Schengen Visa 'Cascade' System for Business Travelers

The European Union’s cascade system rewards lawful, frequent business travelers with longer validity visas. For Indian nationals:

• Initial Visa: Short-term single or multiple-entry visa for up to 90 days.
• 2-Year Visa: After lawfully using at least two Schengen visas in the past three years.
• 5-Year Visa: After holding and lawfully using a two-year visa.

GVI helps you maintain compliance and prepares documentation for progressive, long-term Schengen business visas.

Schengen Business Visa Application Assistance

Global Visa Internationals (GVI) handles your entire business visa application process — from documentation to embassy appointment — ensuring a professional, compliant, and successful submission.

Our Services Include:

• Filling the Schengen business visa application form
• Drafting of professional covering letter & business purpose letter
• Personalized checklist & document verification
• Assistance with invitation letter from the host company in Europe
• Flight, hotel & travel insurance arrangement
• Appointment scheduling with VFS Global

Schengen Business Visa Document Checklist (India 2025)

To apply for a Schengen business visa, you’ll need to submit the following verified documents. GVI ensures every file is embassy-compliant.

1. Passport & Travel History

• Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity beyond return date, 2 blank pages)
• Previous Schengen or international travel history

2. Business Invitation & Purpose Documents

• Invitation letter from the host company in Europe specifying business relationship and meeting purpose
• Cover letter from your Indian company stating travel reason, duration & expense responsibility
• Company registration certificate, GST & business profile

3. Financial & Employment Proof

• 6 months of business/current account bank statements
• Income Tax Returns (ITR) for 3 years
• Salary slips or business income proof

4. Travel Arrangements

• Flight reservation (round-trip)
• Hotel/accommodation confirmation
• Schengen business travel insurance covering €30,000 (GVI arranges insurance meeting embassy standards)

Schengen Business Visa Fees (India 2025)

• Embassy Visa Fee: €90 (~₹9,300)
• Children (6–12 years): €45
• VFS Service Fee: ₹1,000–₹2,000 approx.
• GVI Service Fee: ₹6,999 onwards (end-to-end application assistance)

Schengen Business Visa Processing Time (India)

• Standard Embassy Processing: 15–20 working days
• Peak Season: 30–45 working days
• GVI File Preparation: 3–5 working days after receiving all documents

Common Business Visa Rejection Reasons (and How GVI Helps)

• Incomplete or mismatched documents → GVI performs embassy-level document validation
• Unclear business purpose → Professionally drafted cover & invitation letters
• Weak financial proof → Pre-verification of bank & business income records
• Inconsistent travel plans → Verified itinerary prepared by GVI experts

VFS Global Schengen Business Visa Process (Step-by-Step)

1. Online form filling & appointment booking by GVI
2. Document verification & submission at VFS Global center
3. Biometrics collection (fingerprints & photo)
4. Tracking & passport collection

Why Choose Global Visa Internationals (GVI)?

• 1,000+ Schengen Business Visas processed successfully
• End-to-end file management with embassy compliance checks
• Dedicated business visa experts with European documentation experience
• 98% success rate for properly filed Schengen business applications

Whether you’re traveling for a trade show, client meeting, or investment visit — GVI ensures a seamless business visa experience from start to finish.