Schengen Visit Visa

A Tourist Schengen Visa permits third-country nationals to enter into the Schengen Area for a maximum of 90 days within a 6-month period, under the purpose of traveling or visiting Europe for pleasure.

What Documents are Required When Applying for a Tourist Schengen Visa?

When applying for a Tourist Schengen Visa, you must submit the following documents:

• Visa application form. Fully completed with correct information, printed, and signed at the end.
• Two recent photos. Taken within the last three months, in compliance with the Schengen visa photo criteria.
• Valid passport. No older than ten years and with a minimum validity of three months beyond your planned stay in Schengen. It must have at least two blank pages in order to be able to affix the visa sticker.
• Roundtrip reservation or itinerary. A document that includes dates and flight numbers specifying entry and exit from the Schengen area. Find out how to get a flight reservation for tourist visa applications.
• Travel Health Insurance. Evidence that you have purchased health insurance that covers medical emergencies with a minimum of €30,000, for your whole period of stay. The Insurance policy can easily be purchased online from Europ Assistance or AXA Schengen.
• Proof of accommodation. Evidence that shows where you will be staying throughout your time in Schengen. This could be a:
  • Hotel/hostel booking. With name, complete address, phone, and e-mail, for the entire time you will be in the Schengen area.
  • Rent agreement. If you have rented a place, in the country you will be staying.
• Letter of tour organizer. If you will be traveling with a tour agency.
• Proof of financial means. Evidence that shows you have enough money to support yourself throughout your stay in Schengen. This could be a:
  • Bank account statement.
  • Sponsorship Letter. When another person will be financially sponsoring your trip to the Schengen Zone. It is also often called an Affidavit of Support.
  • A combination of both.