Tourism

Visa application form with a photograph : Schengen visa application form shall be duly completed, dated and signed by the applicant. Please check the visa application photo requirements on the website https://www.icao.int/Security/mrtd/Downloads/Technical%20Reports/Annex_A-Photograph_Guidelines.pdf .

Travel document : The travel document must be valid for a minimum of three (3) months after the planned journey, issued within the previous 10 years and have at least two (2) blank pages.

Travel medical insurance :Travel medical insurance must be valid for the duration of travel and cover the entire Schengen area. An applicant for a multiple-entry visa may provide an insurance policy, which is valid during the first trip. The minimum coverage of the policy must be 30 000 (thirty thousand) euros. The policy has to cover costs in case of sudden illness or accident and assistance on site, including the costs of medical repatriation to the place of permanent residence of the insured person or the repatriation in case of death.

Documents confirming the purpose of the journey

Proof of itinerary : If visiting several countries within one trip, a travel schedule, which includes all the countries to be visited.

Transport reservations : Proof of reserved return ticket(s) or proof of onward travel (if not returning to the United Kingdom), such as authorisation of entry into the country of destination, confirmed overseas ticket, proof of sufficient means to cover such costs.

Proof of accommodation :– Proof of accommodation or of sufficient means to cover the costs of accommodation. If relevant, such proof may be given through a proof of sponsorship by means of an official form (certificate of board and lodging).

– Confirmed hotel booking for the full stay in the territory of the Member State or proof of sufficient means to cover accommodation during the intended stay or a booking confirmation of a tour or any other appropriate document, such as a list of persons taking part in the tour.

Documents confirming applicant’s circumstances

Proof of employment : Employees should attach a recent letter from the employer (headed letter with name, date of issue, address, telephone number and position and salary of signatory and registration number in the United Kingdom) and payslips for the last three months. Self-employed should present a recent letter from accountant, banker or solicitor, stating self-employment or business ownership in the United Kingdom. The letter must also state the annual salary drawn from the company and self-assessment form edited by revenue and customs authorities.

Proof of financial means :– Recent (last three months) UK bank statements showing the balance and credit card account statement, indicating the cardholder’s name and address. The statement must contain information on the monthly limit or the spending cap.

– If the applicant is financially supported by his/her spouse, also marriage certificate, the spouse’s bank statement and the statement of will to support the spouse must be presented.

– If the applicant is supported by his/her parents, proof of family relationship e.g. birth certificate, the parent(s)’ bank account statements and statement of will to support the applicant.

Proof of studies : Students should present a recent, official and signed letter from school, college or university, stating date of issue, name of the applicant and type of studies, number of lessons (hours) per week and attendance record.

Documents for third country citizens :Valid UK residence permit. Permit must be valid at least one month after your departure from the Schengen area.

Documents for minors  : Applicant(s) under 18: For minors, who are travelling alone, with only one parent or with other people than the parents or a guardian; a birth certificate, both parents’ or legal guardians’ formal written consent to travel, photocopies of their passport(s) and British school certificate.

Other documents

Request for visa revocation : Request for visa revocation is added at the Visa Application Centre, if needed.

Other submission documents :Other submission documents are added at the Visa Application Centre, if needed.