{"id":1041,"date":"2017-02-01T08:23:25","date_gmt":"2017-02-01T13:23:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/schengenvisaflightreservation.com\/blog\/?p=1041"},"modified":"2024-12-24T09:46:16","modified_gmt":"2024-12-24T14:46:16","slug":"what-do-i-need-to-apply-for-a-schengen-visa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/schengenvisaflightreservation.com\/blog\/what-do-i-need-to-apply-for-a-schengen-visa\/","title":{"rendered":"What Do I Need to Apply for a Schengen Visa?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Millions of travelers visit the Schengen area<\/a> every year that is why the most frequently asked question by these travelers is \u201cWhat do I need to apply for a Schengen visa<\/strong>?\u201d This article aims to answer this question by listing down the general requirements for a Schengen visa as well as a detailed explanation for each requirement. After reading this article, travelers will be aware of what he\/she needs to complete before sending an application to a Schengen member embassy.<\/p>\n

\"What<\/p>\n

What do I need to apply for a Schengen visa? \u2013 The Requirements:<\/h2>\n

Whether you are visiting only one country within the Schengen area or backpacking to several territories, you will need to complete almost the same documents to any one of the Schengen member embassy. Although you must apply from the embassy where you plan to stay the longest, the Schengen visa requirements<\/a> are almost the same across all the 20+ Schengen member embassies.<\/p>\n

1:<\/span>\u00a0Schengen Visa Application Form<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n

What do I need to apply for a Schengen visa<\/em>? Of course, you need to fill out an application form. If you click on the link above, it will lead you to a blank form and you can type in your personal information and finally print it after you\u2019re done. Answer all the items as completely and as honestly as you can. Give your complete name, date of birth, and address as how it appears on your passport. You also need to jot down whether you have been granted a Schengen visa before and the dates of validity. Also, you need to write the dates you intend to travel to the Schengen territory and how many entries you will need. Finally, you need to write your financial viability to prove that you can afford the travel costs.<\/p>\n

2: Valid passport<\/h2>\n

You need a valid passport that will not expire in 6 months from the date of entry in any of the Schengen nations. For example, if you plan to travel in September 2017 and your passport will expire in January 2018, then you must renew your passport before travelling to the Schengen area. You may apply for a Schengen visa using your current passport but must apply for a new one before your travel date.<\/p>\n

Photocopy the front and the back covers of your passport as well as the previous Schengen visas, if any.<\/p>\n

3: Current passport photos<\/h2>\n

If you look at the visa application form, you will see a slot on the upper right hand corner. That slot is where you will paste your passport photo. Your 2 passport photos must be identical and must be 3.5cm x 4.5cm in size. Background must be white and your photo must show your face with no hair or accessories blocking it.<\/p>\n

4: Details of Travel Plan<\/h2>\n

Applicants must supply the embassy with a detailed hotel booking<\/a>, flight booking<\/a>, and travel itinerary<\/a>. These three requirements are your proofs of travel within the Schengen area. These will also guide the embassy on the length of your visa\u2019s validity and the number of allowed entries to the Schengen area.<\/p>\n