Visa Information

Overview

Application is applicable in case you are travelling for tourism.

Commission Implementing Decision

Visa Fees

Please Note:

• All VISA Fee and Service Charges are payable in Cash/Card.
  Note: Each case is reviewed separately at the time of application, and no guarantee can be given that a VISA will be issued. In any case, the VISA Fees and VFS Service Fees will NOT BE REFUNDED.
• The applicable VISA Fee in Indian Rupees is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
• Applicants shall be levied a Service Charge of INR 2635(Euro 29)-.
• Optional Courier Service is available at INR 450(Euro 5)/-
• Optional SMS Service is available at INR 300(Euro 3)/-.
• Optional Premium Lounge Service is available at INR 3200(Euro 35)/-.
• Optional Courier Assurance Service is available at INR 650(Euro 7)/-
• Prime Time Passport Collection Service is available at (Currently Unavailable)
• Online Form Filling Service is available at INR 2500(Euro 28)/-.
• Prime Time Appointment Service is available at (Currently Unavailable)
• On Demand Mobile Visa at (Currently Unavailable)
• All VFS Service Charges are inclusive of Goods and Service Tax – SGST @ 9% and CGST @ 9%.

Documents Required

For a list of approved Indian Travel Insurance Companies, please click here.

Check list for Tourism Visa

Photo Specifications

Photograph Quality

The photographs must be:

• No more than 6-months old
• 35-40mm in width
• Close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70 -80% of the photograph
• In sharp focus and clear
• Of high quality with no ink marks or creases

The photographs must:

• Show you looking directly at the camera
• Show your skin tones naturally
• Have appropriate brightness and contrast
• Be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.

Style and lighting

The photographs must be:

• Be colour neutral
• Show your eyes open and clearly visible-no hair across your eyes
• Show you facing square on to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly
• Be taken with a plain light-coloured background
• Be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye

Glasses and head covers

If you wear glasses:

• Be colour neutral
• The photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames - wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)
• Make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.

Head coverings :

• Are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.

Expression and frame

Your photographs must:

• Show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.

Processing Time

Usually, processing time for visa applications is 15 Calendar days (starting from the time when the Embassy or Consulate received the application, not including the transportation time), counting from when all requested documents have been submitted. This period may be extended in specific cases, notably when further scrutiny of the application is required, for example, when an applicant must come to an interview or submit additional documentation requested by the Embassy or Consulate. During certain times of the year, the processing time can be longer due to the high volume of applications. It is recommended to submit your visa application at least two weeks prior to date of travel date and if possible, even earlier ahead of the holiday period.

Please note that the application processing time and decisions on visa applications are the sole prerogative of the Embassy or Consulate. VFS Global has no role to play in these areas of the application process.

Online Application Form

Harmonized Schengen visa application form

For UTL Form please click on - https://visa.government.is/

Overview

Business visa application is applicable in case you are travelling for business purposes.

Commission Implementing Decision

Visa Fees

Please Note:

• All VISA Fee and Service Charges are payable in Cash/Card.
  Note: Each case is reviewed separately at the time of application, and no guarantee can be given that a VISA will be issued. In any case, the VISA Fees and VFS Service Fees will NOT BE REFUNDED.
• The applicable VISA Fee in Indian Rupees is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
• Applicants shall be levied a Service Charge of INR 2635(Euro 29)-.
• Optional Courier Service is available at INR 450(Euro 5)/-
• Optional SMS Service is available at INR 300(Euro 3)/-.
• Optional Premium Lounge Service is available at INR 3200(Euro 35)/.
• Optional Courier Assurance Service is available at INR 650(Euro 7)/-
• Prime Time Passport Collection Service is available at (Currently Unavailable)
• Online Form Filling Service is available at INR 2500(Euro 28)/-.
• Prime Time Appointment Service is available at (Currently Unavailable)
• On Demand Mobile Visa at (Currently Unavailable)
• All VFS Service Charges are inclusive of Goods and Service Tax – SGST @ 9% and CGST @ 9%.

Documents Required

Check list for Business Visa

Photo Specifications

Photograph Quality

The photographs must be:

• No more than 6-months old
• 35-40mm in width
• Close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70 -80% of the photograph
• In sharp focus and clear
• Of high quality with no ink marks or creases

The photographs must:

• Show you looking directly at the camera
• Show your skin tones naturally
• Have appropriate brightness and contrast
• Be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.

