The steps that an applicant will have to go through should he/she intend to apply for a Schengen VISA.

1.         Download an application form from the internet and fill it completely and sincerely. The application form can be found in the embassy/VISA center website of the country you’re applying for. You can electronically fill in the form and print it out directly and sign each page if necessary. 2.         Prepare the required documents with both the …

Flight booking and travel itinerary for Schengen Visa: why are they required

Introduction A flight booking and travel itinerary are key documentary requirements for a Schengen visa. In this article, we discuss the relevance of these documents in an application for a Schengen visa. Depending on the purpose of your visit, your visa may be refused if you fail to submit either of these documents. Travel Itinerary: An …

What is the importance of Schengen Visa Insurance and Is it compulsory to take?

Schengen Travel Insurance One of the most important requirements while traveling abroad is to have a valid travel health insurance policy in place to combat any unforeseen medical emergencies. A person traveling to the Schengen zone or the citizens of any country within the Schengen area are highly recommended to purchase a suitable Schengen TravelVisa Insurance for …

What is a Flight Ticket? How to Get Verifiable Flight Itinerary for Your Visa Application Without Paying for an Actual Ticket?

A flight or airline ticket is either a paper-printed or an electronic document, purchased by a traveller from an airline company or a travel agency. The ticket proves that the traveller has a reserved seat on an airplane, which will take him / her to their destination. Almost all Embassies or Consulates of the Schengen …

Is Travel Insurance Necessary for Europe?

Many U.S. citizens are under the impression that health care in Europe is ‘free’ and they question whether travel insurance is necessary for Europe. According to the Department of Health UK, hospital treatment through the National Health Service (NHS) “is free only to people who live on a lawful and properly settled basis (‘ordinarily resident’) …

Why do I need a hotel reservation for visa applications?

Traveling these days is a lot different from what it used to be. Hearing stories of how others bribed the border patrols in Burma to travel the Golden Triangle or were starving with a stomach bug on a train trip through Europe makes anyone wish they were born 50 years ago; when traveling was a …

What is not covered under Travel Insurance and Why do you need travel insurance for a Schengen visa?

There are certain things that are not covered by travel insurance and you need to know what they are.When you are considering which policy to buy, you must take note of these exclusions. In addition, the terms and conditions regarding any exclusions may vary between insurance companies, so it’s advisable to check thoroughly before purchasing …

Essential things to know about Schengen Visa

1. Now, you may wonder which countries fall in the Schengen Area. There are 26 countries that fall in the Schengen region – 23 from Europe, and other 3 being Switzerland, Norway and Iceland. You can travel to these 26 countries with a single visa. 2. Having stated that, it could get confusing as to …

Who needs a Schengen visa and What are the Types of Schengen Visa?

Schengen VisaA Schengen Visa is the document issued by the appropriate authorities to the interested party for visiting/travelling to and within the Schengen Area. The Schengen Area is comprised of 26 countries that have agreed to allow free movement of their citizens within this area as a single country. Of the 26 countries bound by …

What is Schengen? What exactly is Schengen visa issued for?

Are you at a stage where your dream of the grand European tour is converging towards your plan for a European tour? Undoubtedly, Europe is one of the primary choices for Indians traveling abroad. This place has a perfect blend of history, traditions, and the comforts of modernity. But before that, you would need a Schengen …

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