{"id":886996,"date":"2026-02-17T09:23:42","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T09:23:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/in\/?post_type=visas&#038;p=886996"},"modified":"2026-02-17T12:02:29","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T12:02:29","slug":"schengen-business-visa-for-indians","status":"publish","type":"visas","link":"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/in\/visas\/schengen-business-visa-for-indians","title":{"rendered":"Schengen Business Visa for Indians"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A Schengen Business Visa allows Indian passport holders to travel to Schengen countries for official and commercial purposes. This includes meetings, contract discussions, trade fairs, and corporate events.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It is a short stay category under the broader <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/schengen-visa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Schengen visa<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> system. The maximum stay permitted is up to 90 days within 180 days.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Understanding the correct category matters. Business travellers sometimes mistakenly apply under tourist category, which creates complications later.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Under different types of Schengen visas, the business category requires specific supporting letters from both Indian and European companies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For professionals planning a structured Schengen trip, selecting the right visa type is the first step.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Schengen Business Visa allows Indian passport holders to travel to Schengen countries for official and commercial purposes. This includes meetings, contract discussions, trade fairs, and corporate events. It is a short stay category under the broader Schengen visa system. The maximum stay permitted is up to 90 days within 180 days. 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