European Dhamaka

• April: 21st 2012
• May: 12th, 26th 2012
• June: 9th, 16th 2012

Tour Highlights:

• Entrance to Madurodam – The Mini Holland.
• Enjoy a view of Amsterdam city on a Canal Cruise
• Enjoy Hague Beach
• Visit Manniken Piz & Grand Palace in Brussels
• Entrance to 3rd level of the Eiffel Tower, if weather permits
• Entrance to Disney Land Park 
• Mt Titlis with Ice Flyer 
• Visit the famous Swarovski’s Crystal Museum in Wattens
• Enjoy Private Boat ride to San Marco & return
• Visit Vatican City & St. Peter's Church
• Visit Leaning Tower of Pisa (outside)
• Florence Michael Angelo View Point 
• City tour of Amsterdam, Brussels, Lucerne, Paris, Innsbruck, Venice, & Rome
  

• Amsterdam – Brussels: Approximately 02.30 Hrs.
• Brussels – Paris: Approximately 02.00 Hrs

• Visa Application form duly filled in and signed. 
• Two recent passport-size photographs in colour. 
• Proof of Airline Reservation for a round trip e.g. Reservation   slip, but a ticket should not be bought until a visa is guaranteed or issued. 
• Covering Letter stating the following:
   
• Applicant's name,   
• Designation, 
• Purpose and duration of stay. 
 
• Proof of Accommodation (hotel reservation, confirmation about purchase of a tour package, e.t.c.). 
• Overseas medical insurance valid for all Schengen-countries with   a minimum coverage of 30,000 EURO. The insurance has to cover all risk   e.g. accident, illness, etc. Insurance policies have to be submitted   with an English or German translation. The policy has to clearly specify   the period of validity and has to cover the date of arrival &   departure has to be submitted in original along with a photocopy. 
• Valid permit to return to India (e.g. valid resident return   visa, resident of other countries residing in India). (If applicable) 
• Proof of Employment 
   
• Employment letter from the current organization stating the position and the tenure   
• Income/ salary slip covering last three months.   
• No objection certification from the organization confirming the leave status. 
 
• Occupational viability of the applicant. 
• Foreign exchange Endorsement / Copy of credit card. 
• Proof of sufficient Funds 
   
• Bank statements of last three (3) months Including Address & telephone number of the bank.- original & one photocopy   
• Traveller’s Cheques etc. 
 
• In case of a minor 
   
• A no objection certificate should be produced by parents (If applicable)   
• A minor accompanied by one of the parent should 
 
• If Self-employed applicants have to furnish detailed documents pertaining to their business such as: 
   
• Company Registration Certificate / Certificate of Incorporation.   
• Articles of Memorandum.   
• Proof of Proprietorship / Partnership.   
• Import-Export License (if applicable).   
• Company Profile.   
• Company and Personal Bank Statements for the last 6 months mentioning the bank's name and bank's telephone number clearly. 
• Company and Personal Income Tax Papers for the last 3 years. 
 
• If Employed 
   
• Proof of employment like Salary Slip or Appointment Letter.  

• If Student
   
• A permission letter from school/college confirming the leave for specified period of travel. (If applicable) 

