Requirements

Germany

Original Passport with a validity of minimum three months Online Visa Application Form to be filled. Print out of the filled form to be attached with application for submission. Two recent passport size coloured photographs with matt or semi-matt finish, 60-80 per cent face coverage, white background and without border (Size: 35mm x 45mm) Covering Letter from applicant on company’s letter head stating his name, designation, passport number, purpose and duration of visit duly signed by authorised signatory and addressed to – The Visa Officer, Embassy of Germany, New Delhi/ German Consulate General, Mumbai/ Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany, Chennai/ Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany, Bangalore/ Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany, Kolkata. Invitation Letter from German host/ inviting Company on its letter head Company’s and Personal Income Tax Returns (ITR) for the last three years Company and Personal Bank Statement for the last three months Credit Card statement/ Foreign Exchange endorsement/ Traveller’s Cheque

Salary slip for the last three months

Proof of Occupation Hotel confirmation for the entire period of stay in Schengen area. Hotel should match the ticket dates and maximum stay should be in Germany.

Confirmed Return Air ticket Overseas Medical Insurance for the stay duration amounting to Euros 30,000

Switzerland

Original Passport with a validity of minimum three months Schengen Visa Application Form duly filled and signed Two recent passport size coloured photographs with matt or semimatt finish Covering Letter from applicant on company’s letter head stating his name, designation, passport number, length of applicant’s service, purpose, duration of visit and expenses (if being covered by your employer) duly signed by authorised signatory and addressed to – The Visa Officer, Embassy of Switzerland, New Delhi/ The Consulate of Switzerland, Mumbai. Invitation Letter from the host company on its letter head Airline Reservation : Ticket Itinerary Hotel confirmation for the entire period of stay in Schengen area Medical Insurance for the stay duration amounting to Euros 30,000 Company and Personal ITR for the last three years Company and Personal Bank Statement for the last three months Salary slips for the last three months Credit Card copy/ Foreign Exchange endorsement/ Traveller’s Cheque Proof of Occupation

Ireland

Original Passport with a validity of minimum six months Copy of previous passports and visa issued Two recent passport size photographs with matt or semi-matt finish Covering Letter from applicant on company’s letter head stating name, designation, passport number, purpose and outlining who will be responsible for the full costs of the trip – travel, accommodation, expenses, etc. Invitation Letter from Irish host / inviting company giving his contact details on its letter head Company’s and Personal ITR for three years Company and Personal Bank Statement for the last six months Salary slip for the last six months Credit Card statement/ Foreign Exchange endorsement/ Proof of Occupation Airline Reservation: Ticket Itinerary Overseas Medical Insurance