A Schengen visa appointment can take months during the peak summer season.
Italy is out of appointments in Bengaluru and Delhi and in Mumbai, a slot is two months away, as per the VFS website.
France, too, has no available slots in Mumbai, and in Delhi, the next available slot is a month from now.
Here’s a list of countries in Europe that are offering easy visas right now.
Processing times: The embassy typically processes visas in two weeks, as per the embassy of Sweden.
A Schengen visa appointment can take months during the peak summer season. Italy is out of appointments in Bengaluru and Delhi and in Mumbai, a slot is two months away, as per the VFS website. France, too, has no available slots in Mumbai, and in Delhi, the next available slot is a month from now. For Germany, slots in Bengaluru are available in June and in Mumbai, July. However, there’s still hope. A handful of destinations are providing quick appointments and processing times. Here’s a list of countries in Europe that are offering easy visas right now.
Sweden
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Indians don’t need to wait for an appointment slot to open up as Sweden offers walk-in appointments at their visa application centres in all major cities, as per the VFS website.
Documents required: A completed Schengen visa application form, one photograph, valid passport and previous passports, proof of accommodation i.e. hotel bookings, certificate from the travel agency confirmed booking of an organised trip or your travel itinerary, return flight tickets, proof of funds and employment, and overseas medical insurance.
Processing times: The embassy typically processes visas in two weeks, as per the embassy of Sweden.
Cost: Rs7,186
Norway