• Embassy may ask for additional documents and may call for an   interview. The visa fee, according to Schengen regulations, is   non-refundable. 
• All supporting documents must be submitted together and in duplicate - in original and photocopy! 
• Only applications with all supporting documents will be   accepted. In some cases further documents and guarantees may be required   with your application. 
• Schengen visas are issued free of charge to the spouse and   children of EU nationals. Proof of relationship is required (original   passport of EU-spouse or children and original birth certificate/s of   children or marriage certificate). Documents not in English or German   require a certified translation. Photocopies of documents are also  required. 
• The visa-regulations are subject to change without notice. The   information contained here is a general guideline and does not create   any obligation on the part of the Austrian Embassy. 
• Incomplete applications will have to be returned for completion. 
• If you want to stay / study longer than six months in Austria or   if you intend to work, you have to apply for a residency-permit, not a   visa. 
• Tourist-visas, which are issued according to your   travel-schedule but usually for validity up to three months maximum,   cannot be renewed in Austria. 
• Transit-visas, which are issued according to your   travel-schedule and valid for up to maximum of 5 days, cannot be renewed   or extended in Austria. 
• If a six-month visa will be issued, you are not allowed to travel to any other Schengen member states. 
• The validity of this visa is limited to Austria only. 
• All the applications in the embassy of Austria should have   proper photographs, as the embassy would be issuing photo- visa, kindly   follow the mentioned specifications for faster processing of visa. 
• Applicants wishing to travel to the Schengen States (including   on business and tourist visas, visitor visa) may apply for a visa valid   for all the Schengen states for a period of up to 90 days. The visa   application is to be submitted to the Embassy / Consulate General of the   country of the first port of entry or, when applicable, where the main   purpose of the visit lies. 
• in case for first time travelers, personal presence is mandatory.

Visa Required for Indians – Yes

Visa on Arrival Policy – NO

Passport should be valid for more than three months from the date of return.

Document Requirements

• Traveler residing in the following states can apply : Andhra Pradesh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu, Goa, Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Pondicherry, Tamil Nadu
• Please note the following points : Applications will be routed through VFS center, which is the outsourced partner of the Consulate. Kindly check for the nearest center to submit the applications.
• Passport : The passport should be undamaged and should have a validity of 3 months from the date of return back to India. 2 adjoining pages along with the reverse side should be blank for visa stamping. Attach all the old passports, if possible.
• Proof of Residence : If the city where the traveler resides differs from the city from where the passport was issued:
• • Proof of residence from your employer on the letter head of the company and
• • Telephone and electricity bills for the current last 3 months. and
• • Purchase or leave license lease agreement and bank statements for the last 3 months.
• Photographs : 2 recent, studio made, undamaged, semi-matt, sized 35mm x 45mm color photographs, with front view on a white background, without borders. The face should cover 80% of the photograph. Avoid wearing light color shirt/ top in order to have better and clear picture.
• Visa Application Form : If the traveler is a minor, i.e. below the age of 18 years, form will have to be signed by either parent.
• The traveler will have to fill and sign a copy of the application form printed back to back. Signature should be done with blue or black ink and should match with the signature on the passport.
• Covering Letter : A typewritten letter from you, addressed to the concern Consular office, giving details and purpose of your visit, duration of stay and financial status.
• Confirmation of Accommodation : Hotel confirmation of the applicant’s stay with exact check –in and check-out dates. Please note the consulate cross checks the hotel reservation with the hotel
• Financial Documents – Personal : Bank Statements from the past 6 months, Income Tax papers from the past 3 years, foreign exchange endorsed on the passport or copy of the applicant’s international credit card and proof of any other sources of income.
• Employment Proof if salaried : A leave letter or N.O.C letter on the letterhead of the company or organization confirmation that the traveler is an employee of the organization and has been granted leave for the mentioned period. Copies of salary slip for the last three months.
• For first time traveler, copies of the applicant’s appointment letter and salary slip for the last three months. For recently joined employee, copies of the applicant’s appointment letter and salary slip for the last three months if possible.
• Company’s Documents if self employed : Balance sheet for the last 1 year and Income Tax returns for the last 3 years. Company profile and brochures. Memorandum and Articles of Association or Certificate of Incorporation.
• No Objection Certificate : A No Objection letter from the non-traveling parent is required if the child below the age of 18 is traveling with single parent. For recently married women, a No Objection from either parent mentioning the details of the trip is required. If a traveler who is traveling alone and is been sponsor by their spouse or parents, a No Objection letter for the same mentioning the details of the trip is required from the concern person. If traveling with children, a bonafide certificate from the school/college or university is required. If traveling with children, a No Objection letter from the school/college or university is required.
• Air Tickets : Confirmed return or onward air ticket along with detailed day to day itinerary should be attached along with the application.

