Applying for a Schengen visa
Eligibility, documents, fees, insurance, biometrics and processing.
9 Schengen resources in this topic
Requirements & how-to guidance
- How to apply for a Schengen visaGuidance
A plain-language overview of how to apply for a Schengen short-stay visa — including applying at your main destination — with links to the official European Commission guidance.
- Schengen visa eligibilityGuidance
Schengen visa eligibility — awaiting review against the official European Commission sources.
- Documents for a Schengen visa applicationGuidance
Documents required for a Schengen visa application — awaiting review against the official European Commission sources.
- Schengen visa feesGuidance
Official Schengen visa fees — awaiting verification against the official European Commission sources.
- Travel insurance for a Schengen visaGuidance
Travel insurance for a Schengen visa — the European Commission requires cover of at least EUR 30,000, valid across the whole Schengen area, including emergency care and repatriation.
- Proof of funds for a Schengen visaGuidance
Proof of funds for a Schengen visa — you must show sufficient means for your stay and return. Reference amounts are set nationally and vary, so always check the official guidance.
- Biometrics for a Schengen visaGuidance
Biometrics for a Schengen visa — your fingerprints and facial image are stored in the Visa Information System (VIS) and can be reused for 59 months (European Commission).
- Schengen visa processing timesGuidance
Schengen visa processing times — awaiting verification against the official European Commission sources.
- Schengen visa refusals and appealsGuidance
Schengen visa refusals and appeals — you are given the reasons in writing and have a right to appeal to the country that decided, under its national procedure (European Commission).