Schengen Visa From India

Europe has always been the most preferred destination for Indian people. Be it to tour, work, business, study or settle, Europe is among one of the most chosen continent by Indians. Moreover, the number of Schengen visa applications is highest from India among all the countries. Precisely, India is among one of the most important tourist markets for European Union with above 10 million travelers to Europe every year.

Do Indian Citizens need a visa to enter in Europe (EU) region?

Yes, to be eligible to enter in any European country an Indian citizen (passport holder) needs to have a valid Schengen visa to enter the Schengen area. India is out from the list of visa exempt countries for European Union. Thus, Indian nationals must apply and have a valid Schengen visa to travel to any county in Europe before they plan their travel. Precisely a few countries in Schengen area may allow Indian diplomatic and official passport holders to enter without a visa.

Key Factors Before applying for Schengen Visa from India

Before making an application for Schengen Visa from India there are certain key factors which one must keep in mind. These factors will definitely help you prepare and submit an even more effective, impressive and correct Schengen Visa application that may lead to positive outcome. Following below are those key points to be considered:

Who is eligible to apply for Schengen Visa in India?

EU countries have their Embassies, Visa Application Centers and Consulates in India. They responsibly handle and process the Schengen Visa applications made by Indian passport holders. However, everyone can not apply for a Schengen Visa from India.

Only the following applicants are eligible to submit their visa applications at the respective Schengen embassies or consulates or VACs in India:

• Indian passport holders, or
• Nationals of any third countries, who are required to obtain European Visa and are living in India under a permanent or temporary residence permit.

Where should you apply for a Schengen Visa in India?

Almost Countries under the Schengen area have their Embassies, Consulates and Visa Application Centers (VACs) in India. Mostly, applications for Schengen Visa are submitted at processed by VACs. However, you can also submit your Visa application directly at the Embassy or Consulate General respective of the jurisdiction you fall under. Most importantly, note that there is no Embassy of Liechtenstein in India. As a result, in such case, the Swiss Embassy is responsible for the visa applications of Liechtenstein.

Which Country should you apply?

There are different types of Schengen Visa depending upon the purpose of travel. Once you have decided the Schengen Visa type you are applying under, you than need to decide upon the country you should be applying to. Although, entire Schengen area acts as one single state, your visa will be issued by a particular Schengen country which is your destination country depending on following conditions:

1..Schengen Visa Destination Rules for Indian

Destination country should be decided keeping following points in mind when applying for a Schengen Visa from India:

• You must make your application to the particular destination country in case if you are travelling to only one county in Schengen area.
• If you are visiting to multiple countries, submit your application:

1. To the country where you will stay most days, ( In the case of an unequal amount of days in each), or
2. To the country of your destination (port of entry)
3. If there is no diplomatic mission of your destination country, you must apply to the embassy/consulate of the country to which the destination country has outsourced the application.

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