A Schengen visa lets you travel across all 29 Schengen countries with one visa. Most refusals happen because of missing or weak documents, so go through this list before you book your appointment.
Personal documents
- Passport valid for at least 3 months after you leave the Schengen area, issued within the last 10 years, with 2 blank pages
- Two recent photos that meet the embassy's size rules
- Completed and signed application form
- Copies of old visas and passports
Financial documents
- Bank statement for the last 6 months
- Bank solvency certificate
- Income tax return or TIN certificate
Travel documents
- Return flight reservation
- Hotel booking for every night of your stay
- Day-by-day travel plan
- Travel insurance with at least €30,000 medical cover, valid in all Schengen countries
Which embassy should you apply to?
Apply to the country where you will spend the most nights. If your stays are equal, apply to the country you will enter first.
Not sure your file is strong enough? Book a free consultation and we will review it with you.
