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Schengen Visa Application Guide

The document outlines the application process for obtaining a Schengen visa for travel in Europe. It details the 8 main steps which include determining the type of visa needed, finding the appropriate embassy or consulate to apply, applying within the allowed time frame of 6 months to 15 days before travel, booking an appointment, filling out the application form, gathering required documents, attending an interview, and paying the visa fee. A list of standard documents is also provided, such as a valid passport, proof of travel arrangements, travel insurance, proof of accommodation and financial support for the trip.

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Schengen Visa Application Guide

The document outlines the application process for obtaining a Schengen visa for travel in Europe. It details the 8 main steps which include determining the type of visa needed, finding the appropriate embassy or consulate to apply, applying within the allowed time frame of 6 months to 15 days before travel, booking an appointment, filling out the application form, gathering required documents, attending an interview, and paying the visa fee. A list of standard documents is also provided, such as a valid passport, proof of travel arrangements, travel insurance, proof of accommodation and financial support for the trip.

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  • Required Documents: Lists the documents needed for a Schengen visa application including forms, photos, and financial proofs.
  • Visa Application Process: Describes the necessary steps and types for applying for a Schengen visa, including detailed explanations.

VISA APPLICATION FOR SCHENGEN VISA IN EUROPE

The Application Process:

1. Figure out which Schengen visa type you need.


 Schengen visa types:

 Transit Visa
 Tourism Visa
 Visa for Visiting Family or Friends
 Business Visa
 Visa for Journalists
 Visa for Culture and Sports activities
 Visa for Official Visits
 Study Visa
 Visa for Medical Reasons

2. Find out where you need to apply for a Schengen visa.


You will have to file your Schengen visa application at one of the following:

 Their embassy
 One of their consulates
 A visa centre to which the embassy of your destination country has
outsourced visa submission
 The embassy/consulate of another Schengen state to which the embassy of
your destination country has outsourced visa submission

3. Find the most suitable time to apply for a Schengen visa.


The allowed period to apply for a Schengen visa is as follows:

 The earliest you can file a visa application: six months before you start your
planned trip.
 The latest you can file a visa application: at most 15 working days before you
intend to travel.
 The recommended time to file a visa application: at least three weeks before
your trip.

4. Book an appointment.
5. Fill the Schengen visa application form.
6. Gather the required documents.
7. Attend the visa interview.
8. Pay the visa fee.

The following list of documents are required for any short-term Schengen visa
application:

 Visa application form. Fully completed and signed.


 Two recently taken photos must be attached.  Both photos must be taken
within the last three months, according to the visa photo requirements.
 A valid passport. Not older than 10 years, and it should be valid for at least
three more months beyond the date you plan to leave the Schengen area.
Older passports with visas on them (if you have any).
 Round trip reservation or itinerary. It must include dates and flight
numbers specifying entry and exit from the Schengen area.
 Travel insurance policy. A document that proves you have travel health
insurance for the whole Schengen territory, with a minimum coverage of
30,000 euros in case of any medical emergency such as illnesses, accidents
and even repatriation in case of death.
 Proof of accommodation. A document that shows where you will be
accommodated throughout your stay in Schengen. This can be one of the
following:
 A hotel/hostel booking.
 A rental agreement.
 A letter of invitation from a host at whose house you will be
staying.
 Proof of financial means. Evidence that you have enough money to
support yourself financially throughout your stay in the Schengen. This can
be one of the following:
 Bank account statement – that shows you have enough money in
your account for the trip. The statement shall be no older than 3
months.
 Sponsorship Letter – by another person that confirms they will be
financially supporting your trip to the Schengen. In order for this
letter to be valid, it must be accompanied by a bank statement of
the sponsor, no older than three months.
 A combination of your bank account statement and a letter of
sponsorship.
 Proof of paid visa fee.  €80 for adults and €45 for children from 6 to 12
years old.

VISA APPLICATION FOR SCHENGEN VISA IN EUROPE The Application Process: 1. Figure out which Schengen visa type you need.  Sche
7. Attend the visa interview. 8. Pay the visa fee. The following list of documents are required for any short-term Schengen v

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