Schengen Travel Visa Requirements: A Simplified Guide

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SCHENGEN VISA REQUIREMENTS APPLICATION PROCESS
A COMPLETE GUIDE FOR TRAVELERS
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WHAT IS A SCHENGEN VISA?
A visa that allows travel within 27 European
countries
Covers tourist, business, student, and transit
purposes
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• Uniform Schengen Visa (USV)
• Type A (Airport Transit Visa)
• Type C (Short Stay Visa) Single, Double,
  Multiple Entry

TYPES OF SCHENGEN VISAS
Limited Territorial Validity Visa (LTV)
National Visa (D Type) for long stays
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Passport valid for at least 3 months after
departure
Proof of financial means (bank statements)
SCHENGEN TRAVEL VISA ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Travel itinerary accommodation proof
Travel insurance and Letter of Invitation
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SCHENGEN VISA PROCESSING TIME FEES
Processing time 15-45 days (varies by country
season)
Standard fee 80 (Adults), 40 (Children 6-12),
Free (lt6 years)
Additional service charges may apply for
third-party visa centers
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Determine your visa type (Tourist, Business,
Student, etc.)
Find the right consulate/embassy for application
STEP-BY-STEP APPLICATION PROCESS
Fill out the visa application form online or
offline
Book an appointment at the visa center
Pay the visa fee (varies by country visa type)
Submit documents attend the visa interview
Wait for processing collect your visa
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DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR SCHENGEN VISA

• Schengen travel visa Application Form (filled
  signed)
• Passport-sized photos (as per Schengen
  guidelines)
• Flight itinerary hotel booking proof
• Travel insurance coverage

• Proof of employment/income (salary slips,
  business registration, etc.)
• Cover letter stating purpose of visit
• Additional documents (depending on visa type)

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