FAQs for Schengen Tourist Visa
You need a completed visa application form, passport, travel itinerary, proof of accommodation, travel insurance, financial statements, and a return flight ticket.
Processing typically takes 15 days, but it can take up to 30-60 days in some cases.
The visa fee is €80 for adults and €40 for children aged 6-12.
Provide recent bank statements showing enough funds to cover travel and accommodation expenses. The required amount varies by country.
Yes, you need hotel bookings, a rental agreement, or an invitation letter from a host.
Yes, you can apply for a multiple-entry visa if you meet the requirements, such as having a history of prior travel.
You can stay up to 90 days within a 180-day period.
Yes, travel insurance is mandatory and must cover at least €30,000 for medical emergencies.
Yes, you must provide proof of a booked return flight to show your intent to leave the Schengen area.
Yes, a single Schengen Visa allows you to travel to any Schengen country.
Provide evidence such as family ties, employment, property ownership, or ongoing education.
Extensions are rarely granted unless there are exceptional circumstances like a medical emergency.
Common reasons include insufficient financial proof, incomplete documents, lack of ties to the home country, or doubts about the purpose of the visit.
You can contact the consulate or visa center to inquire about the status of your application.
Yes, but you must address the reasons for the previous refusal and provide updated documentation.
A Schengen Tourist Visa is typically valid for 90 days within a 6-month period.
No, for stays longer than 90 days, you need a national visa from the specific country you plan to reside in.
Apply to the country where you will spend the most time, or if staying equal time in each, apply to the country of first entry.
A sponsor is not mandatory, but having one can strengthen your application. If applicable, provide a letter of sponsorship.
Yes, a cover letter explaining the purpose of your trip and travel plans is typically required.
Dependents must apply individually but can submit their applications together for processing.
You can track your application online using the tracking ID provided by the visa center or consulate.
You can appeal the decision or reapply with additional documents addressing the reasons for refusal.