Europe (Schengen) Visa Requirements
Applies to all 29 Schengen countries for tourist and short-stay visit visas.
📄 Basic documents
- ●Valid passport – must be valid for at least 6 months and contain 2 blank pages.
- ●Passport-size photo – recent photo with white background meeting Schengen specifications.
- ●Travel insurance – minimum coverage of €30,000 for medical emergencies.
- ●Travel itinerary – complete travel plan including entry and exit dates.
- ●Flight reservation – round-trip flight booking (no need to purchase ticket).
- ●Hotel booking – confirmed accommodation for entire stay OR invitation letter from host.
- ●Bank statements (3–6 months) – showing sufficient funds for travel and stay.
- ●Employment or business proof – salary slips, employment certificate, or business registration.
- ●Cover letter – purpose of visit, travel dates, and your day-by-day plan.
🛂 Visa type-specific requirements
- ●Tourist Visa – hotel bookings, itinerary, financial documents.
- ●Family/Visit Visa – invitation letter, passport copy of host, proof of relationship.
- ●Business Visa – invitation from company, business covering letter, meeting details.
- ●Student Short-Stay Visa – course enrollment letter, fee receipts.
- ●Transit Visa – confirmed onward flight ticket and valid entry visa for next destination.
💡 Good to know
- ●Schengen visa processing time is typically 15–30 days, depending on embassy workload.
- ●You must apply through the embassy of the country you will stay the most days.
- ●Document consistency is important — mismatched data may cause delays or rejection.
- ●Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen applicants.
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