TOURIST VISA · 24 COUNTRIES · INDIA
Every Schengen country prints its own checklist for applicants in India, and the wording of two lines differs from one to the next: the flight reservation and the proof of accommodation. This table quotes both for each country; each country’s page has its full list, item by item.
Updated Reviewed by Narinder Chahal, Director, Pro Lifeset Overseas Private Limited
| Country | Flight line, as printed | Asks for | Accommodation line, as printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria visa checklist | “Round-trip flight reservations - travel itinerary: airline reservation and proof of other means of travel within Austria/EU in case of onward travel” | Reservation | “Proof of accommodation: hotel reservation / letter of tour organizer and / or other appropriate documentation indicating the envisaged travel plans …” |
| Belgium visa checklist | “Copy of flight ticket reservation” | Reservation | “Copy of Hotel reservation for the total duration of the stay in Belgium and in other countries in Schengen” |
| Bulgaria visa checklist | “Means of transportation: return travel ticket or confirmed booking (for air/surface/sea transport)” | Reservation or ticket | “Proof of accommodation: hotel booking, private or other accommodation (guaranteed and confirmed on applicant’s name), real estate title deed or lease, …” |
| Croatia visa checklist | “Valid flight reservations/tickets including return trip.” | Reservation or ticket | “Hotel reservations/reservation of accommodation or certificate of the travel agency of the prepaid program.” |
| Czech Republic visa checklist | “Proof of means of transport” | Proof of transport | “Proof of lodging: Hotel reservations, rental of holiday home or campus residence reservation. If the applicant intends to stay with a family member or …” |
| Denmark visa checklist | “Flight reservations of return or round ticket. If applicant is traveling to several Schengen states proof of intra-Schengen Flight reservation, Train …” | Reservation | “Proof of accommodation: Hotel bookings or accommodation guarantees covering the whole duration of the intended stay.” |
| Estonia visa checklist | “Proof of means of transport – flight return tickets and itinerary (please do not buy tickets before obtaining the visa!)” | Proof of transport | “Proof of accommodation – - Hotel reservations, rental of holiday home or campus residence reservation - If the applicant intends to stay with a family …” |
| Finland visa checklist | “Flight reservations, including roundtrip and possible other Schengen states and third countries.” | Reservation | “Proof of accommodation for the whole stay in the Schengen area.” |
| Germany visa checklist | “Flight reservation” | Reservation | “Proof of accommodation: Hotel reservations, rental of holiday home or campus residence reservation or If the applicant intends to stay with a family …” |
| Greece visa checklist | “Flight reservation of return or round ticket. If the applicant is travelling to several Schengen States, proof of intra-Schengen flight reservation, …” | Reservation | “Hotel reservations, rental of holiday home or campus residence reservation. If the applicant intends to stay with a family member or a friend, proof …” |
| Hungary visa checklist | “Travel Itinerary with travel dates, including a return flight reservation or ticket.” | Reservation or ticketHotel: paid or deposit | “Certificate of the travel agency of the prepaid program or in the case of an individual visit the reservation of accommodation provided that you paid …” |
| Iceland visa checklist | “Proof of Transportation - Roundtrip flight reservation with PNR number and the name of traveler. If the applicant is travelling to several Schengen …” | Reservation | “Proof of accommodation – Hotel reservations, rental of holiday home or campus residence reservation. If you intend to stay with a family member or a …” |
| Italy visa checklist | “Travel itinerary with travel dates, including a return flight reservation or ticket (Please mention if any other country/countries are to be covered …” | Reservation or ticket | “Proof of Accommodation: Confirmed hotel bookings.” |
| Latvia visa checklist | “Round trip tickets: Confirmed tickets with proof of payment.” | Paid, with proofHotel: paid or deposit | “Proof of accommodation: Confirmed & Prepaid Hotels with payment details, directly from hotels. social booking platforms will not be considered valid.” |
| Lithuania visa checklist | “Proof of intended means of transport and itinerary: flight reservations to and from Schengen area. If the applicant is travelling to several Schengen …” | Reservation | “Hotel reservations, rental of holiday home or campus residence reservation. If the applicant intends to stay with a family member or a friend, proof …” |
| Luxembourg visa checklist | “Proof of the means of transport (reservation or booking; presentation of a paid ticket is not required). Including intra-Schengen connecting …” | Reservation | “Proof of accommodation (hotel booking).” |
| Malta visa checklist | “Flight reservations of return or round ticket. - If applicant is travelling to several Schengen states proof of intra-Schengen Flight reservation, …” | Reservation | “Proof of Accommodation: Either: a) Confirmed Hotel Booking Or: b) of the 'Declaration of Proof' completely filled in, signed by the invitee and …” |
| Norway visa checklist | “Round-trip flight itinerary.” | Proof of transport | “Accommodation confirmation.” |
| Poland visa checklist | “5. PROOF OF INTENDED MEANS OF TRANSPORT AND ITINERARY” | Proof of transport | “10. ACCOMODATION - document confirming the booking of appropriate accommodation for the intended period of stay in Poland / Member States. Proof of …” |
| Portugal visa checklist | “Transport document/flight reservation: Roundtrip flight reservation with the name of the traveller showing the date of departure and the date of …” | Reservation | “Accommodation in Portugal / Schengen States: Confirmation of hotel reservation, rental document of holiday home or campus residence reservation …” |
| Slovakia visa checklist | “1. Proof of intended means of transport and itinerary.” | Proof of transport | “3. Proof of accommodation: − Hotel reservations, rental of holiday home or campus residence reservation. − If the applicant intends to stay with a …” |
| Slovenia visa checklist | “7 Proof of means of transport - Flight reservation of return or round ticket. If the applicant is travelling to several Schengen States. Proof of …” | Reservation | “8 Proof of lodging - proof of accommodation (e.g. an invitation/sponsorship form from the host –letter of guarantee or document from the establishment …” |
| Sweden visa checklist | “Flight reservation of return ticket. If travelling to several Schengen states, proof of intra- Schengen flight reservation, train itinerary or car …” | Reservation | “Proof of lodging such as Hotel reservation, rental document of holiday home or campus residence reservation for the entire duration of the planned …” |
| Switzerland visa checklist | “Flight reservation : With names of all travelers. If applicable proof of intra-Schengen flights, train itinerary or car rental.” | Reservation | “Proof of accommodation in Switzerland / Schengen states : Confirmation of hotel reservations, package tours, advance payments.” |
Each line is copied from the country’s tourist checklist for applicants in India, read on the date above; long lines are cut with “…” here and printed in full on the country’s page. Checklists change, so compare with the official version before you submit.
We have not reproduced a tourist checklist for these countries. Their pages explain what the flight and hotel documents should show and link to the official sources.
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Flight reservation held for longer
₹1,770GST incl.
one traveller · extra travellers quoted
Arranged on WhatsApp, office hours
Dummy ticket for your visa file
₹708GST incl.
first traveller · +₹472 each extra
PDF in ~30 min, office hours
Confirmed stay for your visa file
₹590GST incl.
per hotel · any number of guests
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