The Schengen visa in Bangalore is the permit that lets you visit 27 European countries on a single visa for up to 90 days in 2025. Applying from Bengaluru is straightforward if you pick the correct consulate via VFS Global, prepare every document on the checklist, and apply at least 4–6 weeks before your trip.​

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A short‑stay Schengen visa from Bangalore costs €80 for adults and €40 for children 6–11, with under‑6s exempt from the fee. You apply through VFS Global Bengaluru, submit your biometrics, and provide documents like passport, itinerary (dummy tickets accepted if verified), hotel bookings, €30,000+ travel insurance, and financial proof. Processing usually takes around 15 calendar days, but can stretch to 30–60 days in busy months, so applying 4–8 weeks before departure is the safest strategy.​

Quick verdict (who should do what)

• If you’re a first‑time Europe traveller from Karnataka: Apply via VFS Bangalore; follow the standard tourist (Type C) checklist strictly.​
• If you travel often and have old Schengen visas: Apply from Bangalore but request multiple‑entry; consulates increasingly grant longer validity in 2025.​
• If your travel dates are very close (under 3 weeks): Consider postponing travel or accept higher risk; processing can exceed 15 days.​
• If you’re scared of booking real flights: Use verified dummy tickets and hotel reservations that embassies accept to avoid losing ₹20,000+ on real bookings.​

Step 1: Choose your main Schengen country

Schengen rules require you to apply through:​

• The country where you will spend the most nights, or
• If nights are equal, the country of first entry.

Examples from Bangalore:

• 6 nights France + 4 nights Germany → Apply via France.
• 4 nights Germany + 4 nights Netherlands, landing first in Germany → Apply via Germany.

To understand requirements by country (France vs Germany vs Italy etc.), see Eazy Visas’

Schengen overview by country

Step 2: Pick the correct VFS / consulate in Bengaluru

For South India, most Schengen countries use VFS Global Bengaluru as their outsourced partner:​

• Countries like Italy, France, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland accept applications via VFS in Bangalore.
• Some have consulates (e.g., Italy in Bangalore) that still route short‑stay visas via VFS for intake and biometrics.​

You can only walk in with an appointment; VFS does not accept random visitors.​

Step 3: Book your VFS Bangalore appointment

You must book a time slot online on the relevant VFS country page:​

• Select India → Bengaluru → your Schengen country.
• Create a profile, fill basic details, and pick a date/time.
• Peak seasons (April–September and December) see long queues and limited slots, so try to secure your appointment 4–6 weeks before travel.​

If you struggle with slots, Eazy Visas’

Tourist Visa service

helps with documentation and application strategy tailored for Schengen in Bangalore.​

Step 4: Complete the Schengen visa form

Most countries use a standard Schengen form, sometimes with country‑specific add‑ons:​

• Fill it online (or download) from the consulate or VFS website.
• Ensure your travel dates, accommodation, and purpose match your supporting documents.
• Print, sign, and date the form; one per applicant, including children.

Even minor inconsistencies (date mismatch, wrong travel purpose) can slow or harm your application.​

Step 5: Prepare your document checklist

Core documents most Schengen consulates require from Indian citizens:​

• Passport:
  • Issued in the last 10 years, valid at least 3 months beyond your return date, with 2 blank pages.
• Photos:
  • Two recent, biometric passport photos with light background and correct size.
• Application form:
  • Fully filled and signed.
• Travel itinerary:
  • Return flight reservations (verified dummy tickets accepted if PNR is genuine and dates match).​
• Accommodation proof:
  • Hotel bookings, Airbnb confirmation, or host invitation letter.
• Travel insurance:
  • Minimum €30,000 medical coverage, valid in all Schengen states and for your whole stay; mandatory for all Indian applicants.​
• Financial proof:
  • Last 3–6 months bank statements, ITRs, salary slips, or sponsor letters showing enough balance for your stay.
• Employment/Study proof:
  • HR letter with leave approval, business registration docs, or college letter.
• Cover letter:
  • Explaining your route, number of days per country, funding, and ties to India.
• Fees:
  • Visa fee + VFS service fee, paid as per latest instructions.​

To reduce missing‑document risk (a key rejection reason for Swiss and other Schengen posts), refer to Eazy Visas’

2025 Visa Documents Guide for Indians

.​

If you want legally safe reservations without paying full fare, Eazy Visas’

Dummy Flights

and

Dummy Hotel Booking guide

explain how verified bookings work and why consulates accept them.​

Step 6: Submit at VFS Bangalore and give biometrics

On your appointment day:​

• Arrive 15–30 minutes before the scheduled slot.
• Pass security screening and token issue.
• VFS staff pre‑check your documents and then capture your fingerprints and photo (unless you gave Schengen biometrics in the last 59 months).​
• Pay your visa and service fee in INR and receive a receipt with tracking number.​

VFS does not decide your visa; it only collects and forwards your file to the consulate.​

Step 7: Track your Schengen visa and collect passport

After submission:​

• Typical processing time is around 15 calendar days from the date the consulate receives your file.
• Complex cases or peak‑season volumes can push this to 30–60 days.

You can track your application via:

• VFS tracking page (reference number + date of birth).
• SMS/email updates if you paid for it.​​

When the passport is back at VFS:

• Either collect it in person or via courier (if chosen).
• Immediately check visa sticker validity dates, number of entries, and personal details.
  
  

Exact INR conversion depends on consulate exchange rate and VFS pricing; always cross‑check the country‑specific VFS page for current figures.​

Typical processing scenarios