Passport A passport is a document that is required at the time of international travels. It is issued by the government of the country to verify the identity and nationality of the candidate.
- It must have minimun two blank pages for the visa stamp.
- It must be valid for 6 months ahead of the span of stay.
- It must be original and genuine.
- It must not be torn, ripped, split, or damaged in any kind of way.
The submitted passport must meet the parameters given below
One cannot cross international boundries without the passport. It is considered a criminal offense otherwise.
Old Passport An old passport is a passport that has expired or is completely stamped. In the visa processing, it is required to track the travel history of the applicant.
- If any of the traveler has old passport, it must be submitted along with latest passport.
- It must be original and in a good condition to access the required information.
If available, the old passport must also be provided meeting the given criteria
Without the old passport, you cannot get the visa stamp. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
Photo The photo is provided to the authority so that you can be identified based on the same.
- It must have a matte finish.
- Two copies to be submitted with general photo guidelines.
- It must be of proper size with dimensions of 35x45 mm (length - 45mm, breadth - 35mm).
- It must be clicked on an all white background.
- It must cover face 80% of the frame.
- It must be a recent photograph.
- The expressions on the face must be neutral, there must not be any kind of smiling of frowning in the photograph.
- Any kind of glasses must not be worn in the photograph.
- The hair must be tied back so that the face is clearly visible.
- The ears must be visible clearly.
- It must not have any headgear worn apart from religious reasons.
- It is to be taken care that your teeth do not show in the photograph.
The photographs must be provided as per the given photo specifications
Recent pictures are mandatory as old pictures can cause the authorities to reject your application.
Air Ticket An air ticket is a ticket or pass that is possessed by the traveller who is taking a flight for travelling from one location to another.
- The air ticket has to be booked for the complete round trip.
- It must be confirmed for the complete round trip.
It is an important document and it should be submitted for the given reason
An air ticket shows your course of travel and confirms your return to the native country.
Travel Insurance A travel insurance is a document that shows the amount of money that has been kept in case of any major injury or accident.
- It must be valid to cover your stay in the Schengen area.
- It must be circulated from the authorized insurance company only.
- It is better if the insurance is valid for at least 3 to 10 ahead of the date of arrival to India.
- It must cover the whole trip right from leaving India to returning to India.
- It must mention the applicant's details as per the passport.
The Travel Insurance issued has to meet the following criteria
You are not allowed to travel abroad without a travel insurance. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
Hotel Voucher A hotel voucher is a ticket provided by the hotel of residence to the customers who are taking an accomodation in the hotel.
- The Hotel Voucher should include all the Schengen countries that are to be visited.
- It must be provided to ratify the purpose of visit and as proof of accommodation as well.
It should be submitted as per the following
If you are staying in a hotel during your time in another country, a hotel voucher must be provided as proof of accommodation.
Itinerary Itinerary is a travel document that contains the details of travel schedule of the one who is going on the trip.
- It must mention the day to day schedule and plans and program while in the country.
It is an important document and it should be submitted for the given reason
The itinerary must have proper and detailed information of the traveller's routine. Even if a single detail is missed out, it could affect the visa interview. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
This is a common list of documents. For specific purpose visa choose from following:
