Documents Required

The following list of documents is not exhaustive, and the Mission may request additional information or documents from the applicant if necessary.

Both the standard and supporting documentation must be recent, meaning they should not be older than one month. These documents must be provided for every Schengen visa application.

Applicants are required to bring and present their original documents, but they only need to submit photocopies unless specified otherwise.

Before gathering the necessary documents listed below, applicants are advised to review the requirements outlined in the Overview section to ensure they are eligible to apply for the desired visa category.

Standard Documentation for Schengen Visa Application

1. Visa application form (original): Both parents must sign the form. Please refer to the provided link for the form.
2. Passport (original): The passport must have at least two blank pages for visa purposes. It should be valid for a minimum of 90 days beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area. The passport must have been issued within the last 10 years on the day of departure from the Schengen Area.

Note: An extended passport may still be valid, but if it is older than 10 years, it is no longer acceptable. In such cases, the applicant must first apply for a new passport.

3. Photocopies of previous Schengen visas issued in the last 3 years, if applicable.
4. UK Residence permit: The permit must be endorsed in the passport or issued as a Biometrics card. It should be valid for a minimum of 30 days beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area. Please note that a C-type visitor visa is not acceptable.
5. 5. Photograph (original): Please refer to the provided link for specifications on the photograph.

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION

Every minor, regardless of their visa category, must provide the following documents as part of the Standard Documentation:

1. Birth certificate: An unabridged birth certificate that shows the names of the biological parents. If the certificate is not in English or German, a certified translator in the UK must provide a translation.
2. Consent of both parents: Written consent, signed and dated, from both biological parents allowing the minor to travel.

3. Parents’ passports (copy): A copy of the passports of both parents.
4. Proof of sole custody (in case of a single parent): If the parents are divorced or one of the parents is deceased, the applicant must provide a court/residence order or certificate as proof. The original document must be presented.

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION

If the minor is applying for a tourist, visitor family & friends, or airport transit visa, the following additional documents are required:

1. Proof of current occupation: An original, signed letter from a UK university/college/school (dated within the last 10 days) confirming the applicant’s enrollment. The letter should be addressed to the Mission.
2. Proof of funds (from 1 parent): The latest 3 months’ UK current account bank statements showing at least one parent’s name, address, and a positive end balance. The statements must be dated within 1 week of the visa application submission date. The bank balance should be sufficient to cover the expenses during the intended stay in the Schengen Area and for the return to the UK or the country of origin/residence. Alternatively, online bank account printouts are also accepted.

Proof of Travel

To support your visa application, you will need to provide proof of your travel arrangements. This includes documentation for various modes of transportation such as airplanes, trains, boats, coaches, and hired cars. For each mode of transportation, you must submit confirmed return travel tickets that clearly state your name and travel dates.

If you are traveling by car, you will need to provide car registration and car insurance papers, as well as return travel tickets for the ferry or Eurotunnel. These tickets should mention the car’s registration number and the driver’s driving license. If you are not the driver, you must also submit a signed and dated cover letter from the driver, confirming your joint travel and providing the travel dates.

If your travel tickets have been arranged through a travel agency, you must include a receipt, invoice, or payment confirmation as proof of payment.

Proof of Accommodation

You must also provide proof of your accommodation arrangements. This can be in the form of a confirmed booking for a hotel, hostel, camping site, or any other type of accommodation. The booking should clearly state your name, travel dates, and the address details of the accommodation.

If your name is not mentioned on the accommodation reservation, you will need to submit additional documents. These include a joint travel confirmation letter, signed and dated by the person whose name is on the reservation. You must also include a photocopy of that person’s passport or ID card, as well as the passport signature page if the signature is not on the passport’s bio page.

For group reservations, you can either provide a list of the group members’ names or mention their names on the travel ticket.

Travel Insurance

It is mandatory to have travel insurance for your trip. The insurance should cover all risks, including medical expenses and winter sports activities if you are traveling between November and March. The travel insurance must clearly show your name and be valid throughout the entire Schengen Area. It should also cover the entire

If a minor is applying as a family member of an EEA/EU or Swiss national, the following documents are required:

1. EEA/EU or Swiss national’s passport or ID card (original document must be presented).
   2. Proof of relationship to the EEA/EU or Swiss national, such as a marriage or birth certificate (original document must be presented). If these documents are not in English or German, a certified translation in the UK is required.
   3. Address in Austria.