75+ Visa Free Countries for

Philippine Passport Holders

updated on MAY 15, 2019 by MATT

These are the visa free countries for Philippine Passport Holders. Currently, Filipinos can visit
33 countries Visa Free, 29 countries that issue Visa on Arrival, and 14 countries that issue eVisa
in 2019.

Most of the Filipinos can now travel the world thanks to affordable airfare being offered
by airline companies. You may check the list of budget airline companies below.
Philippine passport holders need next are the list of countries they want to visit to know
if it requires a visa, visa free, visa on arrival, or e-visa to be permitted entry in its
borders.

The tedious part of travelling for Philippine passport holders is when the destination
country requires a visa. It is needed to be planned maybe 4 to 6 months prior to the date
of departure. Unlike if travelling to visa free countries which probably needs less than a
month or just a week of planning

The reason is visa requiring countries need a lot of documents from Filipino travellers
such as filled out visa application form, need to produce bank statement of account,
employment certificate, hotel bookings, and sometimes flight ticket/reservations. When
all the documents are presented to the countries’ embassy, they will still need to verify it
which sometimes requires another 3 weeks before the traveller know if the visa is
granted. The visa processing fee is also not refundable if the visa application was denied.

Good thing is that there are a handful of countries that permits Philippine passport
holders to enter their borders without visa, or needs only a visa on arrival, or e-visa
which is a lot easier to process. The Philippines is ranked 64th with a visa-free score of
63 when comes to travel freedom for its citizen without the need for a Visa according to
www.passportindex.org . As of 2018, there are total of 33 countries that have Visa Free,
29 Countries with visa on arrival, and 14 eVisa entry policy for Philippine passport
holders.

These includes ASEAN countries, other countries in Asia (none ASEAN), Africa, North,
Central, and South America, one country in Europe, and several Oceania countries.

If you are a first-time traveler I would suggest that you try visiting first the countries
that are visa free to be exposed to other culture other than the Philippines. Please find
below the respective countries that have visa free, visa on arrival, and e-visa policy for
Philippine passport holders.

16 Asian Countries Visa free for Philippine Passport

Holders
 Brunei Darussalam – 14 days
 Cambodia – 15 days
 Indonesia – 30 days
 Laos – 30 days
 Malaysia – 14 days
 Myanmar – 14 days
 Singapore – 30 days
 Thailand – 30 days
 Viet Nam – 21 days. Single entry eVisa is valid for 30 days
 Hong Kong – 14 days
 Macau – 30 days
 Mongolia – 21 days
 Israel – 90 days
 Taiwan – 14 days (under a 9 month trial period from November 2017 until July 31,
2018)
 Myanmar (Burma) – 14 days visa free, need to apply for eVisa for 28 days stay, visa
holders must arrive via Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw or Mandalay airports
 Palestinian Territories
Read: How to Fill Out Schengen Visa Application Form for Philippine Passport Holders

12 Asian Countries that allows Visa on Arrival and eVisa for Filipinos
 Armenia – 120 Days
 Azerbaijan – eVisa required (need to inquire at the embassy Republic of Azerbaijan
of what Visa is applicable to Philippine Passport holders)
 Georgia
 India – 60 days, e-visa holders must arrive through 24 designated airports and / or
3 designated seaports
 Iran – 30 days
 Kyrgyzstan – 1 month. Visa on arrival is available at Manas International Airport
 Maldives – 30 days
 Nepal – 90 days
 Sri Lanka – 30 days
 Timor-Leste – 30 days
 Tajikistan – 45 days via Dushanbe International Airport
 United Arab Emirates – need to apply for eVisa and need to print eVisa
confirmation
9 Countries in North, South, and Central America Visa Free for
Filipinos
 Bolivia – 90 days
 Brazil – 90 days
 Colombia – 90 days can be extended for another 90 days
 Ecuador
 Peru – 183 days
 Suriname – 90 days
 Costa Rica – 30 days, can be extended for total of 90 days
 Haiti – 3 months
 St. Vincent and the Grenadines – 1 month
Read: How to Apply for Australia Tourist Visa Online for Filipinos

5 Countries in North, South, and Central America Visa on Arrival and

eVisa for Filipinos
 Nicaragua – 90 days
 Dominica
 Saint Lucia – 6 weeks
 Saint Kitts and Nevis – 30 days
 Trinidad and Tobago

4 Africa Countries Visa free for Filipinos

 Cote d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) – 90 days
 Morocco – 90 days
 Gambia – 90 days
 Rwanda – 90 days

17 Africa Countries Visa on Arrival and eVisa for Filipinos

 Cape Verde
 Comoros – 45 days
 Djibouti
 Guinea – Bissau – 90 days
 Kenya – 3 months
 Madagascar – 30 days (free visa on arrival)
 Malawi – 30 days can be extended to 90 days
 Mauritania – Visa on arrival available at Nouakchott-Oumtounsy International
Airport
 Mauritius – 60 days
 Mozambique – 30 days
 Togo – 7 days
 Uganda
 Gabon – E-Visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport
 Lesotho
 Sao Tome and Principe
 Zambia
 Zimbabwe
3 Oceania Countries Visa free for Filipinos
 Fiji – 4 months
 Micronesia – 30 days
 Vanuatu – 30 days
5 Oceania Countries Visa on Arrival for Filipinos
 Marshall Islands – 90 days
 Palau – 30 days
 Papua New Guinea – 60 days
 Samoa – 60 days
 Tuvalu – 1 month
1 Europe Country Visa free for Philippine Passport Holders
 Kosovo – Visa free for 15 days of stay, if you have a valid Schengen Visa
You can use the list as your reference whenever you are looking for the countries that
have visa free (no visa requirements), visa on arrival, and eVisa policy for Philippine
passport holders.

