1. Passport

• Original passport issued within the last 10 years.

• Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the final departure date from Austria.

• Should have at least 2 blank visa pages.

• No alterations or handwritten amendments on data pages.

2. Photograph

• Three recent passport-size color photographs (35mm x 45mm) taken within the last 3 months.

• Face size should be between 25mm and 35mm (chin to crown).

• Background: Plain white with a matte or semi-matte finish.

• Scanned or unclear photographs will not be accepted.

3. Accommodation Proof

Applicants must provide one of the following:

• Confirmed hotel/cruise reservation.

• If staying with a friend or relative:
  Invitation letter from the host.
  Host’s ID proof (passport or residence permit).
  Host’s financial documents (scanned copies via email are acceptable).

4. Flight Ticket

• Confirmed flight reservation for onward and return travel from India.

5. Travel Itinerary

• A detailed day-wise travel plan on A4 paper.

• If booked via a travel agent, the itinerary must be on their official letterhead.

6. Travel Insurance

• Mandatory with a minimum coverage of €30,000 (or $50,000 per person).

• Must cover:
  Emergency medical treatment.
  Hospitalization and urgent medical attention.
  Medical repatriation expenses.

• The insurance should cover the entire stay in the Schengen area.

• For 6-month or 1-year multiple-entry visas, coverage for the first journey is sufficient.

7. Proof of Financial Sufficiency

• Last 6 months’ bank statement, signed and attested by a bank official (if employed).

• If sponsored, the sponsor's bank statement must be provided.

• Statements should be dated within the last week.

8. Income Tax Returns (ITR)

• Last 3 years’ ITR assessment (if employed).

• If sponsored, the sponsor’s ITR documents must be submitted.

9. Cover Letter

• A cover letter from the applicant:
  On A4 size paper (if employed).
  On company letterhead (if self-employed).

10. Employment Letter

• Must be on official company letterhead, stamped and dated.

• Should include:
  Contact details (address, email, phone number).
  Name, position, and signature of the employer.
  Applicant’s name, position, salary, duration of employment, and approved leave.

11. No Objection Certificate (NOC)

• For students/minors:
  NOC from the school/institution.
  Copy of student ID card.

12. GST Copy (For Self-Employed Applicants)

• GST registration copy as proof of business ownership.

13. Leave Letter (For Employed Applicants)

• Official leave approval letter from the employer.

• Copy of the employment ID card.

14. Biometric Data Requirement

• First-time Schengen visa applicants must appear in person for biometric data submission.

• Children under 12 years are exempt from biometrics.

• If biometric data was submitted after November 2, 2015, it remains valid for 59 months for Schengen travel.

• In some cases, embassies may request re-submission of biometric data if deemed necessary.

Visa2Fly will assist in booking a convenient biometric appointment at the designated visa application center.