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Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) — tourism

Embassy / consulate visa · Official source checked 2026-10-11
  • Permitted stayUp to 90 days in any 180-day period (as granted on the visa)
  • Entry typeSingle or multiple entry, as decided by the issuing consulate

Embassy Fees (government visa fee)

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  • Government visa fee — child aged 6 to under 12Loading…
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Visa Centre Service Fees (not government fees)

  • Visa application centre service fee — set per country/centre; Pending Verification (not a government fee)Paid separately

Optional Charges

  • Optional courier, SMS or premium lounge services — optional, never requiredPaid separately

iVisa Experts Service Fee

  • iVisa Experts assistance (optional, not a government fee)Contact iVisa Experts for the latest visa fees and application assistance.

Conditions and documents

  • Apply to the consulate of your main destination (longest stay); if stays are equal, the country of first entry
  • One Schengen visa generally covers all 29 Schengen countries within its validity and conditions
  • Travel medical insurance with at least EUR 30,000 cover for the whole Schengen area
  • Proof of accommodation, return/onward flight reservation and sufficient funds (recent bank statements)
  • Employment or business evidence (e.g. leave letter, ITRs) and a cover letter describing the trip
  • Appointment in person with fingerprints and photo (biometrics) at the visa centre
  • Passport issued within 10 years, valid 3 months beyond departure, with 2 blank pages
  • Validity, number of entries and permitted stay are decided by the consulate — never guaranteed
  • EES: since 10 April 2026 your face image is registered at the Schengen border (not a visa). ETIAS does not apply to visa holders.

How to apply: Through the main destination's embassy/consulate in India or its authorised visa application centre

European Commission — Migration and Home Affairs

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Government processing and entry

Visa approval, visa validity and entry into Switzerland are always subject to the relevant immigration authorities and are never guaranteed by iVisa Experts. iVisa Experts assistance is optional.

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