the letter clearly states your designation, since when you are working with the company, leave dates (mandatorily covering your entire stay), date on which you will resume your duties.No-objection certificate of school or university (if student) This is pretty much same as the above.4) Proof of financial status If employed:Payslips of the past three months / employment contract Provide either of them, not both. Provide three latest Payslips, as it clearly states how much you are earning and if you are capable of surviving a European trip. This document helps the Visa officer gauge your financial status and also validates that the money earned is legal.If self-employed:Certificate of Proprietorship or other proof of ownership (proof of land title, proof of income from agriculture (sales form) etc.) 5) Income Tax Return (ITR) form or Form 16(Certificate of Income Tax deducted at the source of salary)It ensures that all the fund in your bank account is earned legally. Though my experience is that, they hardly care how you have earned the money. If they see there is enough fund available in your account then they are fine.6) Personal bank statement of the past three months with sufficient fundsHere they look into couple of things; first, money in your account is sufficient to cover your entire stay in Schengen area during your travel period. Second, the fund has not been deposited all of a sudden to inflate the available balance. I have written below in detail on how much you should show in your bank account, so keep reading. The bank account statement can be online, but make sure it is a bank statement with details of transaction and not just an account summary. You can show travelers cards (with statement stating available balance), credit card statement, and fixed deposits in your name or joint accounts. If anyone is sponsoring you (like your father or mother), a sponsoring letter addressed to the consulate from him/her and his/her bank statement for last 3 months.7) Proof of accommodation for your entire stay in the Schengen area.This is vital, I have read and heard personal experiences where the Visa has been cancelled due to discrepancy in accommodation arrangements. Make sure you have confirmed hotel bookings with details of the property owner/manager and property details (address). If you are staying at friends/relatives place then copy of their passport (with valid residence permit, in case of non-EU citizen) and an invitation mail will be sufficient as long as you are sponsoring your own stay.8) Flight and transport reservation Again, very vital. Many applications got rejected because of fake bookings. DO NOT make a fake reservation. Search for flights which has minimal cancellation charges and book your flights well ahead of travel date (45-60 days prior) to get a good deal. If you are travelling within Schengen countries then it is advised to show them train/bus bookings for inter-nation travel. One need not show travel details within the country, say if you are travelling within Italy (Rome to Florence) then need not show prior bookings. But if you are travelling from Italy to Switzerland then it is advised to show a confirmed booking.9) Travel Insurance Vital to get visa and also for your own sake. If something unwanted happens and you need to avail medical services then you will be ripped off everything as healthcare is expensive in whole of Europe. The travel insurance must cover Euro 30, 000.00 in case of hospitalization and must cover emergency medical evacuation and repatriation of remains. The list of approved travel insurance companies can be fetched here.10) Proof of civil status Marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse, ration card if applicable or Aadhaar Card.11) 1 copy of your passport’s data page Print the first two pages and last two pages of your passport in an A4 size paper.12) Residency proof, if address in the passport falls outside the jurisdiction region of the consulate: Which consulate or which region you can apply? You can apply at the region (North, South, East or West) where you are residing for last 6 months.This is something none of the blogs available in the internet have mentioned clearly. In case you are a domicile of different region and applying at a different region (domicile of Uttar Pradesh, North and working in Bangalore, South for last 3 years), or simply if the address mentioned in your passport does not fall under the jurisdiction region of then consulate then you need to provide either a copy of your rent agreement, or a letter from your company HR clearly mentioning your address or some utility bill (electricity, water or telephone bill).13) Duly filled application form Kept at last, because it is important. You can either fill an online application (recommended) or also can fill an offline application. German consulate online application can be filled here , similarly other Countries’ application form can be found in the respective VFS website. Self-Declaration Form can be found here, required only for German consulate. It is recommended to fill the online application form, it not only saves time at the application center but also legibility is better than the handwritten one.14) Cover Letter A letter addressed to the consulate you are applying. It must contain the followingPurpose of visit (tourism, visiting friends or family)Detailed itinerary If you have a sponsorExplain your personal relationship with your sponsor and the reason why they will be sponsoring your tripIf you cannot submit any of the required documents, write about the reasons why you cannot submit and explain alternative documents that you may have submittedYou can also mention the reasons why you will not overstay the visa period (employment, personal assets, etc.), explain your rootedness to the countryCool Tip: You can attach the itinerary separately which will enhance the readability of your letter.Write to me at universallocalite@gmail.com if you require a specimen cover letter or template of itinerary, I will be more than happy to help you with one.Visit my blog-How to obtain a Schengen Visa-Rules and tips

When I applied for my schengen with airbnb I simply mentioned the address as a hotel. Mentioning as living with a person implies that the person is your sponsor and would require additional documents like sponsorship letters, invitation letter etc. you are paying for an accommodation that should qualify it as a paid accommodation aka hotel.