• The documents listed above are only the basic documents to be submitted in all cases.The Consulate may request additional documents and Applicants may also be invited for an interview.
• All submitted documents must be recent (within the last 06 months). Submitting false documents may be followed by legal action.
• The Consulate may ask for verification from the bank/financial institutions for the financial documents provided.
• The Consulate also processes applications for Luxembourg.
• Minor applicants must provide a letter of consent signed by both parents.
• For first time traveler to Belgium, passenger to apply in person irrespective of how well traveled his passport is.
• The visa fee for applicants applying to the Belgium Visa Application Centre is payable by a Bank Draft addressed to 'Embassy of Belgium (Consular A/C)' payable in New Delhi.
• For applicants applying in Mumbai:
  • The visa fee for applicants applying to the Belgium Visa Application Centre is payable by a Bank Draft addressed to 'Consulate General of Belgium, Mumbai A/c No 1080273 at ABN AMRO Bank' payable in Mumbai.
• The Tourist and Business visa is for valid for all Schengen countries and is intended for a short stay up to 90 days.
• The Airport Transit Visa is valid for Airport Transit Only and not valid for any other Schengen country.
• The Student Visa is a one entry national visa and requires registration in the Belgian population registers on arrival.
• The visa fee, according to Schengen regulations, is non-refundable.
• All supporting documents must be submitted together and in duplicate - in original and photocopy.
• The visa-regulations are subject to change without notice.
• Incomplete applications will have to be returned for completion.
• Passport Can not be older than 10 years from its date of issue.
• Passport Must contain 2 blank double pages (= 4 blank sides of pages). In case the passport contains several persons (spouse, children), the passport must contain 2 blank double pages per person.

• Photocopy of passport first page.       
• One application form with all columns filled in and 2 recent   photographs in the size of 3.5 cms x 4.5 cms with white / light   background. The face should cover about 80% of the photo area.       
• Covering letter in original signed by the applicant.       
• Copy of confirmed prepaid hotel reservation or sponsorship certificate (attestation d'accueil) in original.       
• Copy of itinerary prepared by the travel agency (for those going on tour).       
• Copy of income tax papers of last three years, last six month bank statement, last 3 months salary slips.       
• Photocopy of overseas medical insurance policy + repatriation, evacuation cover (equivalent to 30,000 euros).       
• Photocopy of air ticket or E-ticket.       
• Employed applicants to submit a letter from the employer with details of employment and leave.       
• Self employed applicants to submit proof of business i.e. firm's registration or partnership deed.       
• Unemployed applicants and students can submit their spouse's / parent's financial papers and a letter of employment or business.       
• Students must submit a school certificate / identity card.       
• Minors, if traveling with one parent / none of the parents noc   is required from the other parent / both parents in the form of an   affidavit. (All faxes must be photocopied and in a4 size paper).       
• Copy of marriage certificate where ever necessary for eg. If wife's passport is in maiden name.       
• Biometric Authentication(Applicable for Mumbai Consulate Only).

• No visa will be issued on additional pages.         
• Children must travel on their individual passports.         
• Each application must be supported by a copy of the requisite   documents. If you have received a fax you must photocopy the same and   attach it to your application.         
• If you have been to France several times then you can apply for   one-year visa. Please provide a medical insurance policy for one year.   The passport must be valid accordingly.         
• Further, any change in fees, additional document or personal   presence of the applicant might be required which is on the discretion   of the embassy.         
• For applicants from IT sector traveling for more than 30 days up   to 90 days, the host organization has to get a clearance from the   DDTEFP department of the French ministry in France.         
• W.E.F. 01/11/2006 all applicants except first time traveler   (travelling first time to a Schengen country) while applying for a   French visa will be required to fill visa insurance undertaking form in   addition to the visa application form7.         
• W.e.f. 03rd July, 2006 the applications residing in areas which   falls under the jurisdiction of Embassy of France, New Delhi can also   submit their visa applications at the France Application Center Kolkata   without appointment.         
• With effect from 14th November 2006, France will set up the   capture of biometric data (fingerprints and photograph) of visa   applicants in the Consulate General of France in Mumbai. 

