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Schengen Visa Requirements

Schengen Visa Basics

A Schengen visa is a document that allows its holder to visit any of the Schengen area countries. Presently, the Schengen area encompasses 26 member countries: Germany, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Sweden and Switzerland

If you intend to stay in the territory of the Schengen states for up to 90 days over a period of 180 days you will need to apply for a Schengen type-C visa.

Where to Apply for a Schengen Visa?

If you intend to visit one of the Schengen area member states, you should apply at the Embassy or Consulate of that country. But, in case you are travelling to several Schengen area countries you should apply at the Embassy or Consulate of the country which is your main destination. If you don't have a main destination you will need to apply at the Embassy or Consulate of the country you will arrive in first.

When to Apply?

You should apply well in advance. You may submit your visa application 90 days prior to planned date of departure.

Here is a list of countries that are subject to a Schengen visa for short stays of less than 3 months: http://www.schengen-visa-info.eu/schengen-visa-countries

Schengen Visa Requirements

The list of common documents you need to submit:

  • Schengen visa application form (fully completed and signed by the applicant)
    • the application form is available on the website of the appropriate Embassy or Consulate of the country you intend to visit
  • Valid travel document/passport
    • valid at least three months after your planned departure from the Schengen territory
    • the first issue date of your passport must not be more than 10 years ago
  • Recent photo
    • the photo should not be older than 6 months
    • photo size 35x45 mm
  • Schengen Visa Insurance
    • must be valid in all Schengen area countries
    • the insurance coverage must be at least EUR 30,000

To get a quick quote, please visit this link: https://www.evasan.com/schengen-visa-insurance

Supplementary documents

  • Proof that the applicant has sufficient means of subsistence
    • bank statements from last 3 months
  • Proof of accommodation
    • hotel booking confirmation
    • an invitation letter from your host
  • Visa fee
    • payment of visa processing fee
  • Planned itinerary
    • travel itinerary

Important: This is by no means an exhaustive list. Consular officers may request further documentation.

Swiss Visa Requirements

  • Schengen visa application form (fully completed and signed by the applicant)
    • you can obtain the application form free of charge from the appropriate Swiss representation
    • you can download your application here
  • Valid travel document/passport
    • valid at least three months after your planned departure from Schengen territory
    • the first issue date of your passport must not be more than 10 years ago
    • your passport must have at least 2 blank visa pages
  • Recent photo
    • two recent passport photos (35–40 mm in width)
  • Schengen Visa Insurance
    • must be valid in all Schengen area countries
    • the insurance coverage must be at least EUR 30,000
  • A copy of your confirmed flight reservation
  • Proof of accommodation
    • hotel booking confirmation
    • an invitation letter from your host
  • Proof that the applicant has sufficient means of subsistence
    • bank statements from last 3 months
  • Visa fee
    • payment of visa processing fee

Important: This is not an exhaustive list. You may be requested to bring additional documents.