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How to get a Schengen visa on Indian Passport without any travel agent's help

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Of course, we all want to travel, and with Europe attracting a large number of tourists from India we are only more enthusiastic now! There has also been an increase in the number of tourists recently, and this has raised a lot of queries regarding the Schengen Visa among Indians, and how to apply for it. Quite simply put, it is a magical item for travelers. Often, it’s considered as a hassle to apply for the visa, because requirements and formalities of an application process takes lots of efforts. Along with this, the fear of getting your visa rejected always lurks in mind. This is the reason why travel agents and tours operators are minting money from travelers, and ignorance lands many in booking hefty package deals for Europe. The countries issuing Schengen visas currently are Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norwa

The types of multiple-entry visas and how to get them

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Other than the basic short-stay multiple-entry Schengen Visa, there are three main visa types covering longer periods. -  One-year multiple-entry Schengen Visa You can  apply for this Schengen Visa   type provided that you have used three visas within the previous two years. -  Three-year multiple-entry Schengen Visa The three-year multiple-entry visa is granted to applicants who have obtained and lawfully used a previous multiple-entry visa valid for one year within the past two years. The 90/180 days rule again applies. -  Five-year multiple-entry Schengen Visa A five-year multiple-entry visa is granted to people that have used a previous multiple-entry visa valid for at least two years over the past three years. - Multiple-entry national visas A national D category is required by those who are studying, working or permanently residing in one of the Schengen Countries.  These can be single-entry, but multiple-entry national visas are also granted

What are the criteria of a multiple-entry Schengen visa?

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Schengenvisas may allow for a single-entry or multiple entries.  With a single-entry visa you can enter the Schengen area only once. ... With a visa allowing for two or multiple entries you may enter twice or several times during the validity of the visa. A multiple-entry visa allows its holder to go in and out of the Schengen Area as many times as he or she wants, as soon as they do not violate the 90/180 rule. Based on how frequently you travel to Schengen zone, you may apply and obtain one of the following multiple-entry visa types: 1-year multiple-entry visa. The one very common question people applying for Schengen visa often ask is the difference between single and multiple-entry visas. Single-entry allows only one-time entry for a certain time period, while multiple-entry Schengen visa gives the freedom to the holder to make as many entries and exits as he wants. According to Times Live, there are 25 signatories to the Schengen agreement and it allows freedom t

What are the main guarantees of travel insurance and how do they work?

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Traveling medical assistance If you need health care in Italy or abroad, the first thing you need to do is to contact the company’s 24-hour Assistance Center. If the telephone company allows it, you can make a chargeable call to the recipient and facilitate the data that the company will need to facilitate health care: name of the insured, policy number, contact telephone, brief explanation of the facts and your location. For this reason, during the trip, it is essential to have this information with you at all times, you can find it in the certificate that you will receive by email once you have purchased the insurance policy. Depending on the type of medical care you need, you will book a visit to the nearest Medical  Center  or hospital to treat your health problem.  Travel medical  insurance provides access to the best public and private hospitals  in Italy  and abroad.  In this case, you will not need to advance money to receive health care, because the insurance co

What are the Documents that need to be submitted for the Schengen Visa?

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Schengen Visa :  It is a common visa  that allows  visitors, entry to multiple countries in Europe which have signed Schengenagreement.  You can find complete details here.    If you are planning to visit one or more countries out of these, then you need to apply for Schengen Visa. Following is the list of documents that need to be submitted: •             Passport valid at least three months beyond the stay in the Schengen area, with available pages for visa sticker and of “standard” quality (not damaged, torn, faded etc.). Your previous passport (mandatory). Passport issued for 20 years are not accepted. •             Visa application forms duly filled & signed by Passenger. •             Two Latest passport size Photographs, white back ground w/o Border, 45 X 35 mm, 80% face should be Cover on Photo. •             A covering letter drafted on the passenger’s Letter Heads or normal paper (personal/official) to the respective consulate. (Mention purpose,

Some general tips about documents For Schengen Visa:

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1. Make sure you maintain a good balance (1 Lac or above) consistently over a period of last few months in your bank account.  If you transfer a big amount just few days before application date then that may raise eyebrows. Also, a current balance of 2 lac would be a good number to show that you can bear the expenses in Europe yourself. 2. It would be better if you have visited some other countries earlier and thus do not have a blank passport. As per my understanding blank passports have higher chances of rejection. 3. You can submit your fixed deposit copies as an additional proof of funds. 4. Embassy wants to make sure you would return to your home country hence NOC letter becomes important indicating you have to return to your job. 5. Take every document very seriously as you never know one document may cause a problem. 6.  Though application procedure is same for all countries in Schengen region,  still it would be a good idea to visit embassy web site of

What is Hotel Booking and What documents do I need for Schengen Visa proof of Accommodation?

