VFS Global New Delhi Visa Application Centre (Shivaji Stadium): Counter Checklist & Folder Order
Flagship North India diplomatic visa hub inside the Shivaji Stadium Airport Express Metro concourse, serving Delhi NCR, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, UP, and Northern states for Schengen, UK, Canada, Japan, and Australia.
Countries & Diplomatic Missions Served at VFS Global New Delhi (Shivaji Stadium Metro)
Visiting more than one Schengen country? Under Article 5(1)(b), you must submit your biometrics at the centre representing the country where you spend the most nights.
Exact 10-Document Folder Order at VFS Global New Delhi (Shivaji Stadium Metro)
VFS Global intake officers in New Delhi review un-stapled A4 sheets from top to bottom. Tick off each item below to verify your folder before leaving for Mezzanine Level.
- Folder Position #1
Appointment Letter
· Security Gate & Barcode IntakePrinted VFS Global appointment confirmation letter showing your barcode, appointment time slot, and passport number matching your physical travel document at VFS Global New Delhi (Shivaji Stadium Metro Concourse).
- Folder Position #2
Passport
· Original + Biographic Data CopyOriginal passport valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned exit from the Schengen area (or 6 months for UK/non-EU missions), issued within the last 10 years, with at least 2 blank visa pages.
- Folder Position #3
Visa Application Form
· Signed Consular Form (France-Visas / VIDEX / Harmonised)Fully completed and physically signed in blue or black ink at all designated signature boxes, plus 2 recent ICAO-compliant biometric photographs (35mm × 45mm, light background).
- Folder Position #4
Cover Letter
· Consular Officer Narrative & Article 5 SummaryFormal signed cover letter addressed to the competent Embassy or Consulate General explaining your purpose of visit, night-by-night country split, employment ties, and who is funding the trip.
- Folder Position #5
Flight Itinerary
· Round-Trip Entry & Exit ProofVerifiable flight reservation with a live 6-character airline PNR showing confirmed entry and exit dates into and out of the destination zone, matching your application form dates.
- Folder Position #6
Verifiable Hotel Confirmation
· 100% Night-by-Night Accommodation ProofConfirmed hotel booking covering every night of your trip with guest names and property contact details. Each hotel booking on Reservation Points covers a 15-night max per hotel booking — for stays over 15 nights or trips across multiple cities, use the "+ Add Another Hotel" option on the order form so every night is covered without gaps. Schengen Embassies in Chanakyapuri (New Delhi) routinely verify hotel confirmations and PNR flight records during active file assessment.
- Folder Position #7
Day-by-Day Travel Plan
· Detailed Consular Route & Sightseeing ScheduleStructured daily itinerary mapping each calendar date to your planned activities, inter-city rail or flight transfers, and matching overnight hotel property.
- Folder Position #8
NOC / Sponsorship Letter
· Employment Leave Approval or Financial BackingSigned Employer No Objection Certificate (NOC) on company letterhead confirming your job role, salary, approved leave dates, and return-to-work date — or a formal Sponsorship Affidavit if a family member or host is funding your trip. Indian applicants must include their signed Employer NOC + last 3 months salary slips + 3 years Income Tax Returns (ITR-V Ack) — or a notarised Sponsorship Letter if funded by parents/spouse.
- Folder Position #9
Bank Statements
· 3–6 Months Personal Financial Subsistence ProofRecent 3 to 6 months of official bank statements showing regular salary credits and a closing balance that meets or exceeds the destination consulate’s daily subsistence minimum.
- Folder Position #10
Travel Insurance
· €30,000 Minimum Medical & Repatriation CoverSchengen-wide or destination-valid travel medical insurance certificate showing at least €30,000 coverage, zero-deductible emergency hospitalisation, repatriation, and validity across all trip dates.
Check How Many Hotel Confirmations Your New Delhi Application Needs
Each hotel confirmation on Reservation Points covers up to 15 nights at a single property. Enter your total trip nights and cities visited to calculate how many confirmations to include in Folder Position #6.
Counter Tip: If your 10-night itinerary covers 2 different cities, use “+ Add Another Hotel” on the order form whenever you move to a new city or exceed 15 nights at one property.
Biometrics & Walk-In Rules at VFS Global New Delhi (Shivaji Stadium Metro)
- 1Airport Express Line security rules: laptops, power banks, sealed envelopes, and large bags are strictly barred inside the Shivaji Stadium VFS concourse; paid locker counters operate outside the entry gate.
