If you plan to apply for a Schengen visa, you must provide the embassy/visa officer with plenty of documents. So when you decide to apply for a visa, gather all your documents, organise them, update them, and make multiple copies as you will need them throughout the visa application journey.
Submitting documents for a visa application consumes a lot of energy. So, to enjoy the process and remain stress-free, follow the guidelines we have brought for you. From submitting the visa application to making reservations for dummy flight tickets for Schengen visa, you will find answers to all your queries here.
In-Depth Guide For Documents Submission
Before applying for a visa, every applicant has an overview of the mandatory documents needed for the visa application. But the key to visa approval is submitting documents as the application demands, and they must be verified. We can categorize the visa documents into two: mandatory visa documents and visa supporting documents. Mandatory documents are: passport, photos, cover letter, NOC letter etc. While the supporting documents are: medical insurance, proof of accommodation and flight reservations.
List Of Documents For Schengen Visa Application
The following documents are needed for the Schengen visa application to progress. If you submit the documents mentioned above, your visa application will likely consume less time. However, the documents are divided into categories—mandatory and supporting documents.
Mandatory Documents:
- Visa application form: The form should be completed legibly in capital letters and inked by the applicant. Also, if the applicant fills out the form, he must write everything in block letters. Ensure the spelling, such as name spellings and addresses you mention, are accurate and carefully provide the contact details.
- Passports: The current passport must be valid for a minimum of 90 days beyond the validity of the requested visa. The passport you submit for visa application must have blank pages for stamp purposes. So, before applying, check for the validity and blank pages.
- Two recent passport photographs (with light/ideally white background). The photographs must follow the visa requirement in size and background. The photograph the applicant submits for the visa application must be the same as his appearance.
- National Identity Card/Citizenship is also one of the most important documents that your need to attach with a visa application. Without the attachment of this document, your application will not be entertained by the embassy.
Supporting Documents:
Supporting documents are needed to clear any ambiguity that might be created from mandatory documents. Also, these documents are more important for the visa officer/embassy and the applicant than the visa application as they prompt the visa process and reduce unwanted obstacles.
- Applicants must provide proof of travel insurance. It is mandatory because it works for the applicant as a shield protector in case of any emergency during their trip.
- Dummy hotel booking
- We suggest applicants must provide proof of a flight reservation for visa application. Once they receive visa approval notification, they can convert dummy tickets into original tickets.
- Proof of financial means
- Cover Letter and
- NOC Letter is required mainly for student or work visa purposes.