Rayna Tours handles the paperwork, hotel and flight reservations, insurance, and gets you an early VFS appointment slot — so you can focus on your trip, not the visa stress. Trusted by 5,000+ Indian citizens since 2003.
All-inclusive service fees — documentation, early VFS appointment, hotel & flight reservations, and insurance guidance bundled. Government visa fee (€90) and VFS centre charges are separate.
This is the official Schengen visa fee (€90 for adults) paid directly at the VFS centre on your appointment day — it is not included in Rayna's service fee. Children 6–11 pay €45 (~₹4,200), under 6 are exempt. VFS service charges (₹400–₹3,125 depending on country) may also apply.
Important: The visa type (single-entry vs multiple-entry) and validity (1-year, 2-year, 5-year) are decided by the embassy based on your travel history, financials, and applicant profile — not by the service tier you choose. Rayna helps you present the strongest possible case for multi-entry approval.
Apply for any Schengen country and travel freely across all 29 member states. Our specialists know each embassy's quirks — and which one gives you the highest approval probability for your itinerary.
Schengen visas are document-heavy and embassy-specific. Rayna's team has handled 5,000+ files — we know exactly what each embassy wants, and what gets rejected.
Passport valid 6+ months beyond return, with 2 blank pages. Address proof valid 3+ months from travel date.
35×45 mm, white background, ICAO-compliant. We arrange compliant photos at our office at no extra cost.
Round-trip flight reservation and hotels for the entire stay. We provide refundable bookings until visa is approved.
Last 3-6 months personal bank statements showing salary credits. Salary certificate from your India employer with NOC.
€30,000+ coverage valid in the entire Schengen zone for the trip duration. We help select compliant policies.
Personalised cover letter explaining purpose of visit, day-by-day itinerary, and return commitments to the India.
Most Schengen rejections happen because of weak financials, inconsistent itineraries, missing employer NOCs, or wrong country choice. Our team — handling 500+ Schengen files a month — catches these before submission.
From your first WhatsApp message to the visa in your passport — here's exactly what happens with Rayna.
Share your passport, permanent address, and travel dates on WhatsApp. We respond in minutes.
We send a personalised checklist based on your country, profession, and trip type.
Our team books your VFS slot — often weeks earlier than what's publicly available.
Visit VFS for biometrics with our pre-approved file. We coach you on the interview if any.
Approval typically in 15–20 days from VFS submission. We courier your passport back to you.
Here's exactly what you get with each option. Make an informed choice.
| Recommended Rayna Tours | Free DIY (VFS portal) | Variable Other Agents | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early VFS appointment access | Yes | Public slots only | Sometimes |
| Embassy selection guidance | Yes | You decide | Generic |
| Cover letter drafted | Personalised | You write | Template |
| Hotel & flight reservations | Refundable | You book risk | Charged extra |
| Travel insurance guidance | At additional cost | DIY | Sometimes |
| WhatsApp updates | Daily | None | Rare |
| Approval rate | 85% | ~70–80% | ~80–88% |
| Re-application after rejection | 50% discount | Pay full again | Pay full again |
| Processing time | 15–20 days | 15–45 days | 15–30 days |
| Family group bookings | Coordinated | Separate slots | Possible |
| Service fee (Gold Priority) | ₹8,200 | VFS fee only | ₹6,000–14,000 |
"Got my France Schengen in 12 days when VFS was showing 'no slots available' for weeks. Rayna got me an early appointment somehow. Lifesavers."
"Applied for Italy. The cover letter and itinerary Rayna drafted was so detailed — got approved for a 2-year multiple entry on first attempt. Worth every rupee."
"Family of four for Switzerland Schengen — all four approved together. Rayna coordinated the VFS slots so we went on the same day. Smooth from start to finish."
From Paris weekend breaks to Italian summers, here's the complete Schengen visa guide for Indian citizens in 2026.
Indian citizens holding non-GCC passports need a Schengen visa to enter any of the 29 Schengen countries — France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Germany, Netherlands, Greece, Austria, Portugal and 20 more. One visa grants access to all member states. Rayna Tours has processed Schengen visa applications from India for over 20 years with a 85% approval rate across 5,000+ files.
Current Schengen visa fee in India: €90 government fee (~₹8,500) per adult, €45 for children 6-12, free for under 6. VFS service charges range ₹400–3,125 depending on country. Rayna's service fee starts at ₹8,200 for Gold Priority (30-day appointment) and ₹9,400 for Platinum Priority (10-day appointment). Embassy fees (~₹8,400 per applicant) are paid directly at VFS and are not included in the service fee.
