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France Visa

Processing Time : 7 Working Days

Passport:

Original Passport that is valid for at least 3 months and has minimum 2 blank pages. Passports issued beyond 10 years and handwritten passports will not be accepted. Old passports, if any, need to be submitted.

Photographs:

4 glossy-finished, coloured photographs with white background and without any border. It should be an 80% face close up and 35mm x 45mm in size. The photos should not be older than 3 months; should not be scanned or stapled; and should not have been used in any of the previous Visas.

Application Form:

Filled and signed Visa Application Form. It is available below.

Covering letter :

An original covering letter from the company on its letterhead, stating the applicant’s name, designation, passport no. and with the signatory of managerial or executive level. It should also provide brief sketch of applicant’s itinerary, name, address and email of the company to be visited. The letter should be addressed to ‘The Consulate General of France, Mumbai.

Insurance:

Copy of medical travel insurance covering the stay amounting to EUR 30,000. It should be from an authorised insurance company.

Accommodation:

Confirmed hotel reservation with payment transaction.

Travel Details:

Ticket itinerary.

Documents for Employed Individuals:

  • Personal and Company’s ITR for last 3 years
  • Original personal bank statement for last 3 months with bank stamp & sign on each page
  • Salary slips for the last 3 months.

Documents for Self-Employed/Businessmen:

  • Personal and Company’s ITR for last 3 years
  • Original personal bank statement for last 3 months with bank stamp & sign on each page
  • Company’s Registration Certificate or Certificate of Incorporation
  • Brief Company Profile
  • Articles of Memorandum (in case the applicant is MD/Director)
  • Proof of Proprietorship/Partnership (In case applicant is Proprietor/Partner in a firm)

Documents from Inviter:

  • Copy of invitation letter from the French host stating the applicant’s name, designation, passport no., purpose and duration of stay. It should be duly signed with signatory’s name and designation and company stamp/seal. The letter should be addressed to ‘The Consulate General of France, Mumbai.

 


Germany Tourist Visa

Processing Time : 7-10Days

 

Passport:

 

A valid passport that is issued within the last 10 years and has a validity of at least 3 months after the scheduled return. It should have minimum 2 blank pages. The passports which have observations regarding the front data page cannot be accepted.

 

Photographs:

 

2 recent matt-finished photographs with white background. It should be an 80% face close up and 35mm x 45mm in size.

 

Application Form:

 

Visa Application Form should be duly filled and signed. It is available below.

 

Covering letter:

 

A covering letter from the applicant stating his/her name, designation, passport no., purpose of visit, accommodation and expenses incurred during the trip. For self-employed/businessmen, the letter should be on plain paper and for employed individuals it should be on company’s letterhead. The letter should be addressed to ‘The Consulate General of Germany, Mumbai’.

 

Insurance:

 

Original medical travel insurance for the stay duration with EUR 30,000 or USD 50,000 coverage.

 

Accommodation:

 

Hotel Confirmations.

 

Travel Details:

 

Ticket Itinerary.

 

Itinerary:

 

Day to day Itinerary

Documents for Employed Individuals:

  • Salary slips for the last 3 months
  • Personal ITR/form 16A for the last 3 years
  • Personal salary credited and saving bank statement for the last 3 months. It should be updated till date.
  • NOC from employer

 

Documents for Self-Employed/Businessmen:

  • Personal and Company’s ITR for last 3 years
  • Personal and company bank statement for the last 6 months. It should be updated till date.
  • Memorandum of Association or Partnership Deed or GST Certificate or Shop Establishment and New Paper Cutting or Trader ID or Commission Proof in case of freelancers.


Italy Tourist Visa

Processing Time : 8 To 10 Working Days

 

Passport:

 

The passport should have been issued within the last 10 years and must be valid for at least 3 months after intended stay. It should contain 2 face to face blank pages and should be machine readable without observations.

 

Photographs:

 

2 recent matte-finished photographs with white background of 35mm x 45mm in size. The applicant is advised to wear dark clothes.

 

Application Form:

 

Online Visa Application Form to be filled and signed. In case of minors, both parents need to sign the form. It is available below.

 

Covering Letter:

 

A personal covering letter from the applicant, on A4 size paper, explaining the purpose and duration of visit, professional status of applicant and who will bear the expenses. It should also mention the other country/countries that are covered during the entire trip (if any). For self-employed/businessmen, the letter should be on plain paper and for employed individuals it should be on company’s letterhead. The letter should be addressed to ‘The Visa Officer, Consulate General of Italy, Kolkata’.

 

Insurance:

 

Overseas medical insurance with minimum coverage of EUR 30,000 for emergency hospital and repatriation expenses. It should cover the entire duration of stay in Italy as well as 15 days after the date of departure.

 

Accommodation:

 

Hotel confirmation with the name of applicant.

 

Travel Details:

 

Day-wise itinerary mentioning dates and return flight bookings. Copy of all previous Schengen, UK & US Visas (if any) will be required.

 

Documents for Employed Individuals:

  • • NOC i.e. No-Objection Certificate and a leave letter from the applicant’s company.
  • Salary slips for the last 3 or 6 months.
  • Bank statements for the last 6 months on A4 size paper. It should contain bank seal & signature as well as sufficient funds.
  • Foreign exchange endorsement on the passport and receipt (if available).
  • Credit card copy with statement of credit limit (if available).
  • ITR acknowledgement copies of the last 3 years (if available).

