Tourist / Visitor Visa Documents Checklist

1. Valid Passport (with 6 months validity & 2 blank pages)
2. Signed Visa Form by the Traveler/Applicant with 2 Photos (3.5×4.5 cm, white background and matte finish as original copy)
3. Proofs of Sufficient Funds (Original Bank Account Statement for 3-6 months, attested & signed by the bank)
4. Proof of Income being Taxed (Income Tax Returns of 3 years)
5. Proof of occupation:
   • Employed: Salary certificate of the last three (3-6) months of present occupation, employment contract plus company NOC to leave.
   Also, please mention official email address of the applicant or email address HR department on the application form OR business card mentioning the official email ID of the applicant.
   • Self-employed: GST certificate/ Udhyog Aadhar Memorandum/ Import Export Certificate/ Certificate of Incorporation etc.
   • Retired: Pension statements for last 3-6 months and/or proof of regular income generated by ownership of
   property or business.
   • Student: Proof of enrollment/ registration in school/ College/ University.
6.  Minor travelers:
   • a minor accompanied by one parent shall provide an Original notarized NOC by the other parent , plus copies of parents passports or ID
   • a minor travelling alone shall provide an Original notarized NOC by both parents / legal guardians, plus copies of parents passports or ID
7. Proof of Ownership of Properties, Fixed Deposits, Provident Funds etc. in the applicant’s name (optional).
8. Travel Itinerary with Day Wise detailed proposal, Hotel Confirmation Voucher & Flight Tickets Copies.
9. Travel Medical Insurance covering the entire duration of the trip valid in Schengen area. The minimum coverage is 30,000 Euros
10. If going on Invitation then Invitation Letter with ID proof of the Inviter along with 3 months bank account
11. If you have traveled Schengen Area previously, then you must provide the visa copy.
12. If married, you must provide marriage certificate.

Notes:

• Our visa expert will call you to confirm travelers’ details, travel dates, visa form and further credentials.
• All documents mentioned above are required to be scanned.
• Additional documents might be asked by the Embassy.
• Embassy Fee is NOT included.
• After Submission, visa processing time: 3-4 working days

Updates:

• Processing can take up to 15 working days after receiving the application. Status queries will be responded after the above time frame only and shall be primarily addressed to the VFS-office of application or by e-mail to: NEW-DELHI
  KA@bmeia.gv.at
• Kindly note that, in case an application is received by the Embassy, less than 15 working days before the intended travel date, the application along with the passport will be returned to VFS. Therefore, the applicants are advised to apply atleast 1 month prior to the intended travel.
• However, in individual cases, that period may be extended up to 30 calendar days in, particularly when further scrutiny of the application is needed. In case the authorities of the Member State are consulted or additional documentation is needed, this period may be extended up to a maximum of 60 calendar days.
• The Embassy may call applicants for an interview if deemed necessary.

Business Visa Documents Checklist

1. Valid Passport (with 6 months validity & 2 blank pages)
   
2. Signed Visa Form by the Traveler/Applicant with 2 Photos (3.5×4.5 cm, white background and matte finish).(Hard Copy)
   
3. Proofs of Sufficient Funds (Bank Account Statement for 6 months, attested & signed by the bank)
   
4. Proof of Income being Taxed (Income Tax Returns of 3 years)
   
5. Proof of Present Employment or Business (Registration Deed, N.O.C from Employer, Salary Slips from Employer etc.)
   
6. Proof of Ownership of Properties, Fixed Deposits, Provident Funds etc. in the applicant’s name (optional).
   
7. Travel Itinerary with Day Wise detailed proposal, Hotel Confirmation Voucher & Flight Tickets Copies.
   
8. Travel Medical Insurance covering the entire duration of the trip valid in Schengen area. The minimum coverage is 30,000 Euros
   
9. If going on Invitation then Invitation Letter with ID proof of the Inviter along with 3 months bank account
   
10. If you have traveled Schengen Area previously, then you must provide the visa copy.
    
11. If married, you must provide marriage certificate.
12. You have to show invitation letter AUSTRIA Company

Notes:

• All documents mentioned above are required to be scanned.
• Additional documents might be asked by the Embassy.
• Embassy Fee is not included.