Different Types for Visa

1. Visa Free entry countries – these are the list of countries that allow Philippine
passport holders to enter their border without the need for Visa and stay there for a
period of time.

2. Visa on arrival countries – These are the countries that will require Filipinos a visa
before they are allowed to enter their borders. The visa are acquired at the airport,
seaport, or point of entry of the said country. There is a fee for this particular type of visa
and it will be issued by an immigration officer. There is no need for prior visa
application.

3. Electronic Visa (eVisa) – these type of visa needs to be applied online (usually at the
embassy website of respective countries). There is no label or stamp that will be
attached to your passport. Your visa is linked to your passport number which can be
accessed by airline company prior to departure and immigration officer upon arrival to
your destination country.
4. Visa Required – These means that you need to acquire a visa before the host country
allows you to enter their borders. Usually, you need to provide your personal
documents, travel itinerary, return ticket depending on country, supporting documents
for proof of financial capacity, and biometrics.

The visa policy may change without notice so it would be better that you check the
respective embassy websites of the country you plan to visit for the updates regarding
this matter.

Read: How to Apply for US Visa for Philippine Passport Holders

Budget Airline Companies
When comes to affordable airfares, Filipino passport holders can always resort to budget
airline companies, and sometimes to flag carriers for the latest promotions and cheap
flights.

Popular budget airline companies are the following:

– AirAsia (Manila to Thailand)
– Cebu Pacific Air
– Scoot Tiger
– Jetstar Airways
– Jeju Air (Manila to South Korea flights)
There are also several travel aggregator websites and travel metasearch engines that can
help Filipinos determine which airline companies offer the cheapest airfare at the time
of their search.
Taiwan is Visa Free for Philippine
Passport holders until July 31, 2020
updated on JULY 29, 2019 by MATT

Philippine passport holders can travel to Taiwan Visa Free and stay there for 14 days
from July 2018 to July 31, 2020 (extended). This is according to the website of Taipei
Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in the Philippines.

All Filipinos including former OFW

All Filipinos including former OFWs who work in Taiwan can enter the said country for the
purpose of tourism, visiting relatives, attending functions/events, business, and transit without
the need to secure a visa or E-visa.

This is the same privileged that Pinoys are enjoying when they visit Singapore and Hong Kong.
Taiwan’s visa-free initiative however, is on a 9-month trial period from November 2017 to July
31, 2018. The 14 days stay duration is not extendable, visitors need to leave Taiwan before the
end of the said duration.

Those who are plan to stay longer than 14 days for the purpose of other activities such as
study, employment, needs to secure appropriate visa in TECO in the Philippines before
traveling to Taiwan.
Taiwan is also visa free for Brunei and Thailand passport holders effective until July 31,
2019. Afterwards, the program will be reviewed for possible continuation.

Filipinos can Enjoy Visa Free travel to Taiwan if they

have these 4 Requirements
 Regular / ordinary passport with remaining validity of at least six months from the
entry date to Taiwan
 Return air ticket to the Philippines, ticket and visa (if required) to the next
destination
 Proof of accommodation such as Hotel bookings, sponsors / host contact details,
tour arrangements, functions / events details
 Properly filled up ‘Arrival Card’ which is given by airline and cruise ship crew
There are instances where Filipinos are denied of entry in Taiwan, that is when they
have bad records or previously overstayed in the latter. Also, when they are not able to
demonstrate that they have enough funds to support themselves while in Taiwan.

The government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) made an announcement on July 2, 2019 that
they will extend the visa-free entry privilege for Philippine passport holders for another year
from August 1, 2019 to July 31, 2020.

ROC (Taiwan) has announced on their Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in the
Philippines official website (TECO) that the country will be extending the visa-free (visa
exemption) program for Philippine Passport Holders until July 31, 2019.

Airline Companies that have flights going to Taiwan

There are 5 airline companies that have direct flight to Taipei, Taiwan daily from Ninoy
Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Manila. The flight time is only 2 hours and 10
minutes.

There are 8 plus flights per day going to Taipei. The airline companies that have direct
flights are:

