• Original Passport with at least 6 months validity and minimum 3 blank pages + all old passports if any;

• Visa Application form;

• 2 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;

• Travel Insurance (minimum coverage of EUR 30000).

Kindly note: The Govt is very strict on the photograph requirement; please ensure that your photos are as per the specifications.

1. If Employed:

• Original Leave sanctioned certificate with company seal and signature;

• Last 3 months salary slip.

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. If Retired:

• Proof of retirement like pension book, statement etc.

4. If Student

• School / College / Institute ID Card;

• Bonafide certificate.

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. If Visiting friend or relative

• “Attestation d’accueil” from the Inviter;

• Inviter’s ID proof like Passport or Resident Permit;

• Address proof like any Electricity bill, any Utility bill etc.

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. For Business Visa

• Invitation letter from host Company stating purpose of trip, business details etc;

• Covering letter from Indian company on company letterhead.