European Union Travel With Schengen Visa

• Austria
• Belgium
• Czech Republic
• Denmark
• Estonia
• Finland
• France
• Germany
• Greece
• Hungary
• Iceland
• Italy
• Latvia
• Lithuania
• Luxembourg
• Malta
• The Netherlands
• Norway
• Poland
• Portugal
• Slovakia
• Slovenia
• Spain
• Sweden
• Switzerland

You apply for a Schengen visa on embassies.

• If you only will visit one country, you should apply to the embassy of that country.
• If you visit several countries, you should apply to the embassy of whichever country is your 'main destination' - the country in which you plan to spend the most time during your trip.
• If you visit several countries without having a main destination, you should submit an application to the embassy of the country where you will first enter the Schengen space.

According to which type of visa you need and the country you are applying to, fees, eligibility criteria and documentation required vary. UKCISA provides more detailed guidance on applying for a Schengen visa.

You should check the website of the relevant embassy before making your application.

Applications should be made as early as possible, in case there are any unexpected delays in processing the application.

• Completed application form
  Download the form from the relevant embassy website.
• Visa fee
  Check the current visa fee and which forms of payment are acceptable before submitting your application
• Passport
  Original passport or official travel document
• Photographs
  Recent photograph/s (the exact number required varies between countries)
• Proof of purpose of the visit
  Invitation letters from friends/conference. Reservations for accommodation or tours may need to be shown.
• Evidence of current UK immigration permission
  Most Schengen countries insist that your immigration permission to be in the UK should last for at least 3 months after you return from your trip.
• Evidence of sufficient funds
  You have to show that you can support yourself during your stay. Evidence confirming this can be recent bank statements, and credit card statements showing the current credit limit.
• Evidence of student status
  You have to obtain a Student Status letter from your School Office or the Student Centre confirming that you are a full-time student.
• Travel insurance
  You have to show a proof of medical/travel insurance which covers the entire trip.