Make sure you have all the documents needed when applying for the…

Make sure you have all the documents needed when applying for the Schengen Visa.

These documents are: – The completed and signed application form, – Valid passport, – Two photographs, – Fingerprints, – The fees payment, – Travel insurance and – Supporting documents (such as the purpose of your travel, plans and accommodation).

What to do in case you have to visit another state first from what you’ve applied to in the beginning?

If you have been given a Schengen visa for going to a (for example) conference to another state but meanwhile the conference gets cancelled, you have to inform the embassy about the change and apply for a new visa if needed.

How long does a Schengen Visa last and is it valid for a longer period of time?

A Schengen visa is valid for only short period of time, which can be 90 days or less within a 180-day period. If you wish to stay longer you must apply for an appropriate long stay national visa for one country only.

With the Schengen Visa you will be able to experience what each of the Schengen countries offer.

You can witness the northern lights in Finland, the nightlife in Berlin, the opera houses in Austria, the beaches of Greece, with one visa only, the Schengen visa.

What is the procedure of the Schengen Visa?

When you want to apply to go to a Schengen state, firstly you need to set an appointment at the embassy, consulate or visa application center at your home country for the state you want to go in.

Can you write an appeal letter if you get rejected by the embassy for the Schengen Visa?

Yes you can always write an appeal letter no matter which Visa you apply for. In the appeal letter you write to the embassy you have to make sure that you have a strong reason to object to the embassy’s decision. You have to include your personal details, the reason your application got rejected and the reason you believe this decision is incorrect.

Why are people traveling more and more every year to Schengen countries?

These countries are trying every day to make traveling safer and easier, for both travelers and authorities. Getting the Schengen Visa would guarantee you a safe trip to the most beautiful countries in Europe.

How many times do tourists travel around the Schengen borders in one year?

57 million of crossings in the Schengen borders, out of 1.3 billion each year are made from transport of products. The other crossings are made by tourists. This shows how beneficial the Schengen Agreement is to companies.