Schengen visa for housewife

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How difficult or complicated it is to get a Schengen tourist visa for a housewife / homemaker? My wife and I (Indian passport holders) are travelling to Germany for 10 days. Wife is unemployed. Is it possible to get visa only on my bank statement? Is it possible that we can present both our bank statements against my wife's application? Any specific points to remember while collecting the documents/writing the cover letter?



Best Answer

The Schengen visa officials try to admit genuine tourists with a low risk of overstay, that means a stable job with steady income higher than the monthly expenditures, so there are savings. The key thing is that your income must be enough to afford the trip for both of you.

But it is entirely normal when only one of member of a married couple is working, and the other one looks after the household. They would see relatively little risk that your wife would overstay and work in Europe while you return home to your job.




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Does my wife need a Schengen visa?

As the husband or wife of an EU citizen, you cannot legally stay in the Schengen area without applying for a visa, unless you have some form of residency in the zone.

How much bank balance do I have to show for a Schengen visa?

Bank statement \u2013 this needs to show a minimum balance of \u20ac3000 over the last 6 months. If you do not have this amount in your bank, you could show a family member's/guardian's statement instead, with an accompanying letter stating that they are sponsoring your travel and stay.

Can I apply for Schengen visa if unemployed?

One of the most common questions we get from our readers is, \u201cCan I apply for a Schengen Visa if I am unemployed?\u201d. The short answer is that it's possible. You can apply for a Schengen Visa even if you are unemployed. Schengen Visas are not exclusively for employed applicants or those with businesses.

Which Schengen country gives visa easily?

Finland. The Northern European country of Finland, despite the high number of visa applications it receives annually, remains an easy Schengen country to get a visa from. Rejecting only 1.7% of the applications its consulates abroad received, you have high chances to get a Schengen Visa to Finland.



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