Schengen visa documents for inviting unemployed family member

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I am an Indian currently residing in Germany. I would like to invite my little sister to visit me in Germany for about 9 days.

I have obtained a formal obligation letter from here and other necessary documents (health insurance, flight tickets etc.) for Schengen visa application. I will be sponsoring her trip including all expenses.

Since my sister is unemployed, she does not have any income or proof of occupation. In this case, are any additional documents or is a NOC required? What kind of documents will be a sufficient proof of financial status in this case?






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Can an unemployed person apply for Schengen Visa?

You can apply for a Schengen Visa even if you are unemployed. Schengen Visas are not exclusively for employed applicants or those with businesses.

How do I write a letter of invitation for Schengen Visa?

How to write a Schengen invitation letter
  • Introduce yourself.
  • State where you live.
  • Say why you are writing.
  • State your relationship to the applicant, and how long you have known them for.
  • State when the applicant will visit, and for how long.
  • State where they will stay during their visit.
  • List intended activities.


  • How much bank statement is required for Schengen Visa?

    You must show evidence that you will be able to financially maintain yourself during your stay in the Schengen territory. You should be able to prove that through a bank statement of the past three months, which must not be older than three days.

    What documents do I need to invite someone to Italy?

    The invitation letter must be addressed to the Italian Embassy, dated and duly signed, together with a photocopy of the host ID/passport. If the host in Italy is a non-EU citizen, a copy of the host's Residence Permit in Italy is required.



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