Short stay Schengen visa (non professional / tourist)
(This visa is valid for a stay of up to 90 days.)

Requirements:

• Original passport must not be older than 10 years; also, it must be valid for at least THREE MONTHS longer than the intended stay + 1 photocopy of the first page of the passport. Your passport must have at least TWO BLANK PAGES to affix the visa.
• One application form with ALL COLUMNS filled in and signed by the applicant.
• TWO RECENT PHOTOS in the size of 35-40 mm width with white background. The face should cover 70-80% of the photo area.
• COVERING LETTER in original from the applicant, introducing himself / herself, explaining the purpose and duration of the visit and the itinerary for the corresponding period in brief.
• Proof of EMPLOYMENT and LEAVE letter on company's letterhead.
• Evidence of STATUS in India, such as individual income-tax return, form 16A, bank statements, record of ownership of real estate, share certificates, deposits, investments.
• If the visit is SPONSORED by a referee in The Netherlands , supporting documents required are:
• Invitation legalized from the Town Hall.
• Passport copy.
• Resident permit copy (in case of referee being a non-Dutch national)  
• Financial proof of the referee i.e. salary slips, bank statements

In the absence of a referee or a sponsor, the applicant must submit:

• Bank statement or salary slips for the recent 3 months.
• A confirmed hotel reservation corresponding with the (desired) period of stay.

• Copy of OVERSEAS medical insurance policy, including medical emergency evacuation cover (equivalent to 30.000 Euros) corresponding with the (desired) period of stay.
• Copy of confirmed AIRLINE reservation or PNR.
  
  Important!
  
  
• Supporting documents from a referee must be included with the application for the visa and must not be sent directly to the Embassy of The Netherlands.
• All faxes must be photocopied and in A4 size paper.
• Minor applicants (less than 18 years) must possess individual passports along with a written consent from both their parents’ as well as both the parents’ signatures on the visa application form. A copy of the parents’ passports should be included to authenticate the signatures on the consent letter. Copy of the death certificate or custody proof should be provided, where applicable.
• Each application must be supported by a copy of all the requisite documents.

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