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Schengen Visa from the UK on an Indian Passport

For Indian nationals living in the UK on a work, study, family or settled route: which consulate to use, how to prove your UK status, and the evidence that keeps the file consistent. The adult consular fee is €90.

Last verified: 2026-10-31 · Confirm on your consulate's own page before applying.

1. Apply to your main destination

Apply to the consulate of the country where you will spend the most nights — or, with equal nights, your first point of entry. Choosing a consulate because it has earlier UK appointments is a jurisdiction error. Destination guides: France, Spain, Germany, Italy.

2. Where to apply in the UK

For other countries, use the channel named on that consulate's website.

3. UK-specific evidence

  • Indian passport with at least two blank pages, valid at least three months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen area
  • Proof of UK permission: eVisa share code or status document from your UKVI account (BRPs have been replaced by eVisas)
  • Proof of UK address: tenancy agreement, council tax bill or utility bill matching your bank statements
  • UK bank statements in GBP for the last three months, with salary credits visible
  • UK employer letter on letterhead: role, salary, start date and approved leave — or a university letter for students
  • Travel medical insurance with at least €30,000 cover

4. Show ties to the UK and to India

Your UK job, home and immigration status show you have a life to return to; family, property or investments in India strengthen that picture. Keep dates, addresses and amounts consistent across the cover letter, itinerary and bank statements.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I apply for a Schengen visa in the UK on my Indian passport?

Yes. If you legally live in the UK — on a Skilled Worker, Student, Graduate, family or settled route — you apply from the UK to the consulate of your main destination. You do not need to return to India.

How do I prove my UK status now that BRPs have been replaced?

The Home Office replaced biometric residence permits with eVisas; BRPs carried an expiry date of 31 December 2024 at the latest. Use your UKVI account to generate a share code or status document, and check how long your destination consulate requires your UK permission to remain valid after the trip.

Should I show UK or Indian bank statements?

Lead with UK statements in GBP showing your salary credits, because the trip is funded from the UK. Indian statements or property records can support your ties to India but should not replace your UK financial evidence.

Which visa centre do I use in the UK?

It depends on the consulate. France and Germany both take UK applications through TLScontact. For other countries, follow the link on that consulate's own website.

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