Standard Schengen visa processing time from India is 15-20 working days after VFS submission. During peak summer season (April-September) it can stretch to 30-45 days. Early appointment access through Gold Priority or Platinum Priority service is available within 30 working days. Rayna recommends applying 6-8 weeks before your travel date for safety buffer.
Schengen visa documents for Indian citizens include: passport (6+ months validity, 2 blank pages), Address proof / Aadhaar card, 35×45 mm biometric photos, confirmed flight reservation, hotel bookings for entire stay, last 3-6 months bank statements, salary certificate, NOC from employer, travel medical insurance (€30,000 coverage), and a personalised cover letter.
The multiple-entry Schengen visa allows Indian citizens to enter and exit the Schengen zone unlimited times within the visa validity — 1 year, 3 years, or 5 years (subject to travel history). It's ideal for frequent travellers, business meetings, and family visits. Rayna structures applications to maximise multi-entry approval probability — many of our first-time applicants receive 2-year visas.
Planning a Europe trip with the family or a group of friends? Rayna coordinates family Schengen visa applications with the same VFS appointment slot for all members, bundled itineraries, and consistent documentation. Each applicant pays the standard service fee. Group discounts available for 5+ members. We handle minors' documents, school NOCs, and parental consent letters in-house.
If your Schengen visa is rejected, you receive a refusal letter stating the reason (insufficient finances, weak ties, doubtful purpose, etc.). You can re-apply addressing those issues, or appeal within the timeframe specified by the embassy. Rayna offers a 50% discount on re-applications following rejection — we review the refusal letter and rebuild your file to address every concern raised.
Rayna serves Schengen visa applicants across the India — Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Kolkata. Our Pune office accepts walk-ins, and we offer free passport pick-up & drop within Pune. WhatsApp-first communication means you can complete 90% of the process without leaving home. VFS Global India biometrics is the only mandatory in-person step.
With 20+ years of visa experience, 5,000+ Schengen visas issued, and offices across India, Singapore, Thailand, and Europe, Rayna Tours is among India's most trusted Schengen visa agents. Our Pune-based visa desk processes 500+ Schengen applications a month with WhatsApp-first support, transparent pricing, and a money-back promise if we miss the agreed timeline.
Yes — all Indian passport holders need a Schengen visa to enter any of the 29 Schengen countries, whether for tourism, business, family visit, or transit. Indian travel-document holders (PIO/OCI cardholders with foreign passports) follow their passport country's rules.
Standard processing: 15–20 working days after VFS submission. With our Gold Priority or Platinum Priority service, early appointments are available within 30 working days subject to embassy slot availability. We recommend applying 6-8 weeks before travel.
Main destination rule: Apply to the country where you'll spend the most days. Equal stays: Apply to the first country you enter. Rayna's specialists pick the embassy based on your itinerary — and which currently has the highest approval rate and best slot availability. France, Italy, and Greece tend to be most flexible.
There's no fixed minimum, but embassies look for €50–100 per day of stay in your account, plus stable monthly salary credits. For a 10-day Europe trip, ₹3,00,000–5,00,000 in savings plus a salary of ₹50,000+/month is generally comfortable. Rayna reviews your financials beforehand and advises if any adjustments help.
Rejections on Rayna files are around 4% — far below the industry average. If a rejection happens, you get the official refusal letter from the embassy. Rayna offers 50% off on re-application — we review the refusal reason, rebuild the weak parts of the file, and resubmit. The government and VFS fees are non-refundable per embassy policy.
Yes. Indian citizens with stable employment (2+ years), good financials, and clean travel history (even a few UK/USA visas help) often get 1-2 year multiple-entry on first application. Rayna structures the file — itinerary, cover letter, financials — to maximise this probability.
Yes. We coordinate family Schengen visa applications — same VFS appointment slot, bundled documents, and consistent itinerary across all members. Each applicant pays the standard service fee (Gold ₹8,200 or Platinum ₹9,400 per person) plus the embassy fee (₹8,400 per adult, ₹4,200 per child 6-11). WhatsApp +91 84840 30717 for a custom family quote.
Yes — biometrics (fingerprints + photo) are mandatory at VFS, in person, for first-time Schengen applicants. If you've given biometrics for a Schengen visa in the last 59 months, you may be exempt. Rayna handles everything else online or via courier — VFS Global India biometrics is typically a 30-minute visit.
We send a secure payment link via WhatsApp or email. Card payments, online banking, and cash at our Mumbai office accepted. 50% advance to start, 50% before VFS submission. Government and VFS fees paid directly at VFS centre on the appointment day.
Yes. Passport handling is logged with photo proof, kept in a secure office safe, and tracked at every stage — pickup, VFS submission, return courier. We're a licensed India travel agency operating since 2003, and our Mumbai office address is publicly listed. Passport pickup & drop is free within Mumbai.
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