FAQs for Schengen Visit Visa
Required documents include a completed visa application form, valid passport, invitation letter, proof of relationship, travel itinerary, accommodation details, and financial evidence.
Processing usually takes 15 days, but it can take up to 30 days or longer in some cases.
The visa fee is €80 for adults; children may have a reduced fee.
Yes, an invitation letter from your family member in the Schengen Area is required.
Provide bank statements, pay slips, or an invitation letter from your family member in the Schengen Area stating that they will cover your expenses.
Yes, a Schengen visa allows you to travel to all Schengen countries if you meet the requirements.
You can stay up to 90 days within a 180-day period.
Extensions are rarely granted but can be requested under exceptional circumstances, such as medical reasons.
Common reasons include insufficient financial proof, unclear purpose of visit, lack of required documents, or failure to show ties to the home country.
Yes, travel insurance covering medical emergencies is mandatory for the visa application.
Submit documents like birth certificates, marriage certificates, or other official records that confirm your relationship.
No, the Schengen Family Visit Visa does not permit work or study.
Family members must submit separate applications, but they can apply at the same time and be considered together.
Provide evidence such as a job, property ownership, or family commitments that demonstrate your intent to return.
You can contact the consulate or visa center to inquire about the status or track your application online.
1. The visa is typically valid for 90 days within a 6-month period.
Yes, you can reapply but must address the reasons for the previous refusal and submit updated documents.
Yes, biometric data (fingerprints and a photo) is required for most applicants.
You must apply to the country where you will spend the most time or, if time is equally split, the country of first entry.
Provide proof of ties to your home country, such as employment, property ownership, or a family connection.