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Arisen by the Regulation (EC) No 810/2009 of The European Parliament and of The Council of 13 July 2009, establishing a Community Code on Visas known as “Visa Code”, Hotel Booking/Proof of Accommodation is a rule of the Schengen Visa application procedure that each Schengen country ought to apply to their foreign visa seekers. HotelBooking for Schengen Visa application or Proof of Accommodation  falls under the list of supporting documents for a Schengen Visa. This piece of document is demanded by the staffers of diplomatic offices to determine that the applicant has accommodation sorted in the destined Schengen country. This document assures embassies or consulates that applicant is able to sustain himself during the course of his stay in the Schengen Area. Furthermore, Proof of Accommodation also enables diplomatic staffers to determine the applicant’s travel dates and duration of his stay. If the applicant is planning to spend 15 days in the Schengen Area, then he must

What Is A Dummy Hotel Booking for the Schengen Visa? Can I Make a Fake Hotel Reservation?

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Hotel Booking for Visa Purpose Only like THIS DUMMY ONE might be the proper alternative when dealing with private events such as backpacking and van traveling, offering Hotel Booking Plan Only, as a Proof of Accommodation. Also, such  Dummy Hotel  Booking for Schengen Visa   only, is a worthy alternative for Schengen Visa Applicants as you, because you DO NOT have to spend your money on paying the complete hotel stay before being sure you get a Schengen Visa in the first place. Otherwise, you would risk a lot losing your money spent in paying the hotel fee in case of visa denial. Dummy Hotel Booking, Dummy Hotel Reservation or Dummy Hotel Confirmation  are few of many alternative expressions that you can encounter on the internet while hunting for Hotel Reservations for Visa Application. The convenient aspect of getting such a Dummy Schengen Visa Hotel Confirmation is that when submitting a Request Letter for Hotel Reservation to the hotel or the online hotel booking agen

How to Apply for A Schengen Visa From India

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India is second in population and the seventh-largest country in the world. India’s economy is also one of the fastest-growing economies around the world. India has so many tourist places and Indians are also like to visit and explore many places. You can find Indians around the world. That is why many countries provide facilities and offer many offers to Indians to visit their country. Some of the countries offer ‘Visa on arrival’ to Indians. According to the UN World Tourism Organization, almost 50 million Indians traveled overseas in 2019, up from 23 million in 2017.  After the USA, Europe is one of the most attractive tourist destinations for Indians. Almost 10 million Indians traveling to Europe every year which is expected to reach around 15 million this year 2020. Apply for a Schengen Visa from India: In 2017, 920,699 applications for Schengen visas were submitted by Indians. Many of them are refused due to many reasons so before applying for Schengen Visa, you nee

What are the Requirements and What Is the Best Travel Insurance for Schengen Visa?

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Requirements for Travel Insurance for Schengen Visa: The first thing you have to do, is make sure you know what the requirements are for your Travel Insurance for Schengen Visa, as it can be slightly different from other travel insurance requirements. In general, a travel insurance will cover a lot more than the checklist below, however this checklist is what is mandatory for your Travel Insurance for Schengen Visa and your Tourist Schengen Visa Application. If your travel insurance does not meet these criteria, your application will be rejected. The mandatory medical insurance requirements for any travel Insurance accompanying a Schengen Visa application are: ·            The insurance must cover urgent medical expenses as well as repatriation to your state of residence  (in other words it must cover expenses in relation to your return to your home country) ·           The insurance must be valid for the entire duration of your stay in the Schengen Member States ·

Are Dummy Flight tickets accepted in Schengen Visa Applications and What to look for while buying dummy tickets?

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Yes, Dummy flight tickets are officially accepted for Schengen visa application, however, some countries within Schengen zone where you are  applying your Schengenvisa , may require you to furnish actual flight confirmed reservation, so it is very important to select the right itinerary and right embassy at the same time. Some examples of countries among Schengen area accepting dummy or temporary hold flight booking. 1.           Finland : officially ask for Travel plan/Itinerary, so a dummy ticket would suffice that. 2.           France : officially ask for Reservation of a return ticket or travel itinerary, dummy tickets work here. 3.           Estonia : officially mentions that tickets should be bought only after visa has been issued. 4.           Luxembourg:  officially mentions either reservation or tickets. (so, hold ticket reservation works) 5.           Netherlands : specifically mentions they don’t need a ticket (dummy flight ticket works) Th