Schengen Visa — Document Checklist

Schengen Visa — Document Checklist

Document checklist for Schengen visa application

Mandatory Documents

  • Application Form — we will fill this.
  • Cover Letter
  • Flight Reservation
  • Accommodation proof (Hotel Booking / Invitation Letter with accommodation)
  • Travel + medical Insurance
  • Passport copy (Front & Last Page)
  • 2 Photographs (35×45 MM, white background, 80% face covered)
  • Savings (FD/RD/Properties documents)
  • Last visa copies of Schengen, UK, US, Canada (if available)

If Applicant Is Employed

  • Leave letter / NOC letter from Employer
  • Salary Slip for last 3 months
  • ITR / Form-16 for last 3 years
  • Bank Statement for salary account for last 3 months — sign and stamp from the bank.

If Applicant Is Self-Employed

  • Company registration certificate (Proprietorship / Partnership / company registration)
  • GST certificate / PAN card copy
  • Company ITR for last 3 years
  • Company Bank Statement for last 3 months, signed and stamped from the bank.
  • Personal ITR / Form-16 for last 3 years
  • Personal Bank Statement for last 3 months, signed and stamped from the bank.

If Retired / Student

  • Retirement certificate / School Bonafide certificate / School ID / College ID
  • ITR / Form-16 for last 3 years
  • Bank Statement for last 3 months, signed and stamped from the bank.

If Someone Is Paying For Your Trip

  • Sponsorship letter
  • Income Tax proof for last 3 years
  • Bank Statement for last 3 months, signed and stamped from the bank.
  • Proof of occupation (If self-employed — business registration/GST; if salaried — 6 months payslips).
  • Any Govt ID copy.
  • Proof of relationship

Need help preparing your documents? Our visa team can assist you.

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