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Expert Schengen Visa Consultant in India
Why SmotVisa shines is because we consult the correct way to get a Schengen visa based on your eligibility, itinerary, arrange the required €30,000 travel insurance, build a clean document and finance file, and book your VFS or BLS appointment.
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Embassy Selection
Which Embassy Do You Apply To?
Schengen rules require you to apply to the embassy of your main destination — where you spend the most days. Getting this wrong is a leading cause of rejection. We map your itinerary carefully and confirm the correct embassy before anything else.
Tourist Visa (Type C)
- Holidays & sightseeing across Europe
- Visiting friends and family
- Short recreational courses
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
Business Visitor (Type C)
- Meetings & conferences
- Trade fairs & exhibitions
- Contract negotiations
- Same visa as tourist — different purpose
Eligibility
Who Can Apply for a Schengen Visa
Any Indian traveller with a genuine short-stay purpose. Documentation quality matters more than travel history — first-timers with a clean, complete file are approved regularly.
Valid Indian passport with 3+ months beyond return date
Clear travel purpose — tourism, family or business
Sufficient funds to cover the entire stay
Mandatory EUR 30,000 travel insurance
Confirmed accommodation and flight bookings
Strong ties to India (job, property, family)
Why SmotVisa
Why Choose SmotVisa for Your Schengen Visa
Correct Embassy Selection
The single most common mistake — we get it right based on your exact itinerary.
Travel Insurance Arranged
Compliant EUR 30,000 cover across all 27 Schengen countries, sorted for you.
Itinerary & Finance File
Flight, hotel and bank documents organised to the exact embassy standards.
Appointment Booking
VFS Global or BLS appointments booked and managed for you.
Tourist & Business Covered
Holidays, family visits and business meetings all under one roof.
Proven Results
5,000+ Schengen travellers with a 99% application success rate.
Fees & Processing
Processing Time & Fees
Standard processing is around 15 calendar days. Apply at least 3 weeks before travel — up to 6 months in advance.
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Adult visa fee | EUR 90 (around ₹9,000) | Plus VFS/BLS service charge |
| Child fee (6–12) | EUR 45 (around ₹4,500) | Under 6 often exempt |
| Processing time | Around 15 days | Up to 30–60 days in peak periods |
| Travel insurance | Min EUR 30,000 cover | Mandatory before submission |
Watch Out
Common Reasons Schengen Visas Get Refused
Applying at the wrong embassy for your itinerary
Missing or non-compliant travel insurance
Insufficient funds or unexplained bank deposits
Unclear or inconsistent itinerary
Weak ties to India and doubts about return
Incomplete documents or a poorly written cover letter
Documentation Portfolio
- Passport valid at least three months beyond your return, with two blank pages
- Completed Schengen application form and recent photographs
- Confirmed round-trip flight reservation
- Hotel bookings or accommodation proof for the whole stay
- Travel insurance with minimum €30,000 coverage (mandatory)
- Bank statements for the last six months and income tax returns
- Proof of employment or business and a cover letter explaining your trip
- Proof of ties to India showing intent to return
Strategic Roadmap
1
Itinerary Review
We identify your main destination and the correct embassy.
2
Document & Finance File
Passport, bank statements, employment proof and cover letter.
3
Travel Insurance
We arrange compliant €30,000 Schengen travel insurance.
4
Flight & Hotel Reservations
We help with the bookings the embassy expects to see.
5
Appointment Booking
VFS Global or BLS biometrics appointment scheduled.
6
Submission & Tracking
We prepare you for submission and track until decision.
Frequently Asked Questions
Expert insights on Schengen visa processing.
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