Once you have completed your application form online, you will be able to submit it electronically. You will need to bring the printed application along with the requisite supporting documents to your appointment at the VAC based on your residence address.
When applying for a Schengen visa, some embassies or consulates require you to submit an employment letter as part of your visa application. This letter gives the embassy or consulate more information about your employment status and helps establish your trip's purpose and itinerary.
Where to apply. You must lodge your application for a Schengen visa at the consulate of the country you intend to visit. Visiting more than 1 Schengen countries: apply at the consulate of the country where you will spend the longest time.
Place of submission: Applications must be submitted in person. All applications for short-stay Schengen visas (type C, stays up to 90 days), including tourist or business visas, must be submitted to BLS Visa Service for Spain (3191 CORAL WAY, Suite 611, Coral Gables, Florida 33145).
As a general rule, a decision is taken by the Consulate within 15 days. This period may, in individual cases, be extended. It is therefore recommended to submit the visa application early, at the earliest 6 months before the planned journey.
Where can I apply for a visa? To apply for a Schengen visa in the United States go to the VFS Global application centre in Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Francisco or Washington D.C. You can only submit an application there if you live in the United States.
Procedure​ Place of submission: Applications must be submitted in person. All applications for short-stay Schengen visas (type C, stays up to 90 days), including tourist or business visas, must be submitted to BLS Visa Service for Spain (3191 CORAL WAY, Suite 611, Coral Gables, Florida 33145).
All visa seekers can apply for Indian Visa online and even check the status of already submitted visa applications.
Destination State: Write down the name of the Schengen country you wish to travel to, then include any other country you wish to visit. Number of entries: Indicate the number of visa entries you want, be it single entry, double entry, or multi entries. Length of Stay: How long do you want to stay in the area? Indicate.
Please ensure to print and submit all pages of the application form including the barcodes. Proof of accommodation: Hotel reservations, rental of holiday home or campus residence reservation. If the applicant is travelling to several Member States, proof of accommodation in each of them.