A Bengaluru-based couple recently shared their successful France Schengen visa experience on Reddit, sparking interest among fellow Indian travellers. Their application, processed through VFS Global in July 2025, resulted in a 90-day multiple-entry visa—delivered just four working days after their biometric appointment.
According to the original Reddit post on r/SchengenVisa, the couple had applied with a 16-day itinerary but were pleasantly surprised to receive an extended 90-day visa. The swift turnaround was attributed to meticulous documentation, a strategic approach in the application process, and a comprehensive cover letter detailing funding and travel plans.
Inside Their Application: Key Documentation and Tips
The couple submitted a group application, including the following documents for both applicants:
Day-wise travel itinerary
Round-trip flight bookings
Accommodation bookings (under one name, annotated for both)
Travel insurance for the full duration
Employment verification letters
Marriage certificate and wedding photographs (to support the family application)
Financial documents such as salary slips, ITRs, mutual fund statements, and home loan records were included solely in the sponsoring partner’s file. The spouse’s application contained a formal sponsorship letter confirming that the trip would be fully funded by the partner.
The couple also shared practical tips that may benefit future applicants:
Use black-and-white printouts (colour is not necessary)
Highlight key information such as passport numbers and bank balances
Always opt for a multiple-entry visa, even for shorter trips
Use dummy bookings, but ensure they remain valid and verifiable during processing
A fellow Redditor added a word of caution: “They do check PNR and hotel booking statuses. Maybe randomly, but they do.”
“Spain and France Are Faster”: Community Insights
The post prompted responses from other Indian applicants who had recently obtained Schengen visas. One user reported receiving a France business visa within just three working days. Another, who applied for a 35-day Germany visa for himself and his wife, noted approval within a week.
The original poster’s itinerary included stays in Paris (6 nights), Amsterdam (5 nights), and Munich (5 nights). While multi-country itineraries are acceptable, they advised others to consider limiting their trip to one or two countries for simplicity during the visa process, stating: “You can always modify your travel plans later—just ensure your main destination remains the same.”
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