 EVA Air
 Philippine Airlines
 China Airlines
 Philippine AirAsia
 Cebu Pacific
Read: Visa Free Countries for Philippine Passport Holders
To know the airfare return ticket price and schedule, travelers should visit the respective
websites of airline companies.
 Schengen Visa Requirements for Philippine
Passport Holders
In this article
1. Do Philippine citizens need a visa to enter Europe?
2. Who can apply for a Schengen visa in the Philippines?
3. How to apply for a Schengen visa in Philippines?
4. Schengen visa requirements for Philippine citizens
5. Schengen visa fees for Filipinos
6. Where to apply for a Schengen visa in the Philippines?
The archipelagic country of the Philippines in Southeast Asia is the 13th most populous
country in the world. As such, the country named in honor of King Philip II of Spain, gave to
the world a large share of tourists. According to 2017 statistics, Filipinos filed 170,695 visa
applications to the Schengen Area with an approval rate of over 80%.
Applying for a Schengen Visa from the Philippines requires from the applicant to follow
some steps, including meeting the Schengen visa requirements.
Following in this article, you may find the necessary information on the application
procedures for a Schengen Visa to 26 European countries.
Do Philippine citizens need a visa to enter Europe?
Yes, Philippine passport holders are required to obtain a Schengen visa in order to
enter any European country in the Schengen Zone.
Still, there are some categories of people residing in the Philippines, which are exempt from
the visa requirement. These categories are as following:
 Nationals of Schengen countries living in the Philippines
 Nationals of countries that have established visa-free regime with the Schengen states,
living in the Philippines*
 Philippine passport holders, that hold dual citizenship:
o Philippine citizenship and of one of the Schengen member states (These persons will
have to travel with their European passport)
o Philippine citizenship and of one of the countries that have visa-free regime with the
Schengen Zone (These people will have to travel with their Schengen-visa-exempt-country
passport)*
*Starting January 1, 2021, these categories of Philippine residents will have to apply for an
ETIASbefore traveling to Europe, in order to be allowed to enter the area.
 Schengen Visa Application Requirements
When applying for a visa to Europe you will have to submit some required documents as
part of the Schengen visa application process.
The Schengen States have created a list of the required documents for each purpose of
entry in this territory, and these requirements are approximately the same for stay in each of
them.
In this article, you can find a checklist of the generally required documents to obtain a
Schengen Visa, as well as the specific required documents for each visa type. In addition,
you will also find a short brief for each requirement and their specifications.
What Documents are Required when Applying for a Schengen
Visa?
The following list of documents are required for any short-term Schengen visa application:
 Visa application form. Fully completed and signed.
 Two recently taken photos must be attached. Both photos must be taken within the
last three months, according to the visa photo requirements.
 A valid passport. Not older than 10 years and it should valid for at least three more
months beyond the date you plan to leave Schengen area. Older passports with visas on
them (if you have any).
 Round trip reservation or itinerary. It must include dates and flight numbers specifying
entry and exit from the Schengen area. You can use the visa consultation services like
this one. These guys can handle most of your visa requirements such as flight
itineraries, hotel reservations along with free consultation over email.
 Travel insurance policy. A document that proves you have travel health insurance for
the whole Schengen territory, with a minimum coverage of 30,000 euros in case of any
medical emergency as illnesses, accidents and even repatriation in case of death. The
Insurance policy can easily be purchased online from AXA Schengen or Europ
Assistance.
 Proof of accommodation. A document that shows where you will be accommodated
throughout your stay in Schengen. This can be one of the following:
o A hotel/hostel booking.
o A rental agreement.
o A letter of invitation from a host at whose house you will be staying.
 Proof of financial means. Evidence that you have enough money to support yourself
financially throughout your stay in the Schengen. This can be one of the following:
o Bank account statement – that shows you have enough money in your account for the
trip. The statement shall be no older than 3 months.
 Sponsorship Letter – by another person that confirms they will be financially supporting
o
your trip to the Schengen. In order for this letter to be valid, it must be accompanied by
a bank statement of the sponsor, no older than three months.
o A combination of your bank account statement and a letter of sponsorship.
 Proof of paid visa fee. €60 for adults and €35 for children from 6 to 12 years old.

Along with the aforementioned generally required documents, Schengen embassies around
the world require some specific documents from the visa candidates depending on their
employment status as well as several additional documents depending upon the type of
Schengen visa applied for.

Schengen Visa Requirements According to Applicant’s Employment Status

Specific required documents, based on visa applicant’s employment status are as following:
 For employees:
o
Employment contract.
o Current bank statement of the latest 6 months.
o Leave permission from the employer.
o Income Tax Return (ITR) form or Certificate of Income Tax deducted at the source of
salary.
 For the self-employed:
o
A copy of your business license.
o Company bank statement of the latest 6 months.
o Income Tax Return (ITR).
 For students:
o
Proof of enrollment.
o No objection letter from School or University.
 For retirees:
o Pension statement of the latest 6 months.
 If unemployed and married to an EU citizen:
o Confirmation of Employment letter, no older than three months, from their spouse’s
employer stating the position held within the company as well as the starting date.
o Spouse’s valid passport.
o An official marriage certificate.
What Documents are Required for Schengen Visa for Minors?
The parents / legal guardians of minors applying for a Schengen visa, must submit some
extra documents for the underage applicant:
 The minor’s birth certificate.
 Application form signed by both parents.
 Family court order – in cases where only one parent has full custody over the child.
 Certified copies of ID / passport of both parents.
 A notarized parental authorization signed by both parents / guardians if the minor will be
travelling alone.

