Documents Required for Schengen Visa

1. Photographs: You will be required to submit multiple copies of your passport-sized photographs, not more than six months old. Do note that the dimensions of the photograph should be 35 mm x 40 mm with a white background, free of digital corrections and enhancements. 

1. Financial Proofs: You will be required to prove that you will be able to fund your Schengen trip. To do so, you will have to submit your bank statements, tax returns, salary slips, etc. as evidence. 

1. Travel Medical Insurance: Having a travel medical insurance is mandatory when applying for a Schengen visa. You are required to have an insurance coverage of at least 30,000 EUR for the entire duration of your stay. Do note that your travel medical insurance should cover all Schengen countries and should be valid during your entire stay. The insurance should cover emergency medical treatment, hospitalization, repatriation, and death during your stay. 

1. Biometric Data: At the time of application submission, you will be required to provide 10 fingerprints and a digital photograph. Do note that children under 12 and people unable to provide fingerprints due to physical reasons may be exempt from this requirement. 

1. Visa Fee Payment Receipt: Your Schengen visa will not be processed until and unless you pay the visa fee. You will have to show the proof that you have paid the Schengen visa application fee. 

Note: The list of documents given above are in general, and you may be required to submit additional documents as per your application and consulate internal policies. 

List of Additional Documents Required to Apply for a Schengen Visa

If you are an Indian applying for a Schengen visa, you may be required to submit additional documents based on the purpose of your visit. The list of documents is as follows: 

1. Study Purpose: If you are visiting Schengen for study purposes, you will have to submit the acceptance letter or admission letter from the institute you have applied to.  

1. Research Purpose: If you are visiting Schengen for study purposes, you will have to submit proof of enrolment or proof of participation in research. 

1. Tourism Purpose: If you are visiting Schengen for study purposes, you will have to submit a detailed travel itinerary, flight reservation details, accommodation details, or hotel bookings. 

1. Business Purpose: If you are visiting Schengen for study purposes, you will have to submit the invitation letter from the host company or organisation, along with the cover letter from your employer explaining the purpose of your visit. 

1. Visit to Family or Friends: If you are visiting your family or friends in Schengen, you will have to submit the invitation letter from your host and proof of relationship. You will also be required to submit proof of accommodation. 

1. Other Purposes: You will have to submit additional documents as requested by the consulate based on the purpose of your visit. 

Points to Remember When Applying for a Schengen Visa

You need to make a note of the following points when applying for a Schengen visa: 

1. When applying for a Schengen visa, it is essential that you apply to the correct embassy or consulate, based on the country you plan to visit in the Schengen area or where you intend to spend the longest duration in. 

1. Ensure that your flight bookings and accommodation bookings are confirmed and clearly mentioned in your travel plan. 

1. Ensure that you are paying a visa fee as soon as you submit the Schengen visa application. Your visa will not be processed until and unless you pay the fees. 

1. It is mandatory to purchase travel medical insurance with a minimum coverage of 30,000 EUR, and it must cover all Schengen countries. 

1. If you are not providing documents in English, you may be required to provide a certified translation. 

1. Ensure that you have enough funds in your bank account to support your stay in Schengen to avoid any hassle. 

1. You may be asked to submit additional documents or proofs by the embassy based on your application and their internal policies. 

1. Avoid overstaying in the Schengen area to avoid penalties or any legal consequences.