• Application form, fully completed and signed by the applicant.       
• Two recent passport size photographs (white background).       
• Passport having validity of 90 days from date of expiry of visa with 1 blank page
  
• Covering letter from applicant detailing purpose of trip, duration of stay and outlining the travel Itinerary       
• Letter from employer regarding applicants employment & Leave sanction detail       
• Proof of adequate financial guarantees   

• Status of personal bank account three months for the last year Till date (Original only).   
• Salary slips/certificates of the last confirmed hotel booking or sponsorship letter.

• Confirmed hotel booking or sponsorship letter from the sponsor   in Italy ("Lettera diinvito"). (Original to be sent to the applicant). 
• Foreign exchange endorsement on the passport and receipt.Credit   card copy with statement of credit limit or bank guarantee   ("fidejussione bancaria") (original and photocopy) from sponsor in Italy 
• A confirmed return air ticket.
  
• Overseas medical insurance with minimum coverage of Euro 30,000- with the inclusion of a repatriation. 
• Endorsement of spouse name on passports of husband & wife 
• For children / Student (application to be signed by both parents) an approved leave application from school is to be submitted. 
• In case a minor is traveling unaccompanied or with any one of   the parents an "Affidavit" attested by the relevant Home Department (as   per their place of residence) needs to be submitted.

• If any change has occurred in regard to the address in the   passport an adequate proof of residence needs to be submitted   (telephone/electricity bill etc.) 
• Additional documents may be required in certain cases. 
• Applicant could always be requested to appear for interview. 
• There are circumstances where in, Embassy of Italy will handover   the passport & the supporting documents to the Applicants directly. 
• All applicants for study visa are to be submitted at Italy Visa Application Centre (Only for North India). 
• The Embassy of Italy / Consulate Generals of Italy are not under   any legal obligation to disclose the reasons for refusal of tourist and   business visa applications. 
• Visa Applications submitted at Delhi center will be accepted   after taking prior appointment. Appointments can be scheduled over the   phone on 011-42340000.
  

Visa Required for Indians – Yes

Visa on Arrival Policy – NO

Passport should be valid for more than six months from the date of return.

Document Requirements

• Original passport must not be older than 10 years also it must be valid for at least THREE MONTHS longer than the intended stay + 1 photocopy of passport first page. Your passport must have at least TWO BLANK PAGES to affix the visa.
• One application form with ALL COLUMNS filled in and signed by the Applicant.
• TWO RECENT PHOTOS in the size of 35-40 mm width with white background. The face should cover 70-80 % percent of the photo area.
• COVERING LETTER in original from the applicant, introducing himself/herself, explaining the purpose and duration of the visit and the itinerary for the corresponding period in brief.
• Proof of EMPLOYMENT and LEAVE letter on company's letterhead.
• Evidence of STATUS in India, such as individual Income-Tax return, Form 16A, Bank Statement, record of ownership of Real Estate, Share Certificates, Deposits, Investments.
• If the visit is SPONSORED by a Referee in the Netherlands , supporting documents required are:
  • Invitation legalized from the Town Hall.
  • Passport copy.
  • Resident Permit copy.(in case of referee being a non-Dutch national)
  • Financial proof of the referee i.e. Salary Slips, Bank Statements

• In the absence of a Referee or sponsor the Applicant must submit:

• Bank statement Or Salary Slips for the recent 3 months
• A confirmed hotel reservation corresponding with the (desired) period of stay.

• Copy of OVERSEAS medical insurance policy, including medical emergency evacuation cover (equivalent to 30000 euros) corresponding with the (desired) period of stay.

• Copy of Confirmed AIRLINE Reservation or PNR.
  