Specific Documents Required According to Schengen Visa

Type
Apart from all the aforementioned documents, depending on the Schengen visa type you
are applying for, several additional documents should be submitted as well.
Below you will find the information about all the additional documents needed for any type
of Schengen visa separately.
Documents Required when Applying for an Airport Transit Visa
The additional required documents to obtain a Schengen Airport transit visa are:
 A valid visa (if needed) for the final country one is travelling to
 The flight ticket for the final country you are travelling to
Documents Required when Applying for a Visa to Visit Relatives or Friends
The additional required documents to obtain a Schengen visa to visit relatives / friends are:
 Affidavit of Support. In case one does not have a bank account or does not own
enough funds to be taking care of their expenses during this travel, one must ask the
visiting friends or relatives to sign an “official affidavit of support” at the corresponding
office in his/her place of residence. Make sure you carry the original document when
applying for the visa.
 Travel Itinerary. The applicant’s description of their trip, the purpose of travelling, the
time frame and all the personal date written down in a letter.
 Means of Subsistence. If the applicant declares that he/she will be covering all the
travel expenses, proof of one’s financial status is requested otherwise if the relative/friend
is to cover the applicant’s expenses, a formal document issued by the competent
authorities to a resident of a Schengen country (the friend/relative in this case) is to be
submitted.
 Letter of Invitation. By the relative/friend residing in a Schengen country. If the applicant
will be covering the expenses on his/her own, the relatives/friend’s name, address and
the copy of their passport will suffice. In case that the friend/relative is not a citizen of this
Schengen country, the copy of the residency permit will also be required.
Documents Required when Applying for a Tourist Visa
The additional required documents to obtain Schengen visa for tourism purposes are:
 Bank statement. Preferably for the last 6 months.
 Affidavit of Support. In case one does not have a bank account or does not own
enough funds to be taking care of their expenses during this travel, one must ask the
visiting friends or relatives to sign an “official affidavit of support” at the corresponding
office in his/her place of residence. Make sure you carry the original document when
applying for the visa.
 Travel Itinerary. The applicant’s description of their trip, the purpose of travelling, the
time frame and all the personal date written down in a letter, as well as hotel
reservations or a formal invitation letter from a resident of a Schengen country.
 Documents Required when Applying for a Business Visa
On the following link you can find the list of required documents to obtain a Business
Schengen visa.
Documents Required when Applying for a Training Visa
The additional required documents to obtain a Schengen Training visa are:
 Enrollment certificate. At an eligible institution for the courses one will be attending in the
Schengen country.
 No objection letter. NOC from the educational institution where the visa applicant is
currently enrolled (if applicable)
Documents Required when Applying for a Medical Visa
The additional required documents to obtain a Schengen Medical visa are:
 A letter from a doctor / clinic / hospital in the home country of the visa candidate, that he
or she needs medical treatment.
 Official confirmation of the treatment/appointment by the receiving medical institution
(hospital/clinic) in EU.
 Proof of financial means. Proof that the applicant has sufficient financial means to pay the
medical expenses and other related expenses throughout their treatment. This can be
one of the following:
o Bank statements.
o Letter of sponsorship + bank statements of the sponsor.
o Proof of advance payments of the treatment + bank statement for other related
expenses.
o Verbal note from the Ministry of Health of applicant’s home country – which must
declare the readiness of the relevant government of the applicant’s home country to
cover his medical treatment costs (for covered medical treatment by the Government of
the home country of the applicant).
Other Travel Purposes
If the purpose of your visa is different than any of those listed above, then you should collect
the additional documents listed below, according to your purpose of traveling to Europe.
Documents Required when Travelling to Europe for the Purpose of Studying
The additional required documents to obtain a Schengen Student visa are:
 Two application forms instead of one.
 Letter of acceptance at an EU University/College/School.
 Proof of financial means. Documents that show one is able to reside and financially
maintain him / herself during their stay in the Schengen zone.
Documents Required when Travelling to Europe for the Purpose of
Employment
The additional required documents to obtain a Schengen Working visa are:
 Two application forms instead of one.
 Employment contract. Contract between the applicant and the future employer residing in
the Schengen territory.
 Documents Required when Travelling for the Purpose of Joining a Spouse
Residing in EU
The additional required documents to obtain a Schengen visa to join a Spouse residing in
the EU are:
 Two application forms instead of one.
 The original certified copy of the marital certificate.
 A copy of spouse’s passport, if he / she is an EU citizen. If the spouse is not an EU
citizen, but only lives in a Schengen country the copy of his/her residency permit is to be
submitted as well.
Documents Required when Travelling for the Purpose of Participating in
Cultural, Sports or Religious events in Europe
The additional required documents to obtain a Schengen visa for Cultural, Sports or
Religious events are:
 Event Information. As i.e. invitation letters, entry tickets, enrollment conditions, detailed
programme and other documents that present relevant information about the event.
 Proof of previous performances. Participation in previous festivals and ceremonies
(cultural, religious), sports competitions, winners certificates, proof of world/international
ranking (sports).
Europe Visa Requirements for:
 South Africans
 Indians
 British
 Americans
 Canadians
 Australians
 Emiratis
 Filipinos
 Schengen Area – The World’s Largest Visa Free
Zone
In this article
1. Schengen Area Countries
2. Visa Information
1. Austria
2. Belgium
3. Czech Republic
4. Denmark
5. Estonia
6. Finland
7. France
8. Germany
9. Greece
10. Hungary
11. Iceland
12. Italy
13. Latvia
14. Liechtenstein
15. Lithuania
16. Luxembourg
17. Malta
18. Netherlands
19. Norway
20. Poland
21. Portugal
22. Slovakia
23. Slovenia
24. Spain
25. Sweden
26. Switzerland
3. The Essential Features of The Schengen Zone
4. The Criteria to Become a Member Country
5. Non-Schengen Countries in Europe
Schengen Area, signifies a zone where 26 European countries, abolished their internal
borders, for the free and unrestricted movement of people, in harmony with common rules
for controlling external borders and fighting criminality by strengthening the common judicial
system and police cooperation.
Schengen Area covers most of the EU countries, except the UK, Ireland and the countries
that are soon to be part of: Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia and Cyprus. Although not members
of the EU, countries like: Norway, Iceland, Switzerland and Lichtenstein are also part of the
Schengen zone.
 Schengen Area Countries
The 26 Schengen countries are: Austria, Belgium, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, La
tvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sw
eden, and Switzerland.
Currently, Schengen Area consists of 26 member countries. All of these countries are
located in Europe, from which:
 22 members fully implement the Schengen Aquis,
 Four of them – members of the EFTA, implement Schengen Aquis through Specific
Agreements related to the Schengen Agreement.
 Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Lichtenstein are associate members of the Schengen
Area but are not members of the EU.
 Monaco, San Marino, and Vatican City have opened their borders with, but are not
members of the visa free zone.
 The Azores, Madeira, and the Canary Islands are special members of the EU and part of
the Schengen Zone even that they are located outside the European continent.
 There are six more EU members, that have not joined Schengen zone: Ireland and
United Kingdom – that still maintain opt-outs and Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia, and Cyprus
– that are required to and are seeking to join soon.
The external borders of the Schengen Zone reach a distance of 50,000 km long, where
80% of it is comprised of water and 20% of land. The area counts hundreds of airports and
maritime ports, many land crossing points, an area of 4,312,099 km2, and a population of
419,392,429 citizens.
Note: Although most of the Schengen countries are in the European Union, you should
not confuse the Schengen Area with the EU.
Visa Information for Schengen countries
A holder of a Uniform Schengen visa can travel to all 26 member countries of the Schengen
Area:

