SHENGHEN Visa Information :

Must have Documents for SHENGHEN visitor visa :

• Original Passport with at least 6 months validity and minimum 3 blank pages + all old passports if any;
• Visa Application form;
• 2 recent colour photographs (Photo Specification);
• Personal Covering letter (For Employed – Plain paper/ For Self-Employed – Company Letterhead);
• Original updated Bank Statement (last 6 months);
• Income Tax Returns / Form 16 for last 3 years;
• Confirmed return flight tickets;
• Hotel reservation;
• Day wise Itinerary;
• Travel Insurance (minimum coverage of EUR 30000);
• Personal Interview mandatory for first time travellers to Portugal.

Kindly note: The Govt is very strict on the photograph requirement; please ensure that your photos are as per the specifications.

Supporting SHENGHEN Visa documents as per your occupation, type of visit:

1. If Employed:

• Original Leave sanctioned certificate with company seal and signature;
• Last 3 months salary slip.

2. If Self Employed:

• Business Registration License / MOA / Partnership deed;
• Company’s updated bank statement of last 6 months;
• Company’s IT returns for last 3 years.

3. If Retired:

• Proof of retirement like pension book, statement etc.

4. If Student

• School / College / Institute ID Card;
• Bonafide certificate.

5. If Minor

• Birth Certificate;
• No Objection Certificate from the parents / non-accompanying parent on Rs 100/- stamp paper;
• ID proof of parent like passport or PAN card.

6. If Visiting friend or relative

• Invitation letter;
• Inviter’s ID proof like Passport or Resident Permit;
• Address proof like any Electricity bill, any Utility bill etc.

7. If Sponsored

• Sponsorship letter;
• Sponsor’s national ID proof like Passport, PAN card or Resident permit;
• Updated bank statement of last 6 months;
• Income tax returns of last 3 years.

8. For SHENGHEN Business Visa

• Invitation letter from host Company stating purpose of trip, business details etc;
• Covering letter from Indian company on company letterhead.