Documents for Self-Employed/Businessmen:

  • Firm’s registration or partnership deed or proprietorship letter.


Netherlands

Processing Time : 7 To 10 Working Days

 

Passport:

 

Passport that is valid for at least 6 months and has minimum 2 blank pages. Passports issued beyond 10 years. A copy of the 1st page of the passport should be attached. Copy of the 1st page of the passport should be attached. Old passports, if any.

 

Photographs:

 

2 photographs with white background. It should be a 70-80% face close up and 35mm x 45mm in size. The photos should not be older than 6 months.

 

Application Form:

 

Filled and signed Visa Application Form. It is available below.

 

Consent Form:

 

A consent form duly filled and signed by the applicant. It is available online here.

 

Covering Letter:

 

A covering letter from the applicant stating their nationality, designation, passport details, purpose and duration of stay with dates. It should also mention that all the expenses including medical, boarding and lodging. For self-employed/businessmen, the letter should be on plain paper and for employed individuals it should be on company’s letterhead. The letter should be addressed to ‘The Visa Officer, Embassy of the Netherlands, New Delhi’.

 

Insurance:

 

Medical Insurance policy that is valid for all Schengen-countries and has minimum coverage of EUR 30,000. The policy must clearly specify the period of validity i.e. from date of arrival to departure. Original document along with a photocopy should be submitted.

 

Accommodation:

 

Hotel accommodation details

 

Travel details:

 

Ticket itinerary

 

Financial Documents:

  • Personal bank statements for the last 3 months.
  • Personal income tax papers/form 16A for the last 3 years.
  • Copy of the applicant’s international credit card.
  • Company’s Memorandum or Partnership Deed or any other Registration Papers


Switzerland Tourist Visa

Processing Time : 7-10 Days

 

Passport:

 

The passport should have been issued within the last 10 years and should be valid for at least 3 months after the intended duration of stay. It should also have minimum 2 empty pages. Observations regarding the front data page cannot be accepted.

 

Photographs:

 

2 photographs with white background. It should be a 70-80% face close up and 35mm x 45mm in size. The photos should not be older than 6 months.

 

Application Form:

 

Visa Application Form to be filled and signed by the applicant. It is available below.

 

Covering Letter:

 

A covering letter from the applicant stating the purpose and duration of stay. It should be addressed to ‘The Visa Officer, Embassy of Switzerland New Delhi’.

 

Proof of Civil Status:

 

Marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse and ration card if applicable.

Insurance:

 

Overseas Medical Insurance that is valid for Switzerland and has minimum coverage of EUR 30,000. It should cover the full duration of stay.

 

Accommodation:

 

Hotel details for the full duration of stay.

 

Travel Details:

 

Proof of airline reservation for a round trip i.e. ticket or booking reservation.

 

Documents for Employed Individuals:

  • Salary slips for the last 3 months
  • Personal bank statements for the last 3 months on A4 size paper. It should contain bank seal & signature as well as sufficient funds.
  • Income tax returns form or form 16A for the last 3 years

Documents for Self-Employed/Businessmen:

  • Certificate of proprietorship or other proofs of ownership – proof of land title, proof of income from agriculture (sales form) etc.
  • Personal bank statements for the last 3 months on A4 size paper. It should contain bank seal & signature as well as sufficient funds.
  • Income Tax Returns


Spain Tourist Visa

Processing Time : 15 to 20days

 

  • Original Passport with at least 6 months validity and minimum 3 blank pages + all old passports if any;
  • Visa Application form;
  • 3 recent colour photographs (Photo Specification);
  • Personal Covering letter (For Employed – Plain paper/ For Self-Employed – Company Letterhead);
  • Original updated Bank Statement (last 6 months);
  • Income Tax Returns / Form 16 for last 3 years;
  • Confirmed return flight tickets;
  • Hotel reservation.
  • Day wise Itinerary;
  • Travel Insurance (minimum coverage of EUR 30000);
  1. 1. If Employed:
    • Original Leave sanctioned certificate with company seal and signature;
    • Last 3 months salary slip.
  2. 2. If Self Employed:
    • Business Registration License / MOA / Partnership deed;
    • Company’s updated bank statement of last 6 months;
    • Company’s IT returns for last 3 years.
  3. 3. If Retired:
    • Proof of retirement like pension book, statement etc.
  4. 4. If Student:
    • School / College / Institute ID Card;
    • Bonafide certificate.
  5. 5. If Minor:
    • Birth Certificate;
    • No Objection Certificate from the parents / non-accompanying parent on Rs 100/- stamp paper;
    • ID proof of parent like passport or PAN card.
  6. 6. If Visiting friend or relative:
    • Invitation letter;
    • Inviter’s ID proof like Passport or Resident Permit;
    • Address proof like any Electricity bill, any Utility bill etc.
  7. 7. If Sponsored:
    • Sponsorship letter;
    • Sponsor’s national ID proof like Passport, PAN card or Resident permit;
    • Updated bank statement of last 6 months;
    • Income tax returns of last 3 years.
  8. 8. For Business Visa:
    • Invitation letter from host Company stating purpose of trip, business details etc;
    • Covering letter from Indian company on company letterhead.