Description
In order to be eligible to submit a Schengen visa application, customers must meet the following criteria:
- Hold a valid passport or travel document.
- Hold a valid UK residence permit. If the applicant holds a short stay visa for the UK (C type visa), they must apply for a Schengen visa from their country of residence. However, if there is a valid reason for not applying in their residence country (e.g., no French mission or an urgent situation arises during their stay in the UK, such as a new business trip or serious illness of a relative in France), they may apply at any French mission outside their residence country. Please note that written confirmation from a doctor or hospital in France is required in the case of a serious illness.
- Apply for a short stay visa for purposes such as tourism, visiting family and friends, attending conferences (including minors), business, or as an EEA/EU family member.
Minors:
Customers who have not yet reached the age of 18 when submitting a Schengen visa application (EEA/EU family member) should take note of the following information.
In accordance with European legislation aimed at safeguarding the welfare of children, it is crucial to emphasize that minors who fail to provide all the necessary documents may not be granted a Schengen visa.
Documents Required
Please note that the list of documents provided below is not exhaustive, and the applicant may be asked to provide additional information or documents if requested by the Mission.
Both the standard documentation 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 during the application process. However, they only need to submit photocopies of the same, unless the requirements specifically state that an original document must be submitted.
Before gathering the necessary documents listed below, we strongly advise applicants to carefully read the requirements outlined in the Overview section. This will ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria for the chosen visa category.
- STANDARD DOCUMENTATION FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION
- Visa application form (original) – please refer to this link for the form.
- Passport (original) – a signed passport with at least two blank pages for visa purposes is required. The passport must be valid for at least 90 days beyond the trip’s return date to the Schengen Area. Additionally, the passport must have been issued within the last 10 years on the day of departure from the Schengen Area.
Please note that while an extended passport may still be valid, if it is older than 10 years, it is no longer acceptable. In such cases, the customer must first apply for a new passport.
Please include photocopies of any previous Schengen visas endorsed in your old passport and issued within the last three years, if applicable.
UK Residence permit
Additionally, it is necessary to provide a valid UK Residence permit, either endorsed in your passport or issued as a Biometrics card. This permit must be valid for at least one month beyond the return date of your trip to the Schengen Area. If you hold a C-type visitor visa. In such cases, a Schengen visa application can only be accepted for Essential Travel, which includes purposes such as business, study, family reunification, health or humanitarian reasons, and EU Family Members accompanying the corresponding family member. Please note that the acceptance of your application is subject to analysis by the Mission.
Please include an original photograph with your application.
- SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION
- EEA/EU and Swiss national’s passport or ID card (original document to be presented for verification).
- Proof of relation to EEA/EU and Swiss national: marriage/birth certificate (original document to be presented for verification). If these documents are not in English or French, a certified translation in the UK is required.
- Proof of joint travel.
If you are joining an EU family member who is already in the Schengen Area, you must provide a signed declaration from the EU Family member stating that you will be meeting inside the Schengen Area. Alternatively, you can provide proof of stay with both your names.
Photo Specification
Please ensure that you include a recent color photograph of yourself, taken within the last six months, adhering to the following specifications:
- Background: The photograph should be taken against a plain light background, preferably white or off-white. This will ensure that your features are clearly distinguishable and stand out against the background.
- Clarity: The photograph must be of high quality, with your face in sharp focus. This will enable us to accurately verify your identity.
- Facial expression: Please maintain a non-smiling expression in the photograph. Additionally, avoid wearing sunglasses, hats, caps, or any head covering, unless it is worn due to religious beliefs or ethnic background.
- Printing: The photograph should be printed on regular photographic paper, as obtained from a camera print. This will ensure that the image is clear and of suitable quality.
- Attachment: Please securely attach (glue) the photograph to the Visa Application Form.
In the event that the submitted photographs fail to meet these requirements, the visa application will be considered incomplete. In such cases, the applicant will be requested to obtain new photographs from the photo booth available at the visa application center.
Downloads
You may access and download all the relevant forms from this location.
Sample Visa Form Word: Sample vis -Schengen-WORD.docx
Sample Visa Form PDF: Sample vis -Schengen-WORD.pdf
Application form: Visa Application Form pdf
Processing time
Customers are advised to submit their Schengen visa applications up to six months before their intended travel date to the Schengen Area.
Please take note of the following:
The processing time for applications starts only upon the Embassy receiving the required documents.
To ensure a smooth process, applications must be submitted at least 15 calendar days before the intended travel date (as mentioned above) and can be submitted up to six months in advance. Failure to adhere to these deadlines may result in the Embassy deeming your application inadmissible. In such cases, your visa application will not be processed, and your passport will be promptly returned to you.
On average, the visa processing time is 15 calendar days. However, in certain instances where additional scrutiny of the application is necessary and/or when it is referred to the German Immigration Service, this period may be extended up to the requirement.
Free Consultation
To proceed with your visa application, please fill out the attached sample form (PDF, Word) completely. If you are unsure about any information, leave it blank. Once you have completed the form, please return it to us along with your passport, BRP card/UK residency, and copies of any previous Schengen visas that you have held.
Please forward the documents through email: sales@globalvisaagent.co.uk
A consultation call will be scheduled after we have received this information to further discuss the application.
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After sending the documents you can call us at +442035001580.
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