  Important!
  • Supporting documents from a Referee must be included with the application for the visa and must not be sent directly to the Consulate General.
  • All faxes must be photocopied and in A4 size paper.
  • Minor applicants (<18 years) must possess individual passports with a written consent from both their parents as well as the parents’ signatures on the application form. A copy of the parents’ passports should be included to authenticate the signatures on the consent letter. Copy of the Death Certificate or Custody Proof should be provided, where applicable.
  • Each application must be supported by a copy of all the requisite documents.

Notes

• The Netherlands embassy will accept visa and MVV applications only through an appointment. Appointments can only be made through the following number: - (011) - 24197750(For Delhi)
  
• Visa application by individuals at the Netherlands consulate General in Mumbai can only be submitted with a prior appointment. These appointments can only be made by telephone, Monday through Friday, except holidays, between 10:00 - 13:00 hours and 13:30 - 16:30 hours.
  Tel. Nr. (022) - 55843328
  
• If you are traveling to Netherlands for the first time then you will need to appear for an interview at the Netherlands Consulate.
  
• Agents submitting applications for third parties also need to make an appointment. At the time of making the appointment the number of applications as well as the names of the applicants will have to be communicated.
  
• Appointments will be deemed forfeited if the applicant/agent is not present at the time allotted to him/her. In this case a new appointment will have to be made.
• If desired a frequent traveler can request a multiple entry visa for a longer period (maximum 2 years), the overseas medical health insurance should cover the desired period in this case.
  
• An Airport Transit visa is not required for Indian Passport holders. An airport transit visa entitles the holder to enter the international transit area of the airport but not the territory of The Netherlands
• Transit visas for seaman are issued for those intending to travel to join their ship. Personal appearance is required. The following documents should be submitted with the application.
• Travelers who have visited the Schengen countries less than three times during the past two years are required to apply in person.
• Supporting documents from a Referee must be included with the application for the visa and must not be sent directly to the Consulate General
  
• Minors (<18 years) must possess individual passports. They require a written consent signed by both their parents as well as their signatures on the application form. A copy of the parent's passports should be included
  
• All faxes must be photocopied and in A4 size paper
  
• Each application must be supported by a copy of all the requisite documents

Visa Required for Indians – Yes

Visa on Arrival Policy – NO

Passport should be valid, minimum for 3 months after the expiry of the proposed visa.

Document Requirements

• Passport should be valid, minimum for 3 months after the expiry of the proposed visa.
• Visa form.
• The Passport must contain at least two (2) blank pages and should have been issued within the previous ten (10) years.
• Two Photographs. 3.5 cms x 4.5 cms with the head centred in the frame.The face should cover about 70-80 percent of the photo area. The photograph MUST be in color and have only a white background. Photos with dark, busy, or patterned backgrounds will not be accepted.
• Covering letter on business letter hade if pax was self employed.
• Hotel Conformation.
• Insurance policy required. Minimum coverage of 30.000. - Euro per person.
• Day to day ittinary.
• Return conform ticket.
• Forex Endorsement With receipt or International Credit card copy.
• Income tax paper last 3 years.
• If employed then salary slips last 3 months.
• Original leave letter from company.
• Bank statement 6month.Updated ONLY
• Company tax paper last 3 years.
• Company bank statement 3 month.
• Copy of marriage certificate wherever necessary for e.g. if wife's passport is in maiden name.
• If pax is employee then leave letter from Organization.
• For honeymoon couple wedding invitation card and NOC letter from parents.
• NOC letter from husband and husband passport copy required if wife is traveling alone.
• First time traveler please provide Educational document.
• If pax joined New Company then please provide appointment letter.

