Visitor Visa · Schengen Europe
Schengen Europe Visitor Visa Consultant in Jalandhar
One Schengen short-stay visa can cover many European countries. Sandhu Overseas helps Jalandhar travellers choose the right embassy, prepare the documents and avoid the usual mistakes that lead to refusals.
Schengen Visitor Visa at a glance
A Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) lets you stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area, for tourism, family visits or short business trips.
You normally apply to the embassy or consulate of the country where you will spend the most nights. If your stay is split equally, you apply to the country of first entry.
Travel medical insurance valid across the Schengen area, with minimum cover set by EU rules, is required. Appointments and biometrics are usually handled through the visa application centre.
Documents a Schengen Europe visitor file usually needs
Identity and travel plan
- Passport with enough validity and blank pages, plus old passports
- Day-wise itinerary and accommodation bookings for the whole stay
- Round-trip flight reservations, not final tickets, until the visa is approved
Finances and ties
- Recent bank statements and income tax records
- Employer letter, leave approval or business registration
- Proof of family, property or other reasons to return to India
Insurance and forms
- Schengen travel medical insurance for your dates
- Completed application form and photographs to specification
- Invitation and host documents if you are visiting someone
The exact list depends on your profile and the official rules on the day you apply. We tell you what applies to you after a short profile review.
Common reasons Schengen Europe visitor applications get refused
- Applying to the wrong country’s embassy for your itinerary
- Itinerary and bookings that do not match your stated purpose
- Insufficient or unexplained funds
- Missing or invalid travel insurance
- Past Schengen refusals or overstays not addressed in the file
Most of these are avoidable with an honest, consistent file. We review yours for these gaps before anything is submitted.
Official sources
European Commission, Schengen visa information · Embassy or consulate of your main destination country
Always confirm current requirements, forms and rules on the official site before you apply. Rules can change without notice.
Frequently asked questions
How many days can I stay on a Schengen visa?
A short-stay visa allows up to 90 days in any 180-day period. The visa sticker shows the exact dates you are allowed.
Which country should I apply to?
Usually the country where you will spend the most nights. If you divide your time equally, apply to the country you enter first.
Do I need travel insurance?
Yes. Schengen visas require valid medical travel insurance covering the whole area for your whole stay.
Related pages
This page gives general information based on publicly available immigration rules as of the review date. It is not legal advice and does not replace the official guidance of the destination country’s immigration authority. Outcomes are decided by the government and are never guaranteed.