🇪🇺 Schengen Visa Requirements
Tourist Visa
Documents required for Schengen Tourist Visa:
 1. Passport Copy: Please provide a copy of your passport, ensuring that it remains valid for at least three months beyond your planned date of exit from the Schengen Area. The passport should have been issued within the last 10 years.
2. Passport-Type Photograph:Â Include two passport-style photos with a white background. These photos should have been taken within the last six months. Alternatively, you can choose to upload a photo for us to print, noting that there is an associated charge for this service.
3. Proof of Status:Â Submit a copy of your immigration status in the United States, such as a resident card, work permit, or study permit. This document should have a minimum validity of three months beyond your intended departure from the Schengen Area.
4. Proof of Residency:Â Provide a copy of your driver’s license, state-issued ID, or a recent major utility bill (Water, Gas, Electric, Sewage) that shows your name and current address. The document should be from the most recent month.
5. Itinerary:Â Include a copy of your round trip tickets or a detailed itinerary covering the entire duration of your trip. Ensure that your name is listed on the itinerary.
6. Cover Letter:Â Provide a copy of a cover letter stating the purpose of your visit to the Schengen Country.
7. Health Insurance:Â Submit proof of international health insurance with a minimum coverage of EUR 30,000. This insurance should specifically cover travel to Schengen states and should encompass all expenses related to repatriation, emergency medical aid, and hospital treatment for the entire period of your stay. You can obtain a free quote and purchase suitable travel insurance from our affiliate.
8. Personal Invitation:Â If you plan to visit friends or family, you must provide a letter of invitation. This letter should include the contact information of both the host and visitor, details about the purpose and duration of the visit, confirmation of accommodation including the address, and the signature and date.
9. Proof of Sufficient Funds: Applicants must demonstrate that they possess adequate financial resources to cover a minimum of €95.68 per day of their stay.
Business Visa
Documents required for Schengen Business Visa:
1. Passport Copy:Â Please provide a copy of your passport that remains valid for a minimum of three months beyond your planned date of exit from the Schengen Area. The passport should have been issued within the last ten years.
2. Passport-Type Photograph:Â Include two passport-style photos with a white background, taken within the last six months. You may also choose to upload a photo for us to print, noting that there is an associated charge for this service.
3. Proof of Status:Â Submit a copy of your immigration status in the United States, such as a resident card, work permit, or study permit. This document must remain valid for at least three months after your intended departure from the Schengen Area.
4. Proof of Residency:Â Provide a copy of your driver’s license, state-issued ID, or a recent major utility bill (Water, Gas, Electric, Sewage) that shows your name and current address. The document should be from the most recent month.
5. Itinerary:Â Include a copy of your round-trip tickets or a detailed itinerary covering the entire duration of your trip. Ensure that your name is listed on the itinerary.
6. Cover Letter:Â Submit a copy of a cover letter stating the purpose of your visit to the Schengen Country.
7. Health Insurance:Â Provide proof of international health insurance with a minimum coverage of EUR 30,000, specifically covering travel to Schengen states. The policy should encompass all expenses related to repatriation, emergency medical aid, and hospital treatment for the entire duration of your stay. You can obtain a free quote and purchase valid travel insurance from our affiliate.
8. Business Support Letter:Â Include a support letter from the sending company, which introduces you, states the nature of the trip, and specifies the desired type and validity of the visa. Here is a sample format for this letter.
9. Business Invitation:Â Provide a business invitation letter from the sponsoring company in the destination country. The letter should be printed on company letterhead stationery, addressed to “The Consulate of [Schengen Country], Visa Section,” and signed by a senior manager. The letter must adhere to the following guidelines: briefly introduce you (including your employment status/position held in the company), state the nature of the business to be conducted (e.g., business meetings, contract negotiations), and provide the names and addresses of the companies to be contacted in the destination country. Specify the desired type and validity of the visa, such as a one-year multiple-entry business visa.
10. Proof of Sufficient Funds: You must be able to demonstrate that you possess sufficient financial resources to cover at least €95.68 per day of your stay.