SHORT STAY VISA APPLICATION

TOURISM

1. An ordinary passport or other recognised travel document valid for at least three months from the
expiry date of the visa applied for. This document must have at least two fresh pages. Please attach
previous and cancelled passports, if any. Those travelling on an “IDENTITY CERTIFICATE” must ensure
that this document bears the authorisations for leaving and coming back to India, and that it is
accompanied by the “Green Booklet” (Tibetan holders).

2. Short-stay visa application form duly filled and signed by the applicant.

3. 2 recent photographs of the applicant. Please check photograph specifications here.

4. Signed letter of introduction stating purpose of visit.

5. Copy of travel medical insurance policy of not less than 30,000 Euros. The policy must cover medical
and hospitalisation expenses for the entire period of valid stay on Schengen territory as well as
repatriation costs.

6. Copy of confirmed round trip air tickets.

7. Accommodation proof (confirmed hotel reservation, rent agreement clearly stating your name, rental
period dates, and accommodation address).

8. Supporting documents of personal income:

copy of bank statements of the last three months
copy of Income Tax Department Return + ITR-V acknowledgement of the previous financial year
last three salary slips.

If the applicant is the proprietor of a company, they must attach:

copy of bank statements of the last three months
copy of Income Tax Department Return + ITR-V acknowledgement of the previous financial year
copy of company registration certificate (Form B, Certificate of Registration, rule 5(1), or Form ST3,
rule 11, certificate of registration)
copy of the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the company (Companies Act, 1956).

9. If the trip is a package tour, attach detailed itenary.

10. Third country nationals residing in India and Nepal must furnish supporting documents attesting to
the legality and the authorised duration of their residence here.

11. Photocopies of Schengen, American, British visas issued over the past two years.

Additional documents:
For holders of post-graduate degrees issued in France: copy of the degree.
Furnishing the degree may help you obtain a five-year Schengen circulation visa (provided the
validity of your passport allows it).

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