Required Documents
Passport, OCI and other paperwork Indian travellers need before departure.
Last updated: 2026-07-04
Passport
Must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen area, issued within the last 10 years, with at least 2 blank pages.
- Carry a photocopy and a digital scan separate from the original
OCI (Overseas Citizen of India)
Persons of Indian origin who have taken foreign citizenship can apply for an OCI card, which functions as a lifelong multi-entry visa to India.
- 1Apply online via the OCI portal
- 2Submit supporting documents (proof of prior Indian citizenship or descent)
- 3Attend biometrics/verification if required by your jurisdiction
PAN / Address Proof
Useful to retain for financial and tax purposes back in India, especially if you'll continue to have Indian income or investments.
- Keep digital copies accessible from abroad