Schengen guides
Clear, practical guides to help you prepare a visitor visa application, wherever you are applying from.
Which Schengen Country to Apply To
Which Schengen country do you apply to? The main-destination rule, what to do when stays are equal, and how to avoid a rejected application.
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Schengen Visa Cost and Fees
What a Schengen visa costs: the 90 euro adult fee, reduced fees for children, visa application centre service fees, and who pays less.
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Schengen Visa Travel Insurance Rules
Schengen visa travel insurance rules: the mandatory 30,000 euro minimum, what your policy must cover, and how to prove it with your application.
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Schengen Visa Document Checklist
The full Schengen visa document checklist: passport, form, photo, the mandatory travel insurance, proof of funds and accommodation, and purpose.
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How to Apply for a Schengen Visa
How to apply for a Schengen visa: which consulate to use, the form, fees, the mandatory 30,000 euro insurance, biometrics, and how long it takes.
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