Description
All applicants are required to personally submit their Schengen visa application on their scheduled appointment date.
Applicants who plan to visit the Schengen Area solely for tourism purposes, such as leisure, recreation, or sightseeing, and will arrange their own accommodation (hotel, hostel, B&B, camping, etc.), should apply as tourists.
Eligibility
To be eligible for submitting a Schengen visa application, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Possess a valid travel document and 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.
- Apply for a short-term Schengen visa to Swiss for purposes such as tourism (including minors), private visits, business, study/conference/seminar, EEA/EU and Swiss national family members, or other short-stay purposes.
Documents Required
To ensure compliance, all documents submitted must be in either English, French, Dutch, or German. Additionally, any foreign official documents must undergo legalization or possess an apostille, unless a specific exemption is outlined in a treaty.
STANDARD DOCUMENTATION FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION
Online Visa Application form (original)
Original Passport: Your original passport, along with a copy of the passport, including the signature page.
Please note that the passport should have been issued within the past ten years and be valid for at least three months beyond the requested visa’s validity. Ensure that you have at least two blank visa pages, which need not be consecutive.
Photograph: A recent passport-size photograph, taken within the last six months. The photograph should be undamaged and have a light and plain background.
UK Residence Permit/ BRP: Your original UK residence permit, accompanied by a copy. The residence permit should be valid for more than one month from the day you exit the Schengen area.
Travel Arrangements: A confirmed roundtrip airline booking, with the applicant’s name listed as the passenger and a reference number provided.
Travel Insurance: A travel insurance that provides all-risk medical coverage. The insurance policy 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, including the necessary clause, should amount to at least €30,000.
Photo Specification
Please submit one current color portrait of yourself that is no older than six months that satisfies the conditions listed below:
- Captured on a light background (white or off-white) to make features stand out and contrast with the background.
- Face-focused and of high clarity
- Full face: not grinning, no sunglasses, no hats or other head coverings, unless the applicant is wearing them due to his or her ethnicity or religion.
- Printed from a camera print on standard photographic paper.
- The photo that is adhered to the visa application form
The visa application will be deemed incomplete if the submitted photos don’t fulfill these specifications (see examples here), and the applicant will be asked to take fresh pictures in the photo booth 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
Visa Application form: Visa Application Form pdf
Checklist: Airport transit.pdf
Processing Time
The processing time for visa applications is approximately 7 working days from the date of receipt. However, it is important to note that certain Schengen States may require consultation on visa applications submitted by citizens of specific countries to other Schengen States. In such cases, the processing time may extend up to 14 working days.
Please be aware that the visa cannot be issued on the same day that the application is submitted.
Appointment:
To submit the visa application, you can visit the Visa Application Centre TLS contact. It is advisable to do so between 6 months and 15 days (about 2 weeks) before your planned travel date. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure this deadline is met during the appointment process.
Application:
Each visa application is reviewed individually, and there is no guarantee that a visa will be issued.
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.
OR
After sending the documents you can call us at +442035001580.
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