The following list of documents is not exhaustive, and the customer may be asked to provide additional information or documents if requested by the Mission.

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

Customers are required to bring and present their original documents, but they only need to submit photocopies unless the requirements specify that an original document must be submitted.

Before gathering the necessary documents mentioned below, applicants are advised to carefully review the requirements outlined in the Overview section to ensure they meet the criteria for the chosen visa category.

STANDARD DOCUMENTATION FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION

1. Visa application form (original)

2. Original Passport and Photocopy

– The passport must be signed and have at least two blank pages for visa purposes.
– The passport must be valid for a minimum of 90 days (about 3 months) 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.
– While an extended passport may still be valid, a passport that is older than 10 years on the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area is no longer acceptable. In such cases, the customer must first apply for a new passport.

3. UK Residence Permit and Photocopy

The UK Residence Permit, whether endorsed in the passport or issued as a Biometrics card, must remain valid for at least one month beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area. If the customer is unable to apply for a C-type visitor visa from their country of residence due to having already left the residence country and residing consecutively in the UK for more than six months, it will be considered acceptable.

Supporting Documentation for Schengen Visa Application

Proof of Current Occupation

1. Employer Letter (Original): A recent (less than one month old), signed and headed letter from your employer is required. This letter must include the company registration number in the UK, contact details, address, date of issue, position, and salary of employment. Additionally, you must include your last three pay slips.
2. Student Letter (Original): A recent (less than one month old), signed letter from your UK school/college/university is necessary. This letter should be addressed to the Mission and include the name and position of the signee. It must confirm your enrollment, type of studies, completion date, number of lessons (hours) per week, and attendance record.
3. Self-Employment Letter (Original): A recent (less than one month old), signed, and headed letter is required. This letter should be addressed to the Mission and include the name and position of the signee. It must confirm your self-employment status and, if applicable, state the annual salary drawn from the company. Depending on the circumstances, the letter can be obtained from the customer’s accountant, solicitor, bank manager, or Companies House (Certificate of Incorporation).

If the customer’s name is not mentioned on the Certificate of Incorporation, additional proof demonstrating the connection between the customer and the company should be provided.

1. Unemployed/retired

To receive benefits, you must provide a recent original letter obtained from your local Job Centre or Pension Service.

Housewife/man (only applicable to spouses/partners): If you are sponsored by your spouse/registered partner, you need to provide the following documents:

1. Marriage certificate (original + copy): If this document was issued outside the EU and is not in English or French, it should be translated by a certified translator in the UK.
2. Spouse/registered partner’s passport (copy)
3. Spouse/registered partner’s proof of occupation (as mentioned in B.1.a, b, or c)
4. Spouse/registered partner’s proof of funds
5. Spouse/registered partner’s cover letter (signed & dated) confirming sponsorship

Proof of funds:

40. Latest 3 months UK current account bank statements showing the applicant’s name, address, and an end balance dated within the last month of the visa application submission date. The balance needs to show a minimum amount of £40.00 per day of stay in the Schengen Area, along with outstanding accommodation and travel fees.
41. Travellers’ cheques covering the same amount as explained in a.
42. Credit card(s) and credit card statement showing the cardholder’s name and address. The statement must include information about the monthly limit or the delivery cap.

Proof of travel (airplane, train, boat, coach, (hired) car):

1. Confirmed return travel tickets: These should mention the customer’s name and travel dates to and from the Schengen Area. Please note that flight tickets should be issued by airlines only and not by travel agencies.
2. When traveling by car: car registration, car insurance, return travel tickets (ferry or Eurotunnel) mentioning the car’s registration number and driver’s driving license. If the customer is not the driver, a driver’s cover letter (signed & dated)

Proof of Accommodation

To provide proof of accommodation, a confirmed reservation from a hotel, hostel, camping site, or any other lodging establishment is required. This reservation should clearly state the customer’s name, travel dates, and the address details of the accommodation.

In the event that the customer’s name is not mentioned on the reservation, an additional joint travel confirmation letter is necessary. This letter must be signed and dated by the person whose name appears on the reservation. Along with this letter, a photocopy of the same person’s passport or ID card, including the passport signature page if the signature is not on the passport’s bio page, must also be provided.

In the case of a group reservation, a list containing the names of all group members is required. Alternatively, the names of the group members can be mentioned on the travel ticket.

Travel Insurance

A comprehensive travel insurance policy, covering all risks and medical emergencies, is mandatory. The insurance document must clearly display the customer’s name. It should be valid throughout the entire Schengen Area and cover the entire duration of the applicant’s intended stay in the Schengen Area. The minimum coverage for medical emergencies and repatriation, including a clause for such cases, must be at least €30,000.

Please ensure that all the necessary documentation is provided in a timely manner to facilitate the visa application process.