Tips and Procedures for Obtaining a Schengen Visa

Every person sooner or later has a desire to travel. In any case, the territory covering the area is ideal to start recognizing the world from different angles. It is recommended to order a pass in time to cross borders without providing any additional evidence that you are an ordinary tourist. And it is important to apply to the consulate, where you will live and settle in the first hours after arrival. These "marks" are actual all over the world and differ by categories.  It used to be easy to get them due to their quick issuance, but now the competition has increased and the number of people who want them exceeds the permissible norms. It is worth being patient and planning your trip 3-4 months earlier. You are eligible to stay outside your home country for as long as it is stated in the "pass" for entry.

Types of Schengen Visas

The region includes 26 republics, and with this mark you can visit any of them without violating the law, without waiting at customs and airports. Schengen Visas are divided depending on the term of stay of the foreigner abroad: short-term (type C) and long-term (category D). The presence of marks in the passport is a certification that a resident from Asia, Africa or post-Soviet republics is free to cross the borders in any direction, it is a huge advantage. 

Short-term "pass" is usually divided into such subspecies: 

• tourist;

• business;

• visitor;

• medical.

• Rarely requested long-term type, it is also called national. It is not too demanded and is issued for a term of 90 days (in total per year). It allows for long term work, training, recuperation and vacation.

Application Procedure for Different Types

If there is a need to work with a company in a Schengen residence for an extended period of time, it is better to obtain a national residence. It is necessary to stay only a few days or weeks in order to distract from everyday tasks? Then it is better to formalize for a short term. According to My Schengen expert Kevin Crossman, issuance periods vary from 15 to 40 days. 

It is important to note that each individual area has its own standards and differences in applying for Schengen visa requirements and the procedure for obtaining admission. The main steps usually include:

• submitting the request and filling out the application form;

• submitting papers and photocopies

• paying the visa fee;

• attending an interview (in some cases) and waiting for a decision on the application.

We recommend contacting the embassy for exact conditions. Estimate that you will need to attend an interview and prepare well in advance.

Eligibility Criteria & Required Documents

You need to make an appointment remotely or come directly to the consulate. Then, respectively, submit the paperwork together with the biometrics and pay the visa fee. It is important to make sure that all the data corresponds to the definition  list:

• valid passport;

• photographs;

• questionnaire and completed application form;

• travel insurance, tickets;

• biometrics data;

• proof of your financial capacity;

• flight itinerary;

• proof of residence or employment.

There may be different subtleties depending on the type and reason for the visit. We suggest to learn about some recommendations to lower your anxiety threshold and speed up the process of issuing an important paper.

Tips for Obtaining a Schengen Visa

To be better prepared and not to forget anything, contact the office 90 days before your planned trip. Since processing times vary dramatically, it may take some time, so it is worthwhile to be on the safe side. 

It is equally important to prove financial solvency for the movement period of your trip. This is how the authorities check that you can feed yourself and your family, buy medicines and the most necessary things. Being in your home country, prepare a bank statement on your income for 3 months. Focus on the requirements of Holland - about 400 euros on the account should be present. 

Be responsible about the insurance policy, its valid term and the amount of coverage. Also prepare for the questionnaire. Usually, the list of questions concerns the reasons for issuing the permit in hand and the purpose of stay in the territory. You will also be asked if you have relatives within the agreement areas and if you have any travel experience.

Conclusion

So, getting a special stamp in the document gives certain guarantees and opportunities for realization. The list of benefits includes the absence of high requirements for tourists wishing to visit many republics. Before submitting the papers, make sure that the native area of personal residence is included in the list of authorized.