Austria Hungary Norway

Belgium Iceland Poland

Czech Republic Italy Portugal

Denmark Latvia Slovakia

Estonia Liechtenstein Slovenia

Finland Lithuania Spain

France Luxembourg Sweden

Germany Malta Switzerland

Greece Netherlands

Austria
One of the richest countries in the world by per capita GDP terms, Austria, has an area of
83,871km2, and is inhabited by 8,712,137 residents. The country signed the Schengen
agreement on 28 April 1995. However, it started its implementation more than two years
later on 1 December 1997.
Austria is located in the central Europe, and is bordered by 8 countries, more than most of
the other European countries. Its capital, Vienna, remains one of the top European
destinations for travelers.
In 2017 alone, the Austrian embassies around the world received a number of 304,556 visa
applications.
>> Requirements to apply for a visa to Austria
Belgium
Belgium is one of the five first countries that signed the Schengen agreement on 14 June
1985, and started its implementation on 26 March 1995. It is a small and densely populated
country, with an area of 30,528km2 and a number of 11,358,379 residents.
Located in Western Europe the country is bordered by France, the Netherlands, Germany
and Luxembourg. Its capital, Brussels, is the administrative center of the European Union,
which is often referred to as the EU’s capital city.
A number of 231,437 travelers from all around the world applied for a visa to Belgium in 2017.
>> Requirements to apply for a visa to Belgium
Czech Republic
Shortly known as Czechia, the country was founded as late as in 1993, with the peaceful
dissolution of Czechoslovakia. The central European country has an area of 78,866km2 and
is bordered by Germany to the west, Austria to the south, Slovakia to the east and Poland
to the northeast.
It has a population of 10,610,947, 64.3% of which are Czechs while the rest are Slovaks,
Moravians, Ukrainians and others. The country has a considerable income from tourism,
with Prague listed as the fifth most visited city located in the old continent.
The Czech Republic signed the Schengen agreement on 16 April 2003 and started its
implementation years later, on 21 December 2007.
Last year, 623,255 foreigners in need of a visa, applied for one at the Czech embassies around the
world.
>> Requirements to apply for a visa to the Czech Republic
Denmark
Denmark is the southernmost country of the Scandinavian countries. It has an area of
43,094 km2 and is located in the south-west of Sweden and south of Norway. Whereas, to
the south it is bordered by Germany.
The Danish government signed the Schengen agreement in 19 December 1996 and started
its implementation on 25 March 2001. However, Denmark is currently one of the six
Schengen countries with reintroduced border checks due to the security situation in Europe
and threats resulting from the continuous significant secondary movements.
The Nordic country has a population of 5,785,864 residents who have one of the highest
standards of living, not only in Europe, but in the whole world as well.
In 2017, it received 152,467 visa applications. Figures show that Denmark has received 1 million
more tourists in 2017, in comparison to 2014.
>> Requirements to apply for a visa to Denmark
Estonia
The northern European Republic of Estonia is bordered to the west by the Baltic Sea, to the
south by Latvia, to the north by the Gulf of Finland and to the east by Lake Peipus and
Russia. With an area of 45,338 km2 and 1,312,442 residents, it is one of Europe’s least
crowded countries. This flatland country also consists of 2,222 islands and islets in the
Baltic Sea.
Throughout the centuries, the territorial area of today’s Estonia has been ruled by the
Danish, the Swedish and recently by the Soviet Union. Its government signed the Schengen
agreement on 16 April 2003 and started its implementation on 21 December 2007.
In 2017, the country received 138,249 visa applications. However, figures show that 3.54 million
foreigners stayed overnight in Estonia, 6.6% more than in the previous year.
>> Requirements to apply for a visa to Estonia
Finland
Officially known as the Republic of Finland, the Nordic country is bordered by Norway to the
north, Sweden to the northwest, and Russia to the east. It is famous for its educational
system, and for being one of the safest and most eco-friendly countries on earth. Its
5,503,132 residents populate the happiest country in the world.
Finland has an area of 338,145 km2. It signed the Schengen agreement on 19 December
1996 and started its implementation on 25 March 2001.
It remains one of the most visited Schengen countries, since last year alone it received 827,520
visa applications. Statistics show that out of around 3,1 million tourists that entered Finland in
2017, 1,5 million of them were from the EU states.
>> Requirements to apply for a visa to Finland
France
The most visited country in Europe, France, is not all about the Eiffel Tower. Known for its
fine wine, sheer diversity, heritage sites and luxury skiing resorts, the country lured 85.7
million foreign tourists in 2013, the highest number ever.
The 551,695km2 country borders eight European countries: Belgium and Luxembourg in
the northeast, Germany and Switzerland in the east, Italy and Monaco in the southeast, and
Andorra and Spain in the south and southwest.
It is home to 64,720,690 residents, who can move freely within the Schengen Area, since
the country is one of the five founding countries of the Schengen Zone on 14 June 1985.
The implementation of the agreement in France started on 26 March 1995.
>> Requirements to apply for a visa to France
Germany
The land of invention and innovation and the second most visited Schengen country,
Germany, consists of an area of 357,386km2 and 16 constituent states. The most populous
EU member is also the European country that borders most other countries.
It is located in Western and Central Europe, with Denmark bordering to the north, Poland
and the Czech Republic to the east. It has Austria to the southeast, Switzerland to the
south-southwest, France, Luxembourg and Belgium lie to the west, and the Netherlands to
the northwest.
The German passport is amongst the top three most powerful passports in the world, since
its 81,914,672 residents can visit 188 countries visa-free.
Germany is one of the five founding countries of the Schengen agreement, signed on 14
June 1985. It started its implementation year later on 26 March 1995.