According to the latest guidelines (as of 11 December 2017) from The High Commission of Singapore, Indians can easily apply for Singapore Tourist Visa online in 5 easy steps.Image Source : extravelmoney.comThe High Commission of Singapore in India does not take in any walk-in visa applications. Instead, The Immigration and Checkpoint Authority of Singapore has designated many Authorised Visa Agents and Strategic Partners.The following is the process with Thomas Cook;Go to their website Thomas Cook Visa ApplicationSelect Singapore as the destination country, choose Tourist Visa option, provide your date of travel, select the Thomas Cook branch closest to your location and provide your email address and phone number.Fill the details, make the fee payment online and print the Payment Receipt.Head to the Thomas Cook branch you’ve chosen along with the Payment Receipt and the documents required which are mentioned below.Submit the documents at the branch. You can either choose to get the Singapore Tourist Visa couriered to your home or picked up directly from the branch.That’s it.Total cost of Visa : SGD 30 + Rs 300 Processing feeThe full details behind this process can be availed from this blog post : How To Apply Singapore Tourist Visa Online For Indian CitizensHope this helps

Yes you may, and to ensure a smooth process for your visa application, you will want to make sure that you know how long you will be planning on visiting the Schengen Territories for. Depending on those details you may need a different type of Schengen Visa, see here Schengen Visa Types & Validity, Duration of Stay, 90/180 Rule & Visa Sticker. Once you have that, to apply for a Schengen Visa, you must complete the following:A thoroughly filled out Visa Application Download Schengen Visa Application Form 20182 photos of the applicants within the last 3 monthsProof of accommodationYour round trip reservation or itineraryProof of your travel insurance policy that meets all of the Schengen Visa Requirements. This means it must have:Minimum coverage of at least 30,000 EUR (equivalent to 50,000 USD)Repatriation of remains, and emergency medical evacuation benefitsMust cover you in all 26 Schengen TerritoriesFor the travel insurance, I recommend using G1G Travel Insurance Schengen Visa Approved Travel Insurance. They will compare the top rated Schengen Visa Insurance options for you and provide you with a Certified Embassy Approved Visa Letter for you to attach to your visa application so you do not have to worry about a thing. I hope this helps!

I have listed all the tasks that you need to take for starting your MS in Germany below. These steps are mentioned below in the order of priority. Many of them can be executed in parallel.Get your passport : Assuming that you are just starting off, your first task is to get your Passport. This step is not optional. Your passport is like a passkey which unlocks many doors along the way.Take the IELTS test (if necessary): You may need to prove English language proficiency based on your course requirements. You can do that by taking an English language test (IELTS/TOFEL). IELTS is a popular option and is widely accepted by German universities.Take the GRE (if necessary) : Some German universities also list GRE score card as an admission requirement (TUM, RWTH Aachen). In such a case, you need to take the GRE test. This test will measure your English and basic math skills. It usually takes far more preparation time than IELTS. So starting early is important.Order your bachelor’s transcripts from your university : Your transcripts and degree certificate are the mandatory requirements for any course (exclude degree certificate if you’re still in college). If you are a working professional, your next step is to visit your university and order few copies of your transcripts. Also, inform the responsible person that transcripts should be stamped and sealed. It might take few days/weeks before you get them.Prepare your Curriculum Vitae (CV) : Your CV is another mandatory document listed on every university course requirements page. It is necessary that you create or update your CV based on university type.Prepare your SOP : Statement of Purpose (SOP) is perhaps one of the most important documents you send along with your application. This is the one document that you have to create from scratch. It takes more time and effort than you may think to end up with a satisfactory version of your SOP.Get your LORs : Letter of recommendation is the (positive) personal assessment given by your supervisor. LORs are given a relatively higher level of consideration in European universities and play an important role in getting you the admission, especially into the Technical Universities. You need to collect 2-3 LORs from your past or current supervisors (university professors, project manager etc.).Send out your Applications : Now that you have got all the required documents, it is time to start the application process. Most universities ask you to apply online and then send out the hard copies of the documents. For some universities, you may have to apply via uni assist.Apply for education loan (if necessary) : You may be required to apply for education/student loan to support yourself during your stay in Germany i.e. for your tuition fee, travel and living expenses. Applying for a student loan could be a tedious process.Transfer money to Deutsche Bank Blocked Account : You will be asked to transfer the money equivalent to 8700 euros to a German bank blocked account prior to your Visa Interview. This is again a mandatory step. Although the process is simple, there are few things which need your attention like currency exchange rates.Take the travel insurance : This is a trivial yet mandatory step in this process. Your travel insurance covers you during your travel and initial few days in Germany. You will be asked to produce this document during you Visa Interview (Bangalore) or during Visa collection (Chennai).Book your flight : This is the last step before your Visa Interview.Apply for the German student VISA : This is the final step to achieving your goal. Also, since you have come so far through the exhausting application process, this could step could get on your nerves.Get a Prepaid card : Once you arrive in Germany, it may take few days before you can withdraw money from your German bank account. A Prepaid card will come in handy in such a situation. You can pre-load the money into this card and use it just like any other debit card.Pack your bags and say goodbyes! : Now it’s time to sit back and let your mom take care of the packing! Just kidding, you can’t be negligent about this step. Get the shopping list right and be smart about things to pack.MS in Germany - This website will give you the complete picture.Hope this helps!

