Question 1

What documents are required for a Schengen visa?

Accepted Answer

Valid passport (6+ months validity), completed visa application form, travel insurance, bank statements (3-6 months stamped), employment proof, flight booking or dummy ticket, hotel booking, cover letter, and biometric passport photos.

Question 2

What is a dummy ticket and can I use it for Schengen visa?

Accepted Answer

A dummy ticket is a verifiable flight reservation with a real PNR that proves your travel intent without purchasing an actual ticket. It is accepted by Schengen embassies and VFS centers worldwide. Dummy tickets cost around ₹350 and are delivered instantly.

Question 3

What are the most common Schengen visa rejection reasons?

Accepted Answer

The most common reasons are insufficient proof of purpose, weak ties to home country, insufficient financial proof, incomplete documents, and applying to the wrong embassy.

Question 4

How long does Schengen visa processing take?

Accepted Answer

Standard processing takes 15 calendar days. Summer applications (May-August) may take 2-3x longer. Apply at least 4-6 weeks before travel.

Question 5

How much bank balance is required for Schengen visa?

Accepted Answer

You need 3-6 months of bank statements showing consistent income and sufficient balance. Statements must be stamped by your bank. Some embassies now accept digital statements but physical copies are safer.

Question 6

Do embassies accept dummy flight tickets for visa applications?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Schengen embassies accept verifiable dummy flight tickets with valid PNR. Over 50,000 travelers have successfully used dummy tickets from Dummy Ticket Reservation for their visa applications with a 98% acceptance rate.

Question 7

What to do if Schengen visa is rejected?

Accepted Answer

Reapplying is often faster than appealing. Appeal takes 30-90 days, reapplication takes about 15 days. Address the specific rejection reason in your new application.