Description
Every customer, including children and infants, must personally submit their Schengen visa application by appointment only on their scheduled date, which can be booked online.
For non-EU citizens who are unsure if they require a Schengen visa to travel to the Schengen Area, please click on “Do I need a visa?“ to find out.
Family members of EEA/EU and Swiss nationals are eligible to apply for a Schengen visa as a family member of an EEA/EU or Swiss national. This means they are required to submit fewer documents than regular tourists and are exempt from paying the visa fee, if they are traveling together with their EEA/EU or Swiss national family member. Eligible family members include spouses, parents, children, and registered partners.
Customers who are traveling without their EEA/EU or Swiss national family member cannot apply as a family member and must apply as a tourist. This means they need to provide all the required documents and pay the applicable visa fee.
As of January 1, 2021, British residence permits are no longer classified as Article 10 or 20 residence cards under the visa code. Article 10 and Article 20 residence cards are documents issued under EU law (the Free Movement Directive) by an EU or EFTA member state or Switzerland to third-country family members of EU/EFTA/Swiss nationals who are exercising free movement rights in a member state other than their own nationality. Since the UK is no longer a member state as of December 31, 2020, British residence permits do not fall under this category.
Eligibility:
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 customer holds a short stay visa for the UK (C type visa), they must apply for a Schengen visa from their country of residence.
Applying for a short-stay visa can be categorized into various types: Tourist (including Minors), Visitor Family/Friends, Business, EEA/EU and Swiss national family member, or Airport Transit
Documents Required
Please note that the list of documents provided below is not exhaustive, and the customer may be asked to provide additional information or documents if requested by the Mission.
For non-vaccinated travelers or those who have received vaccinations not recognized by Malta, it is necessary to complete the required form. You can access the form by clicking here.
Both the standard documentation and supporting documents must be recent, meaning they should not be older than one month, and must be provided 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 specifically state that an original document must be submitted.
Before gathering the necessary documents mentioned below, we strongly advise customers to carefully review 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) – Click here to access the form.
- Passport (original and photocopy) – Your passport must be signed and have at least 2 blank pages for visa purposes. It should also be valid for a minimum of 90 days beyond the return date of your trip to the Schengen Area. Additionally, the passport must have been issued within the last 10 years on the day of leaving the Schengen Area. If your passport is extended, it may still be valid, but if it is older than 10 years, it is no longer acceptable. In such cases, you will need to apply for a new passport.
- Photocopies of previous Schengen visas – If you have any previous Schengen visas endorsed in an old passport and issued within the last 3 years, please provide photocopies of these visas, if applicable.
- UK Residence permit (original and copy) – You must provide the original and a copy of your UK Residence permit. This permit should be either endorsed in your passport or issued as a Biometrics card. It must be valid for at least 30 days beyond the return date of your trip to the Schengen Area. Please note that a C type visitor visa is not acceptable.
Applicants who possess an outdated version (Pre-Brexit) of the UK Residence Card, which includes the label “Family Member – EU Residence,” must also furnish a Share Code as proof of their immigration status. These cards were originally intended to be replaced by the new BRC, which indicates “EU Scheme Pre-Settlement” or “EU Scheme Settlement,” but they are still in circulation.
It is important to note that EU/EEA family member residence cards issued prior to Brexit are only valid for re-entry into the UK if the individual has applied for pre-/settled status. To substantiate their EUSS Status, it is necessary to obtain and present the share code generated by UKVI at the time of submission.
Please ensure that the photograph provided is an original copy.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION
To support your Schengen visa application, please ensure that you have the following documents:
- EEA/EU and Swiss national’s passport or ID card (original and photocopy)
- Proof of relation to EEA/EU and Swiss national: marriage/birth certificate (original and photocopy). If these documents are not in English, they must be translated by a certified translator in the UK. Certificates issued outside of the UK must also be duly legalized.
- Proof of joint travel: This can include airplane, train, boat, or coach tickets. If you are using a hired car, please provide relevant documentation.
- Confirmed return travel tickets: These tickets should mention the names and travel dates of both the applicant and the EEA/EU and Swiss national family member. The tickets must be paid in full and confirmed. It is important that the names on the tickets match those on the passport, and that the inbound and outbound travel dates to/from the Schengen Area are clearly stated. Additionally, please provide the Airline Reservation Code and E-Ticket number. If you have booked a holiday package and paid in instalments, you must provide proof that at least 75% of the total cost has been paid at the time of application. Please note that applications submitted with provisional flight tickets/reservations, partially paid tickets, or bookings made through a travel agency not registered in the UK will be deemed invalid and may result in the refusal of your application.
- If you are traveling by car: Please provide the car registration and car insurance documents, as well as return travel tickets (ferry or Eurotunnel) that mention the car’s registration number. If you are not the driver, you must also include a cover letter from the driver (signed and dated) confirming joint travel with you and providing the travel dates.
- If you are traveling through multiple Schengen countries, please provide
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.
Processing Time
Customers are advised to submit their Schengen visa application up to 6 months before their intended travel date to the Schengen Area. It is important to note that the minimum processing time for a visa application is 3 weeks. Therefore, customers must allow sufficient time between their appointment date and travel date for the Mission to process their visa application. However, it is important to understand that delays may occur, and we cannot guarantee the exact return date of the visa application.
To ensure a smooth and timely visa application process, it is of utmost importance that the application is complete, and all documents submitted meet the requirements set by the Mission. Failure to do so may result in unnecessary delays.
Customers should also be aware that during peak seasons such as Easter, Summer holidays (July and August), and Christmas, appointment slots are quickly filled as the Mission can only process a limited number of visa applications daily. Additionally, closures and holidays of Mission may further extend the processing time.
Therefore, we strongly recommend the following to all customers:
- Book your appointment as soon as your travel plans are confirmed.
- Ensure that all documentation in your visa application meets the requirements set by the Mission.
- Allow sufficient processing time for the Mission to review your application.
For customers submitting their visa application in our satellite centers in Manchester or Edinburgh, please note that an additional 2 days should be calculated into the minimum processing time. This is because the application will first be dispatched to the London office, and then forwarded to the Mission in London the following day.
During the visa application process, the Mission may request additional information/documents or invite the customer for an interview. It is important to understand that this may cause delays, and applicants must accept responsibility for any resulting delays in the visa process.
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
Online Application form: Application Form
Checklist: EU/EEA/EFTA Checklist
Free Consultation
In order to begin your visa application process, we respectfully request that you complete the enclosed sample form (available in either PDF or Word format) in its entirety. If at any point you are unsure about any of the information required, please leave it blank. Once the form is complete, please submit it to us, along with a copy of your passport and BRP card/UK residency documentation, as well as any past Schengen visas that you may have previously obtained.
Please send the required documents via email to sales@globalvisaagent.co.uk
Upon receipt of these documents, we will arrange a free consultation call to further discuss your application and take the necessary next steps. For any additional inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact us directly at +442035001580.
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