Business Visa

1.  The travel document must be valid for a minimum of 3 months from the date of departure from the Schengen area. Issued within the previous 10 years and have at least 2 blank pages. If available, a copy of entry/exit stamps of the Schengen area from previous passports

2. Schengen Visa Application. Printed and signed by the applicant, along with one passport-style photograph (max. 6 months old, on a white background, measuring 3.5 x 4.5 cm.)

3. Online application form https://visa.government.is/. Confirmation of submitting the online application form must be presented to VFS Global staff

4. Travel medical insurance (insurance card is NOT sufficient) valid for all Schengen countries. The insurance must cover the applicant for at least 30,000 USD (30,000 EUR), for all risks e.g., accident, illness, medical emergency evacuation etc. The policy must clearly specify the period of validity, the coverage area and the entire duration of the trip, including the date of arrival and departure.

5. Proof of Transportation - Round-trip flight reservation with PNR number and the name of the traveler. If the applicant is travelling to several Schengen States, proof of an intra-Schengen flight reservation, train itinerary or car rental.

6. Proof of accommodation – Hotel reservations, rental of holiday home, or campus residence. If you intend to stay with a family member or a friend, proof of sponsorship and/or private accommodation from the host. If you are travelling to several Schengen states, proof of accommodation in each of them.

7. Cover letter from the applicant stipulating the purpose of travel, duration, names of accompanying persons, transport and accommodation details

8. Proof of employment/sponsorship/retired

   1. Employed: • pay slips for the last three months. • employment contract and holiday approved/leave letter from employer.

   2. Self-employed: • certificate of registration of the company. including its goods and services tax (GST) registration number for companies based in India. • Business bank account statement and proof of income tax return (barcode verifiable)

   3.  Students: • certificate of the establishment at which the applicant is enrolled

   4. Sponsored: • proof of sponsorship and a letter from the sponsor, as well as a copy of the sponsor’s photo ID (e.g., passport, residence permit card). • If sponsored by spouse, please provide a marriage certificate.

   5. Retired: • pension statements for the last three months. • proof of regular income generated by ownership of property or business.

9. Proof of sufficient funds Original personal bank statement with applicant's name showing movements in the last three months, all pages must be duly stamped, and signed by the bank: • Should be provided by all applicants regardless of sponsorship. February 2025 Page 2 of 3 • The account should be in the name of the applicant or the sponsor of the trip. In case of a sponsor, the bank statement should be accompanied by a signed sponsorship letter and a signed copy of the sponsor’s passport. The statements must show that you - during the entire trip - have 8000 ISK per day for staying in a hotel or 4000 ISK per day if the expenses connected with the stay are borne by a third party. Indian income tax return (ITR) acknowledgment: • Provide ITR for the last two assessment years.

10. If applicable, other purposes of visit (Visting family/friends / Business)

    1. Visiting family/friends: In case of visiting spouse living in Iceland - copy of Marriage Certificate or proof of cohabitation. Proof of family relationship if applicant is visiting close relatives: Filled out online invitation form from here: https://island.is/en/get-a-visa/supportingdocuments (Invitation Letter for visitors). Filled out online sponsorship form from here: https://island.is/en/get-a-visa/supporting-documents (Guarantee form for visits)

    2. Business: Signed invitation containing contact details of the inviting party and cover letter from the applicant´s employer. Both letters must confirm as minimum; • the applicant's identity; the purpose of the journey (meetings, conferences, training or business-related events); and the period and place of intended stay

11. In case of minors (< 18 years) traveling: • If the minor is traveling with only one parent, written consent certified by public notary of the other parent or guardian, except in cases of a parent having sole custody or guardianship of the minor, in which case a court order or other proof of sole custody or guardianship must be provided. • If the minor travels alone (without parents), written consent, certified by a public notary of both parents or guardians having custody of the minor. • A photocopy of both parents’ passports. If not, copies of the photo ID card of the parents, if not applicable a photocopy of a birth certificate of the applicant and copies of the ID cards of the parents

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