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, not older than one month, and 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 specifically stated otherwise. Please refer to the required documents by clicking here.

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

Standard Documentation for Schengen Visa Application

Visa application form (original) – Please see here for the form.

Passport (original and photocopy)

The passport must be signed and have at least two blank pages for visa purposes. It must be valid for a minimum of 90 days beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area and must have been issued within the last 10 years from the day of departure from the Schengen Area.

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.

Please ensure that all required documents are provided accurately and in accordance with the guidelines.

Please ensure that you include photocopies of any previous Schengen visas that were endorsed in your old passport and/or issued within the last three years, if applicable.

UK Residence permit.

Your UK Residence permit, whether it is endorsed in your passport or issued as a Biometrics card, must be valid for at least one month beyond the return date of your trip to the Schengen Area. If you possess a UK biometric card, kindly include a photocopy of both sides.

Furthermore, please include an original photograph.

In order to support your Schengen visa application, you will need to provide the following documentation:

1. Proof of your current occupation:
   – For employed individuals, an original employer letter is required. This letter should be recent (less than one month old), signed, and on official letterhead. It should be addressed to the Mission, include the name and position of the signee, and confirm your employment.
   – For students, an original letter from your UK school/college/university is necessary. This letter should also be recent (less than one month old), signed or stamped, and addressed to the Mission. It should include the name and position of the signee and confirm your enrollment.
   – For self-employed individuals, an original letter is required. This letter should be recent (less than one month old), signed, on official letterhead, and addressed to the Mission. It should include the name and position of the signee and confirm your self-employment. This letter can be obtained from either your accountant (if your company’s accountancy is done by an external/independent accountant), your solicitor (if your company has been registered by a solicitor), or Companies House (if you have received a Certificate of Incorporation upon registering your business).

If your name is not mentioned on the certificate, please provide additional proof demonstrating the connection between you and the company requirements for Visa Application:

1. Marriage Certificate: If the original document is issued outside the EU and is not in English, it must be translated by a certified translator in the UK.
2. Spouse/Registered Partner’s Passport: Please provide both the original and a copy of the passport.
3. Spouse/Registered Partner’s Proof of Occupation: Submit proof of occupation as mentioned in B.1.a, b, or c.
4. Spouse/Registered Partner’s Proof of Funds: Provide evidence of financial resources.
5. Spouse/Registered Partner’s Cover Letter: Include a signed and dated cover letter confirming sponsorship.

Proof of Funds: Submit the latest three months’ UK current or savings account bank statements. The statements should display the applicant’s name, address, and an end balance dated within the last month of the visa application submission date. The balance should reflect a minimum amount of £50.00 per day of stay in the Schengen Area, along with outstanding accommodation and travel fees. Alternatively, online bank account printouts are also accepted.

Travellers’ Cheques: If applicable, provide travelers’ cheques covering the same amount as explained in point 6.

Proof of Travel: Include proof of travel arrangements, such as airplane, train, boat, coach, or hired car tickets.

Confirmed Return Travel Tickets: The tickets should mention the applicant’s name and travel dates to and from the Schengen Area.

Car Travel: If traveling by car, provide car registration, car insurance, return travel tickets (ferry or Eurotunnel) mentioning the car’s registration number, and the driver’s driving licence. If the applicant is not the driver, a signed and dated cover letter from the driver confirming joint travel with the applicant and travel dates must also be provided.

Multiple Schengen Countries: If traveling through more than one Schengen country, please provide a detailed travel itinerary and travel tickets between

Please ensure that the accommodation reservation, whether it be for a hotel, hostel, camping site, or any other type of lodging, includes the applicant’s name, travel dates, and the address details of the accommodation. It is important to have this information clearly stated on the reservation.

In the event that the applicant’s name is not mentioned on the accommodation reservation, an additional joint travel confirmation letter is required. This letter must be signed and dated by the person whose name is on the reservation. Along with this letter, a photocopy of the same person’s passport or ID card, as well as the passport signature page (if the signature is not on the passport’s bio page), must be provided.

If the accommodation is reserved for a group, a list containing the names of all group members will also be necessary. Alternatively, the names of the group members can be mentioned on the travel ticket.

Travel Insurance

It is mandatory to have travel insurance that covers all risks, including medical expenses, for the entire duration of the applicant’s stay in the Schengen Area. The insurance must be valid throughout the complete territory of the Schengen Area and must provide a minimum coverage of €30,000 for medical emergency and repatriation expenses.

Please note that all photocopies should be made on A4 paper.

Additionally, please refrain from gluing photos or stapling any documents.

We kindly request your compliance with these requirements to ensure a smooth and efficient visa application process.