Short answer
Electronics beyond a basic phone, bags, sharp objects, liquids, food and sealed packages are refused at the door. Carry only a slim folder of documents, your passport and the printed appointment letter.
Why the rule works this way
Screening is airport-style and there is rarely a cloakroom, so anything refused has to be taken away by you or a companion. Applicants routinely lose slots because there is nowhere to leave a laptop.
In Kolkata, Schengen Area applications are handled through VFS Global / BLS / TLScontact around Park Street and Salt Lake. Kolkata is the consular hub for eastern and north-eastern India, so the counter applies this rule strictly. The rule above is set by Consulate of destination Schengen state and does not change between Indian cities — only the queue length and centre address do.
Processing time
- Answer reviewed
- 2026-08-01
- Our desk response
- Usually within the hour on WhatsApp
- Visa processing
- 15 calendar days typical, up to 45
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Required documents
- Prohibited: laptops, tablets, cameras, power banks, headphones
- Prohibited: backpacks, large handbags, sealed parcels, food and drink
- Prohibited: sharp objects, lighters, matches and aerosols
- Allowed: passport, appointment letter, document folder, small wallet
- Storage, where it exists, is paid and outside the centre
Latest updates
- 2026-08-01: Answer re-checked against current portal rules and counter practice in India.
What to do
Keep it to these points — they cover every case we see at our desk:
- Prohibited: laptops, tablets, cameras, power banks, headphones
- Prohibited: backpacks, large handbags, sealed parcels, food and drink
- Prohibited: sharp objects, lighters, matches and aerosols
- Allowed: passport, appointment letter, document folder, small wallet
- Storage, where it exists, is paid and outside the centre
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Written & reviewed by Travel To Abroad specialists
This guide on visa appointment assistance is maintained by Travel To Abroad's in-house appointment desk — a team of travel documentation specialists with 8+ years of hands-on experience booking VFS, BLS, TLScontact and embassy slots for Indian travellers. Every page is reviewed by a senior case manager before publishing.
Last reviewed: July 2026
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Fees, processing times and document lists are cross-checked against the official embassy / consulate website, the appointed VAC portal (VFS / BLS / TLScontact) and our internal case logs from real bookings completed in the last 90 days.
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Important: Appointment availability, government fees and document requirements can change without notice. Always confirm the latest details on the official embassy / VAC website before travel. Nothing on this page constitutes legal, immigration or financial advice.
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