Documents Required

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 at least 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.
– 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.

Please ensure that all documents are provided in a timely manner and meet the specified requirements.

3. UK Residence Permit and Photocopy

The UK Residence Permit, which can be 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. In the event that the customer is unable to apply for a C type visitor visa from their country of residence due to already leaving the residence country and residing consecutively in the UK for more than six months, it will be considered acceptable.

1. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION

Proof of Current Occupation

1. Employer Letter (Original): A recent letter, signed and on company letterhead, from your employer is required. This letter should include the company registration number in the UK, contact details, address, date of issue, your position, and salary information. Additionally, please include your last three pay slips.
2. Student Letter (Original): A recent letter, signed and addressed to the Mission, from your UK school/college/university is necessary. This letter should include the name and position of the signee and confirm your enrollment, type of studies, completion date, number of lessons (hours) per week, and attendance record.
3. Self-Employment Letter (Original): If you are self-employed, a recent letter, signed and addressed to the Mission, is required. This letter should include the name and position of the signee and confirm your self-employment. If applicable, please also state the annual salary drawn from the company.
4. Customers’ Accountant: This refers to situations where a customer’s company’s accounting is handled by an external or independent accountant.
5. Solicitor: This applies when a customer’s company has been registered by a solicitor.

III. Bank Manager: This is relevant when a customer’s company holds a business bank account.

1. Companies House: Upon registering a business, customers receive a Certificate of Incorporation from Companies House. If the customer’s name is not mentioned on the certificate, additional proof establishing the connection between the customer and the company must be provided.
2. Unemployed/Retired:

For those receiving benefits, it is necessary to obtain an original letter from the local Jobcentre or Pension Service.

Housewife/Househusband (only applicable to spouses/partners):

In cases where customers are sponsored by their spouse or registered partner, the following documents need to be provided:

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. Copy of spouse/registered partner’s passport.
3. Proof of occupation for spouse/registered partner (as mentioned in section B.1.a, b, or c).
4. Proof of funds for spouse/registered partner.
5. Cover letter from spouse/registered partner (signed and dated) confirming sponsorship.

Proof of Funds

40. Latest three months’ UK current account bank statements, clearly displaying your name, address, and an end balance dated within the last month from the date of visa application submission. The balance should reflect a minimum amount of £40.00 per day of your stay in the Schengen Area, in addition to covering outstanding accommodation and travel expenses.
41. Travellers’ cheques should be obtained in an amount equivalent to the requirements mentioned in point a.
42. Credit card(s) along with the corresponding credit card statement, which must include your name and address. The statement should provide information regarding the monthly limit or sending cap of the credit card.

Proof of Accommodation:

1. Customers are required to submit the formal invitation, along with a copy of the inviting person’s passport or French ID. If the host is a non-EU citizen, their permit to stay in France must also be provided.

If the host is financially supporting the customer during their stay in France, they must provide three months’ worth of wage slips and bank statements.

Alternatively, customers may submit the original formal invitation letter obtained by the host in France.

Travel Insurance (All-Risk Medical Travel Insurance):

The travel insurance must clearly display the customer’s name and be valid throughout the entire Schengen Area. It must cover the entire duration of the customer’s intended stay in the Schengen Area. The minimum coverage for medical emergencies and repatriation (if applicable) must be €30,000.