Requirements for applying for a Schengen Visa for Travel Itinerary

A Schengen travel visa is issued to those who want to travel within the Schengenarea for pleasure or to visit a relative or friend residing in the Schengen region. This kind of travel visa is usually issued with a validity of 3 months(90 days only). Anyone who is on a travel visa CANNOT work in those countries that they visit. Take note of this. If you are caught working on your travel visa, you could get yourself banned for life from the country. This rule mostly applies to all travel visas including the US and UK travel visa consulates.

1. Fill up your Schengen travel visa application.

This needs to be filled up completely and sincerely. Please make sure that you double-check and know what you have written completely and thoroughly. Your visa interviewer may ask you any questions from what you have filled. So we suggest that you have a photocopy of your visa application AFTER you have filled it completely. You can use this to revise before your interview for visa application. Know this form like the back of your hand.

2. Gather all the documents needed for the application

Now that you have your filled form, you need to begin collecting other documents. The documents that you will need for a tourist visa depends on the purpose of your travel.

•           One photo, This needs to show your full face and neck and must have a light background. Each country may have specific requirements for what should be your background for a photo. So we suggest you drop by a photo studio get it done anew. The photographers would know what the requirement should be.

•           Your original passport, It must at least have 3 more months of validity and at least two blank pages.

•           Copies of all the visas that you have if you have previously traveled to any other country prior to this.

•           A medical insurance with a minimum cover of €30,000. There are of course, many websites online which can provide you with an insurance. But keep in mind that these companies are insurance agents and it is in their interest to sell you the most expensive insurance. See our article to get the best travel insurance for Schengen visa requirement.

•           Flight tickets and hotelreservations