Schengen Visa Documents


The primary criteria for applying for a Schengen Visa are the possession of a certain set of documents. Although there are different documents as per the specific country and the purpose of the visit, the following are the list of general documents you would need for almost all the Schengen visas.
·        A passport that is valid for a duration of at least 6 months from the expected date of travel.
·        2 passport-sized photographs that meet the regulations.
·        A travel medical insurance covering 30000 Euros.
·        A covering letter addressed to the respective embassy/visa authority.
·        A detailed travel itinerary.
·        Round trip flight ticket bookings.
·        Proof of accommodation
·        Proof of occupation
·        Proof of sufficient funds to cover the entire duration of the stay.
Schengen Visa Procedure
The application procedure for all the types of Schengen visa is quite similar. In general, the procedure can be mentioned as follows -
·        Obtain all the relevant documents.
·        Fill out the application form.
·        Book an appointment at a VAC (Visa Application Centre) or a Diplomatic Mission of the destination country in your own country.
·        Visit the respective centre for a Schengen visa appointment.
As per the rules of the Schengen visa, all applicants will have to submit their biometrics at the appointment centre. This data will be stored in the Schengen VIS (Visa Information System) which is a common information exchange system between all the Schengen countries.
At Schengen visa itinerary, we attempt to change the visa process by providing free visa consultations, cover letter templates and no objection letter templates for our clients. Schengen visa itinerary also provide flight itinerary, travel medical insurance, hotel booking and many more. To find out more about how we will assist you with our visa services, please be happy to contact us at schengenvisaitinerary.com.

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