>> Requirements to apply for a visa to Germany

Greece
The cradle of Western civilization, Greece, is located at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and
Africa. The Hellenic Republic is considered as the birthplace of democracy, western
literature, historiography, political science, Olympic games, etc.
Despite of the fact the its borders have changed throughout the year, today Greece shares
land borders with Albania to the northwest, the Republic of Macedonia and Bulgaria to the
north, and Turkey to the northeast. Despite that Greece signed the Schengen agreement on
6 November 1992 and started its implementation on 1 January 2000, none of its neighbors
has joined the area yet.
The country has an area of 131,990 km2 and 11,183,716 residents. Greece has a unique
cultural heritage, beautiful island and beaches, what makes it a favorite destination for many
travelers.
In 2017, it received 1,029,564 visa applications from travelers worldwide, what makes it the fifth
Schengen country with most applications received.
>> Requirements to apply for a visa to Greece
Hungary
Located in Central Europe, Hungary has an area of 93,030 km2 and is home to 9,753,281
residents. It shares land border with Slovakia to the north, Ukraine to the northeast, Austria
to the northwest, Romania to the east, Serbia to the south, Croatia to the southwest, and
Slovenia to the west.
A high number of travelers visit the country each year. In 2017, it received 263,940 visa
applications. When it comes to tourism, Hungary is one of the main medical tourism
destinations in Europe. In dental tourism alone, it has a share of 42% in Europe and 21%
worldwide.
It signed the Schengen agreement on 16 April 2003 and started its implementation on 21
December 2007.
>> Requirements to apply for a visa to Hungary
Iceland
The Nordic island country is located in the North Atlantic and is volcanically and geologically
active. It has a population of 348,580, two-thirds of which reside in the capital of Reykjavik
and the surrounding area. The country has an area of 103,000 km2.
Ecotourism and whale-watching are amongst the top tourism attractions in Iceland.
However, in 2017, the country received 7,610 visa applications, least among all other
states.
It first signed the Schengen agreement on 19 December 1996. It signed a second
agreement, which replaced the first, on 18 May 1999 following the incorporation of the
agreement into EU law with the Treaty of Amsterdam. Iceland finally started the
implementation of the agreement on 25 March 2001.
>> Requirements to apply for a visa to Iceland
Italy
The sovereign state of the Italian Republic is located in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea.
It has an area of 301,318 km2and is bordered by France, Switzerland, Austria, Slovenia,
San Marino, and Vatican City. With 59,429,938 residents, it is the fourth most populous EU
member.
Italy is the successor of what was known as the enormous Roman Empire, that left behind a
rich history and a lot of cultural attractions, what have affected Italy to become one of the
top destinations in Europe. Italy is also the country that gave to the world some of the most
famous scholars, artists and polymaths as Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael,
Galileo and Machiavelli.
It started the implementation of the Schengen agreement on 26 October 1997 after having
signed it previously on 27 November 1990.
In 2017, it was the third Schengen state with most visa applications received (1,850,260).
>> Requirements to apply for a visa to Italy
Latvia
The Republic of Latvia shares borders with Estonia in the northern region, Lithuania in the
southern, to the east is Russia, and Belarus to the southeast. The 64,589km2 country has a
population of 1,970,530 inhabitants.
Latvia is currently a member of the European Union, NATO, the Council of Europe, the
United Nations, CBSS, the IMF, NB8, NIB, OECD, OSCE, and WTO. It signed the
Schengen agreement on 16 April 2003, and started its implementation on 21 December
2007, thus becoming part of the European borderless territory.
Its capital, Riga is known for its architecture, multicultural heritage, and the Old Town, which
is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Riga was named the European Capital of Culture for
2014.
>> Requirements to apply for a visa to Latvia
Liechtenstein
Principality of Liechtenstein is a doubly landlocked German-speaking microstate in Central
Europe. It has an area of only 160 km2 and 37,666 residents, what makes it the fourth
smallest European country.
Liechtenstein shares borders with Switzerland to the west and south, and Austria to the east
and north. The country is mainly mountainous, thus an alluring winter sport destination.
It is the last country that joined the border-free Schengen area, after it signed the
agreement in 28 February 2008 and started its implementation on 19 December 2011.
Lithuania
The 65,300km2 country is bordered by Latvia to the north, Belarus to the east and south,
Poland to the south, and Kaliningrad Oblast (a Russian exclave) to the southwest. It has a
population of 2,908,249 residents, and uses euro as its currency.
Lithuanian is one of the oldest languages in the world today. And along with Latvian, it is
also one of only two living languages in the Baltic branch of the Indo-European language
family.
Lithuania signed the Schengen agreement on 16 April 2003 and started its implementation
later on 21 December 2007.
In 2017, Lithuania received 413,966 visa applications, which is more than countries like
Austria, Portugal, Sweden, Denmark, or Norway. There are three UNESCO World Heritage
Sites in Lithuania.
>> Requirements to apply for a visa to Lithuania
Luxembourg
Luxembourg is a country of 2,586 km2 and has a population of 575,747 residents. It is one
of the founding states of the Schengen agreement, which was signed in 14 June 1985 in the
village of Schengen in Luxembourg. Its capital, Luxembourg City, is one of the three official
capitals of the European Union.
Ranked by its GDP, Luxembourg is the second richest country in the world. It has the
highest minimum wage in the EU while also being one of the safest countries in the world.
The motto of the country is ‘mir wëllebleiwewatmirsinn’, which means ‘we want to remain
what we are’.
Malta
The Southern European island country consists of an archipelago in the Mediterranean
Sea, with an area of 316 km2 and a population of 429,362 residents.
Despite of its small area, the country received a number of 37,881 visa applications is 2017.
In tourism terms, it is mostly known for its sun, sea and beaches. Some of its most alluring
destinations for travelers are also ancient wonders as the 5,000 years old Hagar Qim or the
4,000 years old Hal Saflieni Hypogeum.
Malta signed the Agreement on 16 April 2003 and started its implementation on 21
December 2007.
>> Requirements to apply for a visa to Malta
Netherlands
Mostly known for the colorful tulips, numerous windmills and delicious cheese, the
