Travelling to Europe as a tourist? It would help if you had a Schengen visa.

Tourist Schengen Visas allow third-country nationals to travel or visit Europe for up to 90 days in six months.

Who Needs a Schengen Tourist Visa for Travel to Europe?

Non-European nationals who wish to visit Europe on a tourist basis may be required to obtain a Schengen short-term visa with the “tourist’ specification.

You must apply if your country is listed on the list of countries requiring a Schengen visa for short stays.

When is the best season to apply for a tourist visa?

You must provide the following documents when applying for a Tourist Schengen Visa:

• Visa application form. It was filled out with all the correct information and printed at the end.
• We have two recent photos. They were taken within the past 3 months. Schengen visa photo requirements
• A valid passport must be at least 10 years old and at least 3 months after your intended Schengen stay. The passport must have at least 2 blank pages for the visa sticker to be affixed.
• Reservation or itinerary for roundtrip travel. A document that specifies the dates and flight numbers for entry and exit of the Schengen zone. Learn how to obtain a flight booking for a visa application.
• Travel Health Insurance. You must prove that you purchased health insurance for your stay, including medical emergencies up to EUR30,000. You can purchase the insurance policy online through AXA Schengen and Europe Assistance.
• Evidence of your accommodation. You must provide proof of your accommodation throughout your stay in Schengen. This could include:
  • Hotel/hostel booking. Name, address, telephone number and email for your stay in Schengen.
  • Rent agreement. Where will you be staying if you have rented a property?
  • Tour organizer’s letter. Suppose you are travelling with a travel agency.

• Evidence of financial ability. It would help if you showed that you have the money necessary to sustain yourself during your entire stay in Schengen. This could include:
  • Statement of Bank Account
  • Sponsorship Letter. Sponsorship Letter. This is sometimes called an Affidavit or Letter of Support.
  • Both are possible.
• Proof of employment status
  • If you are employed:
    • Employment Contract
    • Employer’s leave permission is required.
    • Tax Return
  • Self-employed?
    • Your business license. license,
    • Bank statement for the past half year of the business. Bank statement for the past six months of the business.
    • Income Tax Returns (ITR)
  • If you are a student:
    • Evidence of registration &
    • No Objection Letter From the University

• What is a Travel Itinerary? A Travel Itinerary is a document that describes a trip to Europe. It includes information about the trip, the purpose of the trip, the places you will be visiting in Europe, the travel time and all your personal information.

• Minors:
  • Birth certificate/proofs of adoption/custody order if divorced parents/death certificate of parent
  • Consent letter from parents with passport copies for both parents/legal guardians

Where do I submit the Schengen Tourist Visa application?

You must lodge your Tourist Schengen Visa application at the embassy/consulate/visa centre of your main destination in the Schengen Area.

When we say main destination, what do we mean?

• When visiting only one Schengen state, submit your application at that country’s embassy/consulate/visa centre.
• If you travel to more than 2 Schengen countries, please submit your visa application at your country’s embassy, consulate or visa centre.
  • You will spend more days in which
  • You will be the first to enter each room, as you intend to spend the same number of days in both.

Attention: How your authorities have regulated the visa application process. Jurisdictions regulate visa submission in larger countries. Apply at the visa centre, embassy or consulate of the destination country under the jurisdiction where you reside.

How do I apply for a Schengen Visa as a Tourist?

Follow these steps to complete your Tourist Schengen Visa application successfully:

1. Be sure that you are eligible for a Tourist Schengen Visa. There are many types of Schengen Visas, so you should ensure you get the right one.
2. Where to Apply
3. What is the best time of year to apply for a tourist visa?
4. Gather the documents required for a Tourist Schengen Visa.
5. You can make an appointment with the embassy in your destination country. You may have to make this appointment online or at the embassy/consulate/visa centre.
6. Attend the interview for a visa.
7. Pay the visa fee for tourists
8. You will need to wait for a response to your visa application.

When should I apply for a Schengen Visa Tourist?

You must submit your Schengen Tourist Visa application 15 calendar days before your trip to the Schengen Area. Your application can only be submitted at this time. The earliest you can apply for a Schengen Tourist Visa is three months before your trip.

How soon will I receive my visa?

Applying for the Schengen Tourist Visa 2 weeks before your planned trip is recommended. The Embassy Consulate usually replies within ten working days (or even less) about the time it takes to process all documentation and the traveller’s request. The time to process the traveller’s request and all the documentation can take up to 2 months, depending on the circumstances.

How long does the visa last?

Tourist visas are usually valid for 90-day stays. You should fill out the “multiple entries” section of the application form if you plan to travel a lot and not just in one Schengen nation. You can enter and exit the Schengen Zone at your leisure for as long as your visa allows.

Can I extend my Schengen Visa for Tourists?

The Tourist Schengen Visa can only be extended in very limited circumstances, such as:

• Late Entry

• Humanitarian Reasons

• Force Majeure

• For Important Personal Reasons

Remember that your chances of extending your Schengen Visa are extremely low. You need a convincing argument if you want to extend your tourist visa for any of the above reasons.