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Why apply for a Schengen Visa?

  • You need this Schengen visa if you plan to visit multiple European countries.
  • No border control between member states.
  • A Schengen visa is for staying in or transiting through the Schengen areas for a short period. You can stay for 90 days with a Schengen visa.
  • A visa issued by one Schengen state is valid to travel to any Schengen state, but you must apply only for the country you are entering first.

Documents required for Schengen visa application.

There are 27 Schengen countries, each with its own immigration rules, policies, conditions, and timelines for visa application.
NorwayLithuania
SpainMalta
BelgiumNetherlands
AustriaCzech Republic
CroatiaPoland
DenmarkPortugal
EstoniaSlovakia
FinlandItaly
GreeceSlovenia
HungarySweden
IcelandGermany
LatviaLuxembourg
FranceSwitzerland
Liechtenstein

Benefits of Schengen visa

  • You can travel to 27 countries.
  • There is six months’ validity on your passport
  • You can enter multiple times based on your purpose.
  • Can travel freely within the Netherlands and other Schengen countries.

Eligibility for a Schengen Visa

  • You must be a citizen of a non-European country that is not in the European Union.
  • The reason for travelling, as well as the time frame, must be justified.
  • You must have a valid passport for at least 3 months after the date of your visa application.
  • You must have a minimum of €30,000 in medical travel insurance to apply for a European visa.

Types of Schengen visa

There are 4 types of Schengen visas

Type A Schengen visa or Airport Transit Visa

The purpose of a Type A Schengen visa is only for airport transit. With this Schengen visa, you cannot leave the airport’s international zone.

Type C Schengen visa

The purpose of a Type C Schengen visa is for extended stays in the Schengen Area. This Type C visa is available as Single Entry, Double Entry, or Multiple Entry based on your purpose. You can stay for more than 90 days.

Type B Schengen visa

The purpose of a Type B Schengen visa is for short stays in the Schengen Area. You can stay for a maximum 90 days.

Type D Schengen visa

The purpose of a Type D Schengen visa is for multiple entries into the Schengen Area. You can stay for some time.

Schengen Visa Requirements

  • Schengen visa application form that is filled
  • Recent 2 identical Photographs
  • A copy of your passport with an expiry date
  • Letter explaining your trip
  • Confirmed return ticket
  • Proof of accommodation
  • A mandatory travel insurance certificate
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Documents required for Schengen visa application.

  • Valid passport
  • Completed Schengen visit visa application form
  • Travel itinerary including countries you plan to visit, accommodation & flight details
  • Evidence of your employment or student status to prove you will not be staying on
  • Evidence of financial sufficiency
  • Proof of adequate health insurance

How to apply for a Schengen Visa?

  • Step 1: Ensure you’re eligible for a Schengen Visa for tourists. Because there are numerous Schengen visas, you must be certain of the required visa. Find out where you need to submit your application
  • Step2: Determine the optimal time to apply for a tourist visa.
  • Step3: Gather the necessary documents for a tourist Schengen Visa.
  • Step 4: Make an appointment at your destination country’s embassy. This appointment may need to be made online or in person at the embassy/consulate/visa centre.
  • Step 5: Pay the cost of the visa.
  • Step6: Wait for your visa application decision.

Schengen Visa processing time

The waiting time for a Schengen visa will take at least 15 days to be processed; it completely depends on you. Sometimes, in certain areas, the processing time will be 30 days; in extreme cases, it can be more than 60 days.

Schengen Visa processing time

The Schengen Visa Price ranges from €60 to €80 and is free for children under 6 years.
TypeCost
Adult €80
Children aged 6 to 12€60
Children under age 6Free

HOW FAST CAN HELP YOU?

The FAST team has been the best solution to assist you with your Schengen visit visa.

  • Evaluate the appropriate visa type for your application.
  • Guide documentation.
  • Assist in filling out online application forms.
  • Review all your documents.
  • Assist in the visa application process.