Documents Required for a Schengen Visa – Complete Checklist (2025 Guide)

Planning to visit Europe? Whether it’s for tourism, business, or family visits, applying for a Schengen Visa is the first step. The process is smooth — but only if your documents are in order.

This blog will give you a complete, updated checklist of all the documents you need to apply for a Schengen Visa from India in 2025.


✅ What is a Schengen Visa?

A Schengen Visa allows you to travel to 27 European countries with a single visa. Some popular Schengen countries include:

  • France 🇫🇷

  • Germany 🇩🇪

  • Italy 🇮🇹

  • Spain 🇪🇸

  • Netherlands 🇳🇱

  • Switzerland 🇨🇭

  • Greece 🇬🇷


📌 General Documents Required for Schengen Visa (Tourist)

Here’s the standard checklist:

1. Visa Application Form

  • Duly filled and signed

  • Available on VFS or embassy websites

2. Valid Passport

  • Must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your stay

  • Must have 2 blank pages

  • Issued within the last 10 years

3. Photographs

  • Two recent passport-sized photos

  • White background, 35mm x 45mm, matte finish

4. Cover Letter

  • Purpose of visit

  • Travel itinerary

  • Duration of stay

5. Travel Itinerary / Flight Reservation

  • Round-trip flight booking

  • No need to buy actual tickets before visa approval

6. Proof of Accommodation

  • Hotel booking

  • If staying with a friend or relative, an invitation letter

7. Travel Insurance

  • Minimum coverage of €30,000

  • Must cover all Schengen countries and medical emergencies

8. Proof of Financial Means

  • Bank statement (last 3 or 6 months)

  • ITR (Income Tax Return) of 2–3 years

  • Salary slips (for employed)

  • Sponsorship letter (if someone else is bearing the cost)


👔 Additional Documents for Business Visa

  • Invitation letter from the company in Europe

  • Company covering letter from Indian employer

  • Proof of past business dealings (if applicable)


👩‍🎓 For Student Visa

  • Admission letter from European institution

  • Proof of payment of tuition fees

  • Academic transcripts

  • SOP (Statement of Purpose)


🏡 If Visiting Family/Friends

  • Invitation letter with host’s passport or residence proof

  • Relationship proof (e.g., birth/marriage certificates)


📅 Visa Appointment Tips

  • Book your appointment early (2–4 weeks before travel)

  • Submit originals + photocopies

  • Carry your own pen, photo, and glue (for VFS)


🇮🇳 Schengen Visa Fees from India (as of 2025)

Age Group Fee (in EUR) Approx. INR
Adults (12+) €80 ₹7,200
Children (6–12) €40 ₹3,600
Below 6 Years Free Free

🧾 Sample Schengen Cover Letter (Free Download)

Let us know in comments or contact us on www.mytravelcompany.co.in to get your free cover letter template!


✈ Need Help With Your Visa?

At MyTravelCompany, we provide:

  • End-to-end visa assistance

  • Cover letter + document check

  • Travel insurance & hotel booking

  • Fast appointment slots

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📍Final Tips

  • Double-check your documents

  • Don’t overstay your visa

  • Be honest in your cover letter and application

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