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Schengen Visa Information

Schengen visa requirements

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Schengen visa.

1. If you plan to visit more than one Schengen state you will need to apply for a visa at the Embassy or Consulate of the country you will stay at for the majority of the duration of your visit, or the country that you will be entering the Schengen zone through first.
2. You must complete and sign the Schengen Visa Application form.
3. You must provide the most recent passport type photo that meets specific Schengen visa photo requirements (dimensions 45x35mm, 32-36 mm face from chin to hairline, neutral expression, wearing no glasses, face centered, light background, no shadows, no blurring).
4. Your passport must be valid for at least 3 month period after your departure from the Schengen area and must have at least 2 blank visa pages, these do not include the 2 amendment pages found towards the back cover of the passport.
5. Copies of all the prior issued visas to Schengen States are to be provided.
6. Book your flights to and from Schengen area and reserve hotels for the whole duration of the intended stay and have all the supporting documents related to your itinerary with specified dates of entry and exit, flight numbers and hotel booking data ready for your application.
7. Travel insurance that covers medical expenses up to 30,000 euros (varies based on the country) and is valid in every Schengen state.
8. Proof of sufficient financial means during your stay (bank statement, tax information etc.).

Schengen Visa Application Process

1. 1.
   Check if you need a Schengen visa and select which country visa you will be applying for the visa
2. 2.
   Download and complete the application form entirely, sign the form.
3. 3.
   Obtain proof of insurance from your insurance company.
4. 4.
   Prepare bank statement and other financial documents that can prove your have sufficient funds for your travel.
5. 5.
   Make an appointment at the Embassy or Consulate of the country of your main (longest stay) destination. It is advised to set an appointment 2-3 weeks prior to your intended dates of travel.
6. 6.
   Submit all the documents
7. 7.
   The consulate advises that it usually takes 3-4 business days for visa processing, but confirm your pickup date at the time of submission in case of delays during high volume season.

Schengen Visa Fees

Applicants are required to pay a nominal visa fee when applying for a Schengen visa. This fee is non-refundable even if the application was rejected and the visa was not issued by the consular department of the embassy. The approval and issuance of a visa is based entirely on the discretion of the consulate general.

* Different rates may apply for different Schengen countries

Insurance for Schengen visa

Documents required for Schengen visa - checklist

Here you can find the checklist for the documents required for applying for Schengen visa. It is general list for all the countries but you should also check the specific requirements of the country you are going to visit.

1. 1.
   Passport - valid at least 3 months after you plan to return from your travel, with at least 2 blank pages.
2. 2.
   Photo - passport type.
3. 3.
   Visa application form - filled into and signed.
4. 4.
   Proof of travel medical Insurance.
5. 5.
   Proof of accommodation - booking etc.
6. 6.
   Proof of sufficient means of subsistence - bank statement etc.
7. 7.
   Contact information to a reference in visiting country.
8. 8.
   Proof of stable income - tax information etc.
9. 9.
   Proof of employment or enrolment in your country of residence.
10. 10.
    Copies of all the documents.
11. 11.
    Copies of all Schengen visas that were issued for you in the past.
12. 12.
    Letter of invitation - if attending any event, meeting, conference etc.

* All documents are to be A4 format.

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