Style and lighting

The photographs must be:

• Be colour neutral
• Show your eyes open and clearly visible-no hair across your eyes
• Show you facing square on to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly
• Be taken with a plain light-coloured background
• Be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye

Glasses and head covers

If you wear glasses:

• Be colour neutral
• The photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames - wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)
• Make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.

Head coverings :

• Are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.

Expression and frame

Your photographs must:

• Show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.

Processing Time

Usually, processing time for visa applications is 15 Calendar days (starting from the time when the Embassy or Consulate received the application, not including the transportation time), counting from when all requested documents have been submitted. This period may be extended in specific cases, notably when further scrutiny of the application is required, for example, when an applicant must come to an interview or submit additional documentation requested by the Embassy or Consulate. During certain times of the year, the processing time can be longer due to the high volume of applications. It is recommended to submit your visa application at least two weeks prior to date of travel date and if possible, even earlier ahead of the holiday period.

Please note that the application processing time and decisions on visa applications are the sole prerogative of the Embassy or Consulate. VFS Global has no role to play in these areas of the application process.

Online Application Form

Harmonized Schengen visa application form

For UTL Form please click on - https://visa.government.is/

Overview

Application is applicable in case you are travelling for visiting Family and Friends.

Commission Implementing Decision

Visa Fees

Please Note:

• All VISA Fee and Service Charges are payable in Cash/Card.
  Note: Each case is reviewed separately at the time of application, and no guarantee can be given that a VISA will be issued. In any case, the VISA Fees and VFS Service Fees will NOT BE REFUNDED.
• The applicable VISA Fee in Indian Rupees is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
• Applicants shall be levied a Service Charge of INR 2635(Euro 29)-.
• Optional Courier Service is available at INR 450(Euro 5)/-
• Optional SMS Service is available at INR 300(Euro 3)/-.
• Optional Premium Lounge Service is available at INR 3200(Euro 35)/-.
• Optional Courier Assurance Service is available at INR 650(Euro 7)/-
• Prime Time Passport Collection Service is available at (Currently Unavailable)
• Online Form Filling Service is available at INR 2500(Euro 28)/-.
• Prime Time Appointment Service is available at (Currently Unavailable)
• All VFS Service Charges are inclusive of Goods and Service Tax – SGST @ 9% and CGST @ 9%.
• On Demand Mobile Visa at (Currently Unavailable)

Documents Required

For a list of approved Indian Travel Insurance Companies, please click here.

Check list for Visiting Family and Friends

Photo Specifications

Photograph Quality

The photographs must be:

• No more than 6-months old
• 35-40mm in width
• Close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70 -80% of the photograph
• In sharp focus and clear
• Of high quality with no ink marks or creases

The photographs must:

• Show you looking directly at the camera
• Show your skin tones naturally
• Have appropriate brightness and contrast
• Be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.

Style and lighting

The photographs must be:

• Be colour neutral
• Show your eyes open and clearly visible-no hair across your eyes
• Show you facing square on to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly
• Be taken with a plain light-coloured background
• Be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye

Glasses and head covers

If you wear glasses:

• Be colour neutral
• The photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames - wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)
• Make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.

Head coverings :

• Are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.

Expression and frame

Your photographs must:

• Show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.

Processing Time

Usually, processing time for visa applications is 15 Calendar days (starting from the time when the Embassy or Consulate received the application, not including the transportation time), counting from when all requested documents have been submitted. This period may be extended in specific cases, notably when further scrutiny of the application is required, for example, when an applicant must come to an interview or submit additional documentation requested by the Embassy or Consulate. During certain times of the year, the processing time can be longer due to the high volume of applications. It is recommended to submit your visa application at least two weeks prior to date of travel date and if possible, even earlier ahead of the holiday period.

Please note that the application processing time and decisions on visa applications are the sole prerogative of the Embassy or Consulate. VFS Global has no role to play in these areas of the application process.

Online Application Form

Harmonized Schengen visa application form

For UTL Form please click on - https://visa.government.is/

Overview

Application is applicable in case you are travelling for Cultural, Study And Sports Events.

