Schengen Visa At Your Doorstep Service

Schengen Visa at your doorstep service is started by VFS global to help visa applicants apply for Schengen visa at home, office or any preferred location using Schengen Visa at your doorstep service. With Covid restrictions safety was the primary reason that VFS global started Schengen visa at your door step service because visa application submission starts at your door and ends up with your visa stamped on your passport delivered to you by courier at your doorstep. Many Schengen state consulates have agreement with VFS global to facilitate the visa application submission process simple safe and convenient. With Schengen Visa at your door step service the VFS global agent will visit your location as per the schedule date and time. VFS global team helps with full Schengen visa application process including biometrics while following all health and safety standards. Schengen Visa at your doorstep service not only saves time for the visa applicants but also resolve ambiguity with required Schengen visa documents as the vfs agents validate the application thoroughly.

How to Apply For A Schengen Visa at Your Doorstep

First step is to check which Schengen State Consulate has an agreement with VFS global to facilitate Schengen visa application submission process. For an example the Consulate general of France has an agreement with VFS global and can take your Schengen visa application and submit it to the embassy.

Go to Schengen Visa at your doorstep website and then read all the instructions available on the landing page

Applying Schengen Visa from United States using Visa at your Doorstep Service

Select United States for I’ applying from field and France for I’m going to field and click book now button on the landing page of Schengen visa at your doorstep service page.

In the next page enter all the details related to country applying from, select the country you are applying to travel to, Full Name, Contact Number, Email address, Customer Type, Number of applicants, VFS Logistics/Travel fee Complete address, City, Zip code, Preferred Appointment Date(s) will be agreed based on availability and logistics, Intended travel date ,  Is your passport valid for at least 3 months from date of return and has 2 blank pages, Visa Category ,  How did you hear about this service? &  Captcha details.  

VFS global fees for visa at your doorstep services varies based on number of applicants and how far you are located from the nearest VFS application center.

Visa Application Fees For Schengen Visa At Your Doorstep Service

Embassy or from the Visa Centre. Proof of appointment will be asked both by guards at the main gate on the street and by security at the entrance of the Embassy.

The service fee when your location is greater than 20 miles away from VFS application center depends on number of people applying as a group. If a group of 30 people apply then fee per individual costs $66.13 using prorate basis. If only 1 person applies then the cost will be $1984 

The service fee when your location is greater than 20 miles away from VFS application center depends on number of people applying as a group. If a group of 30 people apply then fee per individual costs $105.8 using prorate basis. If only 1 person applies then the cost will be $3174 

Schengen Visa Types Accepted by Visa At your Doorstep Service

Schengen visas are issued for about 90 day or less depending the reasons for applying visa which are explained below. National visa is also issued which has the duration longer than 90 days.

Visa Applicants can choose category depending on below reasons

• Visiting Germany- This visa is issues for tourism/vacation purposes
• Business Visa- This visa is issues for professional/work related purposes
• Schengen cultural visa- This visa for attending events
• Study Visa – This visa is used for training or study purpose
• Airport transit visa- This visa is used for transit
• Family visa- This visa is issues for meeting family
• Sports visa- This visa is issued for sports person
• Medical visa- This visa is issued for receiving medical treatments

5 Steps To Apply For A Schengen Visa At Your Doorstep

Applying for Schengen Visa at your door step is a simple and quick process if you prepare documentation carefully. If you follow steps below you can apply visa without any worries. You need to apply at least 2 -3 weeks prior to travel date so that you give enough time for consulate to process your application

Step 1: Choose Right visa category and Book an Appointment

Book an appointment for Schengen visa at your doorstep service. VFS team will contact within 1 working day

Step 2: Confirm Your Appointment and Prepare for Required documents

A VFS Global team member will contact you through phone or email to discuss your requirements, preferred location, date, document prerequisites, time and service fee. Once you confirm the details with the VFS agent appointment will be fixed . Prices will vary depending on the group size and location. You will then receive an email for confirmation of your appointment

Depending on visa type VFS team member will request you to arrange below documents

1. Passport size photo
2. Schengen Visa application form
3. Valid Passport – with at least 6 months validity having 2 blank pages
4. Flight itinerary for visa
5. Hotel Reservation
6. Proof of financial means
7. Invitation letter
8. Schengen Area Travel Insurance
9. Address proof
10. Employment certificate
11. Marriage/ Birth certificate

Step 3: Submit Your Application to VFS Team

Once you accept the price quotes then VFS global will send an invoice link to make the payment. Once you make the payment email will be sent for the schedule date time and place.

Step 4: Attend VFS Agent At Your Location on Scheduled Date and Time

VFS team member will go through the complete Schengen Visa application form, take biometrics and submit your application the Embassy.

Step 5: Processing the visa Application and Return of Passport

The Consulate General of France will process your visa application and update the status regularly. You can track the progress of your application using Schengen visa application status  by entering the Reference Number present on the invoice/receipt issued by the Visa Application Centre along with your Date Of Birth. If you opted for courier service to pickup your passport then it will be delivered by courier after the visa approval. 

What happens if Schengen Visa is refused

Negative decisions on applications are notified to the applicant. In the refusal letter reasons on which refusal decision was taken are clearly stated. Visa applicants whose applications are refused can decide to apply again or to appeal.

Below are some of the reasons of Schengen Visa Rejection

• Inadequate explanation of the traveling purpose
• Lack of financial proof to support trip cost
• Invalid passport or Passport expiring in 2 months
• No travel insurance covering trip
• Did not provide accommodation proof
• Missing documents

If your Schengen Visa is rejected for some reason then you can re-apply Schengen Visa by following the article Help With Schengen Visa Rejection

Sum Up:

Apply Schengen Visa at your doorstep is very easy, simple, convenient and safe. However, it is very expensive and can be used if you can spend that amount easily. Hopefully your visa will be approved and you can enjoy your trip with family, friends & others. Holders of a new Schengen visa, or of a Schengen visa still valid, therefore, are not automatically allowed to enter Schengen state and must comply with the travel restrictions in force at Schengen level and at the level of the country of first entry into the Schengen area because of Covid pandemic. It is indeed the responsibility of each traveler to check the travel restrictions in place before departure