SPORTS OR CULTURAL VISA

• A valid travel document (e.g. national passport) valid for three months longer than the visa.
• A visa application form correctly completed, signed and accompanied by two recent photos bearing a true likeness to the applicant.
• A letter of invitation from the Belgian institute or organization mentioning purpose of travel and information of who is bearing the expenses.
• A covering letter from the Indian institute or organization confirming travel and who is bearing the expenses.
• Proof of a valid travel insurance policy, either individual or group, with a minimum cover of 30,000 Euro.

Important:

1. The documents listed above are only the basic documents to be submitted in all cases. Additional documents may be requested by the Consulate and Applicants may also be invited for an interview.
2. All submitted documents must be recent (within the last 06 month). Submitting false documents may be followed by legal action.
3. The Consulate may ask for verification from the bank/financial institutions for the financial documents provided.
4. The above mentioned type 'C' visa is for valid for all Schengen countries and is intended for a short stay up to 90 days.
5. The Consulate also processes applications for Luxembourg.
6. Minor applicants must provide a letter of consent signed by both parents.
7. For the correct fee, please log on to our websites: http://www.diplomatie.be/mumbai/default.asp?id=37&mnu=37 or
   http://www.vfs-be-in.com/visafees.aspx
8. Please take a photocopy of the first page of your passport prior to your submission at VFS.