Delhi to Europe Summer Departures 2026: Visa Timeline & Costs

Your 2026 Europe Timeline Starts Now

Coach allocations, Schengen slots, and companion fares for Europe 2026 are already in motion. If you are departing from Delhi NCR, follow this month-by-month guide to secure pricing and avoid paperwork panic.

Booking milestones

• January – March 2026: Block preferred departure month + occupancy.
• April – June 2026: Freeze flights, intercity add-ons, and insurance.
• July – August 2026: Submit biometrics and collate financial documents.
• 30 days prior: Attend our concierge-led pre-departure briefing.

Families that align these steps rarely face last-minute surcharges. Treat the visa appointment as your deadline—everything else layers backwards from that date.

What will VFS look for in 2026?

Expect the same Schengen fundamentals: 6+ months passport validity, two blank pages, confirmed hotel vouchers, and coverage of at least €30,000 per traveller. Income proofs (ITRs, salary slips) remain non-negotiable.

Shortlist the right escorted departure

• Exclusive Europe 2026: Boutique hotels, concierge host, and intimate group sizes.
• Best of Europe 12N/13D: Classic Paris–Swiss–Italy loop with predictable pricing.
• Amsterdam–France–Italy Grand Tour: Art-forward departures with curated tastings.

Each itinerary uses the same visa support desk in Karampura, so choose based on celebration style rather than paperwork anxiety.

Tap these Customise Your Trip resources

• Delhi Visa & Documentation Desk — Book Schengen filing assistance, cover letter drafting, and biometrics escorts.
• Europe Destination Hub — Browse trending cities, weather windows, and curated departures from Delhi.
• Exclusive Europe 2026 Package Page — Check hotel grids, per-person pricing, and availability straight from our concierge.

Budgeting snapshot

Plan ₹2.2–2.8 lakh per adult inclusive of flights, visas, insurance, and escorted sightseeing if you book before March. Waiting for live fares can inflate that by 12–18%.

FAQ

1. Do we pay 100% upfront: No. Expect 20% to reserve seats, 50% at visa filing, balance before ticketing. Use the payment milestones listed on each package page so every family member is aligned.
2. How do I add pre or post nights: Lock the core escorted itinerary first, then ask our Delhi concierge to add standalone hotel nights or private tours via the services page.
3. Can we customise excursions inside a group tour: Yes. Think Jungfrau adventure days, Seine cruises, or Tuscan cooking classes bolted onto the core coach routing. Request them directly inside the package enquiry form so we can reserve slots early.
4. Where do I track Schengen updates: Bookmark the Delhi visa services page plus our Europe destination hub; both pages carry real-time VFS advisories and checklist downloads.