Schengen Visa Rejection: 5 Mistakes That Cost Indians ₹9,360

Indians lost ₹100+ crore in non-refundable Schengen fees in 2024 with ~15% refusal rate. Here are the five preventable mistakes.

Wrong consulate: if 5 nights France, 3 nights Italy, apply through France. Italy = rejection.

Manufactured bank balance: sudden ₹3L deposit when salary is ₹40K/month = staging.

Missing old passports: German, French, Italian consulates require ALL previous passports. Missing one = concealed history.

Inconsistent itinerary: hotel dates don’t match flights. Insurance covers fewer days than trip.

Weak cover letter: skipping it or writing two sentences. Your single chance to speak to the officer. House of Visas catches all five.

Apply with House of Visas — houseofvisas.com