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Multi-entry Schengen visas for Indian applicants

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The India cascade decision describes longer multi-entry visas for eligible Indian nationals resident in India. Check the current official decision; approval is not an entitlement.

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Reviewed 8 Oct 2026 against European Commission — India multiple-entry decision

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  2. Questions

Visual guide · reviewed 9 Oct 2026

Official screenshots and examples

The 18 April 2024 decision covers Indian nationals residing and applying in India. It does not guarantee approval; entry conditions and passport validity still apply.

  1. 1. Read Article 1

    Check the residence scope, lawful visa-use history, entry conditions and passport-validity limit. The consulate assesses your application.

    EU decision (2024) · 9 Oct 2026 · PDF p. 4.

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Confirm the official conditions

The linked Commission decision provides a two-year multiple-entry route for eligible Indian nationals resident in India who have lawfully used two visas in the preceding three years, subject to the other conditions and passport validity. It does not establish photo or upload rules; the consulate decides the visa.

Questions

Does this require a prepared photo or file pack?

No. This page explains travel rules, not a file-preparation product. Use the linked official site for the current status and conditions.

Can this page confirm whether I am eligible?

No. Check the official conditions for your nationality, residence and circumstances. The relevant authority decides your application or border procedure.

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