Similar poor experience the second time has pushed me to share my experience. I hope it'll be useful for those who approach VFS for availing Visa (specially for Germany). I am working for a German company (into Medical devices) since 4 yrs now, being stationed in India. Applied for a Schengen Business visa in 2024 thru VFS to meet my colleagues, a small training, business plans etc. Submitted all the docs along wid company invitation letter etc and to my surprise it GOT REJECTED. All the time & energy in preparing for the docs, travel, money etc wasted.
They say getting a business visa is complicated hence this time recently (9th Feb 26) i applied as tourist Visa. Same invitation letter from my Boss along with accommodation details etc. my 3 yrs ITR, my property docs etc etc. Even this time it GOT REJECTED. When i called ambassy they said i should have included a few more docs like "Rent Agreement of Germany office/apartment" Permanent Id of my Boss etc etc (though his Passport was added by me).
If they dont know which all docs shall be required by the ambassy to process the Visa the why are they taking such a handsome FEES etc etc??
I don't know about others, but wid my Twin experience i can definitely say that VFS staff is totally ignorant about the formalities, req. of docs etc specially for Schengen Visa. Hence would suggest all to go directly to ambassy to avoid wasting your time and money and facing continuous disappointment,
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