Schengen vs UK Visa: Which Should Indians Apply for First

If you can only apply for one Western visa, which gives you more?

Countries: Schengen = 29 European + 11 bonus = 40. UK = Britain + 7+ bonus. Winner: Schengen by volume.

Cost: Schengen ₹9,360 (90 days). UK ₹14,030 (6 months). Per-country: Schengen ₹234 vs UK ₹2,005. Winner: Schengen.

Processing: Schengen 15 days. UK 3-6 weeks. Winner: Schengen.

Validity: Schengen usually single-entry for first-timers. UK usually 6 months. Repeat travellers: Schengen can give 1-5 year multi-entry.

Recommendation: Schengen first for most Indians. UK first only if your primary destination is Britain specifically. House of Visas processes both.

Apply with House of Visas — houseofvisas.com