A Schengen visa is suitable for short trips to Europe covering holidays, sightseeing, family visits, shopping, and leisure travel. It is commonly used by travelers visiting destinations such as France, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Spain, and other countries within the Schengen Area.

For multi-country Europe holidays, your itinerary plays an important role in the application. You generally apply through the country where you will spend the most time, while equal stays across countries are generally handled through the country you will enter first.

Seaman Tours provides visa assistance, document guidance, and application support for travelers planning Schengen travel. Please review the visa details, inclusions, application process, and required documents below before proceeding with the application.

Schengen visa processing starts after booking confirmation and collection of the required application information and documents. The submitted documents are reviewed for completeness and consistency before the application is prepared for the appropriate submission route. For multi-country trips, the intended main destination should be identified correctly before the application is finalized.

The Seaman Tours indicative processing timeline is 15 to 30 working days. Actual consular processing can vary, and the European Commission states that normal processing is 15 days, with cases requiring further examination potentially taking up to 45 days. 

Applicants should also account for appointment availability and the biometric process where applicable. Schengen applicants in India generally need to provide biometrics in person, subject to applicable exemptions. 

A Schengen visa can cover travel across participating countries in the Schengen Area, subject to the validity and entry conditions of the visa issued.

Austria • Belgium • Bulgaria • Croatia • Czech Republic • Denmark • Estonia • Finland • France • Germany

Greece • Hungary • Iceland • Italy • Latvia • Liechtenstein • Lithuania • Luxembourg • Malta • Netherlands

Norway • Poland • Portugal • Romania • Slovakia • Slovenia • Spain • Sweden • Switzerland

• Passport
• Passport photographs
• Visa application form
• Flight reservation
• Accommodation details
• Financial documents
• Travel itinerary
• Travel medical insurance
• Employment or supporting documents