Netherlands consists of twelve provinces. The country borders Germany to the east,
Belgium to the south, and the North Sea to the northwest. It has an area of 41,526 km2 and
16,987,330 residents.
It is a founding member of the EU, Eurozone, G10, NATO, OECD, and WTO. Moreover, it is
one of the five founding states of the Schengen agreement, signed on 14 June 1985.
The largest port in Europe and world’s largest port outside Asia, the Port of Rotterdam, is
located in the Netherlands. This Western European country has the highest English-
proficiency in the world and it is the world’s second biggest beer exporter, after Mexico.
>> Requirements to apply for a visa to the Netherlands
Norway
The land of the midnight sun, Norway, has an area of 385,155 km2. It has a population of
5,254,694 residents known as Norwegians. It is bordered by Finland and Russia to the
northeast, and the Skagerrak strait to the south, with Denmark on the other side.
The country attracts visitors mainly because of its stunning fjords and its Viking heritage. In
2017, the Norwegian embassies around the world received 196,082 visa applications.
Norway signed the Schengen agreement on 19 December 1996. A second agreement,
which replaced the first, was signed on 18 May 1999 following the incorporation of the
agreement into EU law with the Treaty of Amsterdam. Norway started the implementation of
the agreement on 25 March 2001.
It is known as the land of the midnight sun because certain areas of the country get 24
hours of sunlight for part of the summer.
>> Requirements to apply for a visa to Norway
Poland
Poland is an EU country located in the Central Europe. It is divided in 16 administrative
subdivisions and has an area of 312,683 km2. Home to 38,224,410 residents, the country
shares border land with Germany, Russia, Lithuania, Ukraine, Slovakia, the Czech
Republic, and Belarus.
Its most famous and visited cities are Warsaw, the medieval town of Malbork, Lublin, Torun,
Krakow and Poznan. Poland is also known for the Tatra National Park and the Bialowieza
Forest. Figures show that most of visitors are from Germany, followed by Britons and
Russians.
In 2017, Poland received 823,101 visa applications, what makes it the seventh country with
most applications received. The country signed the agreement on 16 April 2003 and started
its implementation in the late 2007.
>> Requirements to apply for a visa to Poland
Portugal
The westernmost European country, Portugal, shares borderland only with Spain, to the
north and east. It has an area of 92,391 km2 and 10,371,627 residents.
It is the oldest state on the Iberian Peninsula and one of the oldest in Europe. Known for
football, beautiful beaches and historic sites, the country manages to allure many visitors
throughout the whole year. Most visited Portuguese spots are the capital of Lisbon, the
subtropical island of Madeira, the second largest city – Porto, the small fishing village of
Ericeira, and Óbidos – which is known for its many medieval castles.
Portugal signed the Schengen agreement alongside with its only neighbor Spain, on 25
June 1991 and started its implementation on 26 March 1995.
>> Requirements to apply for a visa to Portugal
Slovakia
A landlocked country in Central Europe, Slovakia has a territory of 49,037km2. Its
5,444,218 residents are known as Slovak who speak the Slovak language. The country
shares borders in the north with Poland, Ukraine to the east, the Czech Republic to the
west, Hungary to the south, and Austria to the southwest.
Slovakia became an independent country after the peaceful dissolution of Czechoslovakia
on 1 January 1993. Ten years later, on 16 April 2003 it signed the Schengen agreement.
On 21 December 2007, it started the execution of this convention.
Slovakia has world’s highest number of castles and chateaux per capita. The Spiš Castle,
which is part of the UNESCO List of World’s Cultural and Natural Heritage, is one of the
most famous.
>> Requirements to apply for a visa to Slovakia
Slovenia
Slovenia has a territory of 20,273 km2 and a population of 2,077,862. It is bordered by Italy
to the west, Austria to the north, Hungary to the northeast, Croatia to the southeast,
After Liechtenstein, Luxembourg and Malta, Slovenia is the smallest Schengen state. The
country joined the Schengen Area on 16 April 2003, and started the full implementation of
the convention four years later on 21 December 2007.
Slovenia is known for the scenic Lake Bled, the Postojna Cave, Triglav National Park and
its many castles. In 2017, Slovenian embassies and consulates around the world received
29,257 visa applications.
>> Requirements to apply for a visa to Slovenia
Spain
Spain has an area of 510,000 km2 and shares land borders in the north and northeast with
France, Andorra, and the Bay of Biscay; and to the west and northwest with Portugal. It is
the second largest country in the EU bloc with a population of 46,347,576 residents.
The Spanish cities, Madrid and Barcelona, are some of the cities that allure most foreign
visitors in Europe. Bullfights, La Tomatina festival and Ibiza’s Parties are among the best-
known and attended events in Spain.
Spain signed the agreement alongside with Portugal, on 25 June 1991 and both of them
started its implementation on 26 March 1995.
>> Requirements to apply for a visa to Spain
 Sweden
Sweden is a Scandinavian country located in Northern Europe. It has an area of 449,964
km2 and shares land borders with Norway and Finland. The country connects with Denmark
by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund, a strait at the Swedish-Danish border. Its 9,837,533
residents are known as Swedish or Swedes.
Sweden signed the agreement in 09 December 1996 and started implementing it later on 25
March 2001.
In 2017, Swedish embassies around the world received and processed 248,347 visa applications.
>> Requirements to apply for a visa to Sweden
Switzerland
The non-EU country, Switzerland, became part of the Schengen area after it signed the
agreement on 26 October 2004 and started its implementation on 12 December 2008.
The country is landlocked between Italy to the south, France to the west, Germany to the
north, and Austria and Liechtenstein to the east. It has an area of 41,285 km and four
national languages: French, German, Italian and Romansh.
Switzerland has one of the most powerful European economies and its 8,401,739 citizens
have one of the highest living standards in the world.
In 2017, Switzerland received 517,010 visa applications. This makes it the tenth Schengen
state with most applications received, despite of having a smaller territory than most of the
other member states.
>> Requirements to apply for a visa to Switzerland
The Essential Features of The Schengen Zone
The abolition of borders between European countries has resulted with:
1. Nationals of any world country, when in the Schengen Area, to liberally cross the internal
borders of the state members, free from border checks
