Schengen Visa Information
Schengen Visa Information
The Schengen Area is a group of 26 European countries that have abolished passport and other types of border control at their mutual borders. It allows for the free movement of people between these countries, making travel within the Schengen Area much easier.
Here is a list of the Schengen countries:
- Austria
- Belgium
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Liechtenstein
Schengen Visa Application Requirements
Here are the general requirements for a Schengen visa application:
- Valid passport: Your passport should be valid for at least three months beyond the date you intend to leave the Schengen Area, and it should have been issued within the last 10 years.
- Visa application form: Fill out the Schengen visa application form accurately and completely.
- Passport-size photos: Provide two recent passport-sized photographs with a white background.
- Travel itinerary: Provide a detailed travel plan, including the dates and places you will visit within the Schengen Area.
- Proof of accommodation: Provide proof of accommodation for the entire duration of your stay, such as hotel reservations or a letter of invitation from a host.
- Proof of financial means: Provide bank statements or other documents to show that you have sufficient funds to cover your expenses during your stay.
- Travel medical insurance: Obtain travel insurance that covers emergency medical expenses, hospitalization, and repatriation for at least €30,000.
- Payment of visa fee: Pay the non-refundable Schengen visa application fee.
- Additional documents: Depending on the purpose of your visit, you may need to provide additional documents, such as an employment contract, enrollment certificate, or invitation letter.