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.

To support your Schengen visa application, you need to provide the following documentation:

EEA/EU and Swiss national’s passport or ID card (original document to be presented for verification).

A valid UK residence card and evidence of the applicant’s residence status:

It can be obtained by generating a share code through your UKVI account.

Proof of the relationship to the EU national

For spouses from Switzerland, the European Union (EU), and the European Economic Area (EEA), the following documents are required:

1. Original passport and a copy of the spouse’s passport.
2. Marriage certificate, which must not be older than 6 months and should be notarized. Please provide both the original and a copy of the marriage certificate. (Note: Notarization is not required for Swiss spouses.)
3. Stamped certified translation of the marriage certificate, including both the original translation and a copy. This is necessary if the documents are not in English, German, French, Italian, or Spanish.

For Swiss/EU/EEA dependents, the following documents are required:

1. Passport: Please provide the original passport along with a copy for both parties involved.
2. Proof of Relationship: It is essential to submit the original birth certificate as evidence of the relationship.
3. Certified Translation: If the documents are not in English, German, French, Italian, or Spanish, a stamped certified translation is necessary. Please provide both the original translation and a copy.
4. Letter of Confirmation: A signed and dated letter is required to confirm the dependence and provide proof that both parties reside at the same address.

In order to ensure a smooth visa application process for minors, it is imperative that both parents sign the necessary documents. However, if one of the parents is currently residing abroad, a letter of consent, dated and signed, along with a copy of their passport, must be submitted.

The following documents are required for the visa application of minors:
– Birth certificate
– Recent British school certificate

For minors who are traveling alone or with only one parent, certain exceptions can be made if one parent has sole custody or a residence order for the child. In such cases, the following additional documents are required:

– Original or certified copies of passports of both parents
– Proof of consent of parental authority or legal guardian from both parents

In situations where sole custody is applicable, the following documents are necessary:
– Birth certificate that clearly mentions one parent
– Certificate of the absent parent or a court ruling

Proof of Travel:

Hotel booking with applicant’s name and booking confirmation number – Confirmed.

Package tour confirmation with applicant’s name, including receipt

If you are traveling by plane: confirmed booking.

If you are traveling by train: A rail ticket for you.

Alternatively, if you are traveling by car: A ferry ticket for your journey, a copy of the driver’s driving license, and vehicle insurance for your reference.

Confirmed reservation for your return ticket to the UK or any onward travel you may have planned. If you are traveling between Schengen countries, it is essential to provide proof of all means of transport and accommodation during your stay in the Schengen area.

Additional documents, even if not listed above, may be required by the Embassy. It is important to note that submitting the aforementioned documents does not guarantee automatic issuance of a visa.