Notes

• Foreign nationals can study in Switzerland for a period of up to 3 months without a
  student/residence permit. However, if their stay exceeds 3 months within one year a
  permit has to be applied for the application has to be submitted to the Swiss Consulate General which will then be forwarded to the Cantonal authority, in Switzerland. The whole process takes 6/8 weeks.
• The visa application form is FREE OF COST and can be downloaded from the website
• The visa fee is NON REFUNDABLE
• The processing time for a visa application is 24 hours (NO SAME DAY VISAS!!!)
• Each case is reviewed separately at the time of application, and no guarantee can be given that a visa will be issued.
• Applicants above the age of 60 are required an international medical plan
• Please note that the visa application must be submitted to the Swiss Representation competent for your place of residence. A visa application not submitted to the competent Swiss Representation may be turned down. The Consulate does not accept visa application by post. However, you don't have to personally come to submit the same.
  

No visas are issued at Chennai & Kolkata -for Kolkata applications are to be sent to the Embassy in New Delhi & for Chennai applications are to be sent to Consulate General in Mumbai

Following instructions have been announced by the the Embassy to make the Visa Process Smooth and Easy.

• Photograph of the applicant should be glued but not stapled/ pinned.
• He Visa Form should be strictly signed by the applicant.
• All the fields have to be filled with specifications given to Occupation for e.g "Business" is not sufficient Correct way: Self Employed , proprietor of an Export House
• Main purpose to Travel should be specific as well for e.g: Tourism ~ tour in Switzerland ( indicate itenary) Business ~ Training program with XYZ organization.
• Only the needed and the relevant documents have to be submitted, the ones required for the Visa Requirement list, for e.g, latest 3 months bank statements till date, current one I.T returns , registration of the company and partnership deed.
• First & last page copy of the passport is also compulsorily needed.
• Urgent or same day Visa requests would strictly not be entertained by the Embassy.
• If the passenger plans to visit any other European Country before or after visiting Switzerland, he has to obtain a visa for that particular country before applying for the Swiss Visa.
• All recent ( last 2 years) refusal stamps should be accompanied by a written explanation, if possible of the competent authority who put the tamp.
  

Note: If any one does not follow these instructions the Visa Officer at the counter can refuse to take in the application form, since it would be considered incomplete.

Visa Required for Indians – Yes

Visa on Arrival Policy – NO

Passport should be valid for more than six months from the date of return.

Document Requirements

• Visa application form.
• Two Photographs. 3.5 cms x 4.5 cms with the head centred in the frame.The face should cover about 70-80 percent of the photo area. The photograph MUST be in color and have only a white background. Photos with dark, busy, or patterned backgrounds will not be accepted.
• Or you can click the snaps at Vfs center.( Vfs have the provision for the photographs)
• Covering letter.
• Covering letter on business letter hade if pax was self employed.
• If employed then salary slips last 3 month and leave letter from company.
• Last Three years Income Tax chalans or last six month salary sleeps.
• Last six month Bank statement updated till date.
• Copy of marriage certificate wherever necessary for e.g. if wife's passport is in maiden name.
• For honeymoon couple wedding invitation card and NOC letter from parents.
• International credit card copy both side.
• Return conform tickets.
• If you have more financial documents like Fix deposits, LIC, property papers, PPf A/C that also you can submit.
• Invitation letter.
• Invitees Passport copy and visa copy.
• Invitees Bank statement.
• Invitees Residence proof.
• NOC letter from husband and husband passport copy required if wife is traveling alone.
• First time traveler please provide Educational document.
• If pax joined New Company then please provide appointment letter.

• Fees are payable per applicant, including children and are non-refundable. An official receipt must be obtained for all the payments made.
• You could avail of the optional courier return facility wherein your passport will be returned back to you at your home / office address via a courier, for a nominal charge of Rs.170/- per passport inclusive of 12.24% Service Tax & Cess.
• Documents which are not in English must be translated beforehand.
• Don't buy your tickets unless and until visa is issued.
• If you need to stay longer than six months to complete your medical treatment you can apply to the Immigration and Nationality Department.
• You are not allowed to enter or stay in the UK to receive treatment on the National Health Service (NHS). You must make sure that you have enough medical insurance for the whole of your stay.
• UK, VFS Service Charge should now be paid in favour of 'VFS Global Services Pvt. Ltd.' New Delhi. Effective from , 13th March 2007.