- 2Biometric appearance is mandatory for Schengen visas if you do not hold a proven VIS sticker within 59 months (and several missions in New Delhi require fresh fingerprints regardless).
- 3Bank statements submitted in New Delhi should bear the bank’s physical rubber stamp and officer signature alongside 3 years of ITR-V acknowledgements.
- 4Arrive 15 minutes before your slot; late arrivals past the appointment window must rebook or pay for Prime Time Lounge conversion if capacity permits.
Common Refusal & Turn-Away Traps at VFS Global New Delhi (Shivaji Stadium Metro)
Trap #1: Generic 1-paragraph cover letter failing to explain multi-country Schengen routing or ITR/salary ties
How to avoid: New Delhi Schengen embassies (especially Germany, France, Switzerland, and Italy) expect a detailed cover letter breaking down your itinerary, employer leave approval, and financial documents. Generate yours free at `/cover-letter` and pair it with a Day-by-Day Travel Plan (£15).
Trap #2: Single hotel voucher submitted for a 16+ night European tour or mismatched inter-city dates
How to avoid: Remember our 15-night max per hotel booking. For multi-country European tours (such as Paris, Zurich, and Rome) or stays over 15 nights, click "+ Add Another Hotel" on `/reservations/hotel` (£5) so every city matches your travel plan.
Trap #3: Missing Employer NOC or unverified family sponsorship documents
How to avoid: Salaried applicants must include an HR-signed NOC (`/noc-letter-generator`) stating approved leave dates. Sponsored students, homemakers, or parents must attach a formal Sponsorship Letter (`/sponsorship-letter-generator`) plus the sponsor’s ITR and stamped bank statements.
Get Your Verifiable Reservations & Supporting Letters in One Place
Standard delivery is Within 14 hours, with Urgent (up to 8 hours), Super Fast (1–2 hours), and Instant (2–20 minutes) options at checkout for last-minute New Delhi appointments. Each hotel confirmation covers up to a 15-night max per hotel booking — click “+ Add Another Hotel” for longer stays.
Frequently Asked Questions: VFS Global New Delhi Visa Application Centre (Shivaji Stadium)
How fast can I receive my flight, hotel, and travel plan for VFS Global New Delhi?
Standard delivery is Within 14 hours for flight itineraries, cover letters, and travel plans. If your Shivaji Stadium Metro VFS appointment is today or tomorrow morning, select Urgent (up to 8 hours), Super Fast (1–2 hours), or Instant (2–20 minutes) when available at checkout.
What financial and employment documents are required at VFS New Delhi besides bank statements?
Schengen and UK missions in New Delhi expect: (1) an Employer NOC letter on company letterhead (`/noc-letter-generator`), (2) last 3 months’ salary slips, (3) last 3 years’ Income Tax Return acknowledgements (ITR-V), and (4) 3 to 6 months of bank-stamped savings account statements.
How do I calculate the required INR bank balance for a Schengen visa in New Delhi?
Use our free `/tools/visa-bank-balance-calculator` and select INR as your display currency. It calculates the exact subsistence requirement for France (€65/day with hotel), Spain (€1,020.60 minimum floor), Germany (€45/day), Switzerland (CHF 100/day), and more.
What if my European trip from Delhi visits multiple countries or lasts more than 15 nights?
First check which embassy at Chanakyapuri has legal jurisdiction using `/tools/schengen-consulate-calculator`. Then, because each hotel confirmation covers a 15-night max per hotel booking, click "+ Add Another Hotel" on `/reservations/hotel` (£5 per property) to cover every city and night.
What is the exact 10-step document order at VFS New Delhi Shivaji Stadium?
Arrange un-stapled A4 sheets in this order: (1) VFS Appointment Letter, (2) Original Passport + Old Passports, (3) Signed Visa Application Form, (4) Cover Letter, (5) Flight Itinerary (DEL round-trip), (6) Verifiable Hotel Confirmation, (7) Day-by-Day Travel Plan, (8) Employer NOC / Sponsorship Letter + ITR-V & Salary Slips, (9) 3–6 Months Stamped Bank Statements, and (10) Travel Insurance.
What is the best value package for VFS Global New Delhi applicants?
Our Full Visa Bundle (£22.50) at `/custom-bundle` gives you a verifiable flight reservation, confirmed hotel booking, and custom day-by-day travel plan in a single checkout with a 10% bundle discount (you can view INR equivalents using the currency switcher).