My answer here is not Typical but its all about my experience..Rudeness may be result of honesty..First of all I will start with Big BEST LUCK for the entire process, here most of the process depends on your alertness .There are crucial 16 points.Open website www.passportindia.gov.in and register there as a new user .Create your account just like gmail/fb.Login to your account.Then you can see several options like if you want to apply then apply for fresh or reissue etcThe application form generally has two types first 'fill online' and second one is 'download first then fill the form then upload'. My Strict advice to you don't go for the option download and then fill because not all the fields are there in that form if you resides on two address then there is no such field for recent address and this will definitely put you in trouble.Fill the form as usual Don't enter any of information wrong ,don't misspell specially Name ,address is the most crucial one is address & Date of birth if you haven't pay attention on this believe me you will regret it.Never Hide any information if you have stayed at more than one address from recent one year mention it directly.some hero's will tell you about how they Hide there recent temporary address and avoid Police verification but Don't listen to them.Then everything is simple. Give proper references the people who will available when you/police call them.If you have ever applied for passport in the past and the file is closed then Never forget to put old file number.If you haven't applied before then go ahead.Submit the form and pay fees schedule an appointment.On the appointment time go to PSK with documents needed you can refer what documents required on website you will need only one 1. Proof of present address and one 2. Proof of date of birth do check valid proofs on documents adviser.Your Photograph and biometrics are taken there And Don't forget to take appointment acknowledgement receipt.And you Know what? This is not over yet.The next step is police verification. This is totally depends on police how they proceed either they will come to your home or they will call you at the police station.Not to generalise but most of them will treat you as a criminal and toss atleast one point where you may seems incorrect And Expect Bribe even everything goes well you have to pay bribe. You may wonder but believe me this is the case for maximum people.If you are honest never give them a single rupee.After police verification report has been submitted if your reports are clear then you will about to get a passport but there is another hurdle…There are obvious processes called passport printing and passport delivery.Sometimes your passport may be under this process for so many days.Then it's time of post department they have there own rules.Here if everything goes fine then only you receive passport otherwise you have to wait.Some postman also have rule that if you are at home then only they deliver passport to you.And if everything goes right you will get a passport.According to me you have to be honest and alert to complete this process early or otherwise there should be kripa of this three departments on you passport india,police and post.Definitely you will have feeling of achievement when you get it..Peace..Edit:Thanks for upvotes: you can also visit my blogThe beginning

Travel history of an individual makes it a tad easier to get the Schengen Visa.But you do have all the travel documents, finances & other documents that are mandatory to obtain the visa.To make it easier for the Visa officer, you should make your application in such a manner that you are not a potential threat as an illegal immigrant to that country.Ties to your home Country.You should show enough ties to your home country which satisfies the conditions that you will return to your home country once your purpose of travel is over. These ties can be emotional(parents, spouse, children, siblings, friends, etc), financial( bank balance, fixed deposits, immovable properties, steady business, job, sponsor letter from parents and other assets), & social(Your contributions to the society, sports & hobbies, cultural activities, etc).Your proof of funds is very important. Attach a Chartered Accountants Wealth Report. If your visit is sponsored state it with a signNowd copy of the person who is sponsoring your visit.Purpose of visit.Another thing you should make clear in your visa application is that the purpose of your visit is clear. Which is why do you want to travel to the Schengen Zone & the documents you submit should match this explanation. If your visit is for the purpose of tourism, business, sports, cultural, social etc. And supporting documents to make this point valid.Attach a cover letter with your application that answers these questions,Who will you travel with or visit?What will you do in the Schengen zone?When are you planning to travel?Where will you stay during your trip?Why do you want to travel?How will you fund your stay?Ensure that your documents back up what you write in this cover letter. If you are going for business, be sure to attach your letter of invitation & a copy of the hotel reservation near the business center.If you are visiting family, be sure to provide evidence of a relationship or a letter from your relative with a copy of their identification.If your purpose of the visit is tourism, write about the sites you want to see and book tours in the cities you plan to visit.If you find difficulty in making an application it would be worthwhile to take the help of a visa consultant, who will help you in making your visa application.Good luck.

Apply online. Upload Photo and Passport Page. Pay eVisa fee online. Using Credit / Debit card / Payment Wallet. Receive ETA Online. Electronic Travel Authorization/ETA Will be sent to your e-mail. Fly To India. Print ETA and present at Immigration Check Post where eVisa will be stamped on passport.

Print out of e Visa. Fill in your Application ID and Passport Number, enter the CAPTCHA and click 'check status'. This brings you to the 'Visa Status Enquiry' page with all your details. Scroll down to the very bottom and click the tab that says 'Print Status'.

Despite it being an online visa, it is recommended to print it out but not enforced. The Foreign Office advises: "In case of technical problems at the Turkish port of entry, carry a printed copy of your e-Visa or keep an electronic copy on a smartphone or other device to show at immigration."

E-VISA APPLICATION PROCESS Print ETA and present at Immigration Check Post where eVisa will be stamped on passport.

Click on the Radio button towards the right of the Regular Visa option. Fill in your Application ID (received after filling the Government of India visa form) and all other details and then click on Reprint to print your application form in PDF format.