Commission Implementing Decision

Visa Fees

Please Note:

• All VISA Fee and Service Charges are payable in Cash/Card.
  Note: Each case is reviewed separately at the time of application, and no guarantee can be given that a VISA will be issued. In any case, the VISA Fees and VFS Service Fees will NOT BE REFUNDED.
• The applicable VISA Fee in Indian Rupees is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
• Applicants shall be levied a Service Charge of INR 2635(Euro 29)-.
• Optional Courier Service is available at INR 450(Euro 5)/-
• Optional SMS Service is available at INR 300(Euro 3)/-.
• Optional Premium Lounge Service is available at INR 3200(Euro 35)/-.
• Optional Courier Assurance Service is available at INR 650(Euro 7)/-
• Prime Time Passport Collection Service is available at (Currently Unavailable)
• Online Form Filling Service is available at INR 2500(Euro 28)/-.
• Prime Time Appointment Service is available at (Currently Unavailable)
• On Demand Mobile Visa at INR 9990(Euro 111)/-(Currently Unavailable)
• All VFS Service Charges are inclusive of Goods and Service Tax – SGST @ 9% and CGST @ 9%.

Documents Required

Check list for Sports And Cultural Events

For a list of approved Indian Travel Insurance Companies, please click here.

Photo Specifications

Photograph Quality

The photographs must be:

• No more than 6-months old
• 35-40mm in width
• Close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70 -80% of the photograph
• In sharp focus and clear
• Of high quality with no ink marks or creases

The photographs must:

• Show you looking directly at the camera
• Show your skin tones naturally
• Have appropriate brightness and contrast
• Be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.

Style and lighting

The photographs must be:

• Be colour neutral
• Show your eyes open and clearly visible-no hair across your eyes
• Show you facing square on to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly
• Be taken with a plain light-coloured background
• Be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye

Glasses and head covers

If you wear glasses:

• Be colour neutral
• The photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames - wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)
• Make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.

Head coverings :

• Are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.

Expression and frame

Your photographs must:

• Show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.

Processing Time

Usually, processing time for visa applications is 15 Calendar days (starting from the time when the Embassy or Consulate received the application, not including the transportation time), counting from when all requested documents have been submitted. This period may be extended in specific cases, notably when further scrutiny of the application is required, for example, when an applicant must come to an interview or submit additional documentation requested by the Embassy or Consulate. During certain times of the year, the processing time can be longer due to the high volume of applications. It is recommended to submit your visa application at least two weeks prior to date of travel date and if possible, even earlier ahead of the holiday period.

Please note that the application processing time and decisions on visa applications are the sole prerogative of the Embassy or Consulate. VFS Global has no role to play in these areas of the application process.

Online Application Form

Harmonized Schengen visa application form

For UTL Form please click on - https://visa.government.is/

Overview

Applicants who wish to apply for Resident Permits or D Visa for Iceland mission will apply for their application with the Directorate of immigration department (contact Email: [email protected] ). Once the application is accepted by the Directorate of immigration department, the Directorate of Immigration will request the applicant to visit the nearest visa application centre to submit their application.

Visa application centre in India will connect with applicants and guide them to the next steps of submitting their Passport for visa issuance and capture biometrics and live photo.

LIST OF COUNTRIES.

Visa Fees

Please Note:

• All VISA Fee and Service Charges are payable in Cash/Card.
  Note: Each case is reviewed separately at the time of application, and no guarantee can be given that a VISA will be issued. In any case, the VISA Fees and VFS Service Fees will NOT BE REFUNDED.
• The applicable VISA Fee in Indian Rupees is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
• Applicants shall be levied a Service Charge of INR 4486(Euro 50)-.
• Optional Courier Service is available at INR 450(Euro 5)/-
• Optional SMS Service is available at INR 300(Euro 3)/-.
• Optional Premium Lounge Service is available at INR 3200(Euro 35)/-.
• Optional Courier Assurance Service is available at INR 650(Euro 7)/-
• Mandatory Two-Way Courier Charge (Outside Delhi Centre) at INR 1805(Euro 20)/-
• All VFS Service Charges are inclusive of Goods and Service Tax – SGST @ 9% and CGST @ 9%.

Documents Required

Approval Letter

Valid Passport

Two Latest Photographs

Photo Specifications

Photograph Quality

The photographs must be:

• No more than 6-months old
• 35-40mm in width
• Close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70 -80% of the photograph
• In sharp focus and clear
• Of high quality with no ink marks or creases

The photographs must:

• Show you looking directly at the camera
• Show your skin tones naturally
• Have appropriate brightness and contrast
• Be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.

Style and lighting

The photographs must be:

• Be colour neutral
• Show your eyes open and clearly visible-no hair across your eyes
• Show you facing square on to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly
• Be taken with a plain light-coloured background
• Be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye

Glasses and head covers

If you wear glasses:

• Be colour neutral
• The photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames - wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)
• Make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.

Head coverings :

• Are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.

Expression and frame

Your photographs must:

• Show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.