2. Shared standards for crossing the external borders
3. Harmonized entry and short-stay visa conditions for all state members
4. Improved collaboration between the police of member countries
5. Privileged judicial collaboration between members, including a faster extradition of
criminals, and easier relocation for execution of criminal verdicts
6. An advanced shared database, assisting member countries to quickly exchange
information about people and goods between them, known as SIS
7. Despite the extent of the freedom guaranteed by the Schengen Area, the police enjoys
the authority to carry out checks at internal borders and in border areas, in specific
circumstances, but this is not considered a border check. The police can require
information from people at internal borders about the stay in Schenghen Zone and
additional associated questions
8. If lacking to have a complete internal security due to a serious threat, a member country
can temporarily reintroduce border checks at its internal borders, but for not more than 30
days
 The Criteria to Become a Schengen Member Country
Many European countries possess the determination to be part or to join the Schengen
Area, but not all essentially can do this instantly. This for the fact that there are some pre-
conditions or criteria that countries willing to join must have the capacity, or, need further
preparation, to deal with, such as:
 To be able, that on behalf of other member countries, to control the external borders of
the Area as well as to issue Uniform Schengen Visas
 To possess the competence that after the abolishment of border controls between
member states, to capably collaborate with other member countries’ law enforcement
agencies for a greater level of security
 To be equipped in applying “Schengen Acquis” or rules for controlling land, sea and air
borders, issuing short-stay visas, police collaboration as well as protection of personal
data
 To be ready to join and put in use the Schengen Information System (SIS)
*Note: Before joining the visa free Area, the aspirant country is prone to a Schengen
Evaluation. Afterwards, a member country undergoes a periodical evaluation to ensure the
appropriate application of Schengen Acquis.
Which Are the Non-Schengen Countries in Europe?
The European countries that are not part of the Schengen zone are: Albania,
Andora, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, Cyprus, Georgia,
Ireland, Kosovo, Macedonia, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Romania, Russia, San
Marino, Serbia, Turkey, Ukraine, The United Kingdom and Vatican City.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is UK part of the Schengen Area?
No. United Kingdom is not part of the Schengen zone and therefore you are not allowed to
enter the UK with a Schengen visa.
UK residents might need to apply for Schengen visa if they want to travel from the UK to
other countries in the EU.
What is the Schengen Borders Agreement?
The Schengen Borders Agreement permits people to travel freely within the area, if the
traveler otherwise qualifies to enter the Schengen Zone, by crossing an official external
border during regular hours of operation and obtaining an entry stamp in the passport.
Am I able to travel within the Schengen Area with the residency permit?
The residency permit is allows you to freely travel throughout the whole Schengen Area,
without any additional documents needed. The residency permit is stamped in your
passport. However, you have to notify the authorities if you intend to make trips in and out
of the Schengen space.
Can I travel to more than one member country with the same Schengen visa?
Yes, once you are issued the visa you can travel within the Schengen Zone as long as you
don’t exceed the timeframe granted your visa.
 Schengen Visa Information
What is Schengen?
Schengen refers to the EU passport-free zone that covers most of the European countries.
It’s the largest free travel area in the world.
What is a Schengen Visa?
A Schengen visa is a short-stay visa that allows a person to travel to any members of
the Schengen Area, per stays up to 90 days for tourism or business purposes.
The Schengen visa is the most common visa for Europe. It enables its holder to enter, freely
travel within, and leave the Schengen zone from any of the Schengen member
countries. There are no border controls within the Schengen Zone.
However, if you are planning to study, work, or live in one of the Schengen countries for
more than 90 days, then you must apply for a national visa of that European country and
not a Schengen Visa.
Over 14.2 million people used their Schengen visa in 2018 to travel around Europe.
Who Needs a Visa to Enter Europe?
All nationals of third countries, which have yet not reached a visa-liberalization agreement
with the Schengen member states, need to obtain a visa prior of their arrival in Europe.
To check whether you need a Schengen Visa to travel to one of the Schengen member
countries, here is the list of countries, citizens of which must apply for a Schengen
Visa prior to their travel to the EU.
Travel Documents and Entry Requirements for non-EU
Nationals
You will have to present several documents at the Schengen port of entry, in order to be
permitted to enter, if you are a non-EU/Schengen country national, regardless if you are a
visa-exempt or not.
The documents you need to provide when entering the Schengen Area are as follows:
 Valid Passport. Issued within the previous 10 years and valid for at least 3 months after
the date you intend to leave the EU.
 Schengen Visa. If you are a national of one of the third countries in need of a visa.
EU/Schengen border officials may also ask for other information and documents such as
sufficient funds, proof of accommodation, how long you intend to stay, round-trip airline
ticket, purpose of your entry, travel insurance, invitation letter, etc.
Please, make sure that the border officer gives you an entry stamp in your passport when
you enter the Schengen area. Without a stamp, you could be fined or detained.
>> EU Entry Requirements for US Citizens
Which Europe Countries issue Schengen Visas?
The Schengen zone includes the 26 countries that have signed the Schengen agreement,
which allows citizens of member countries to travel within the zone freely, without passing
through passport and border control.
Each member country of the Schengen zone can issue Schengen visas.
 Austria
Belgium
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Italy
Latvia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Liechtenstein
There are another 19 other countries that are not part of the Schengen Zone, yet they allow
foreign citizens of other non-Schengen countries to enter and stay in their territories, only by
showing a valid multiple-entry Schengen Visa. You do not need a national visa issued from
these countries to enter, transit or stay in their territory temporarily.
Schengen Visa Types for Short-Term Visits in Europe
You need to apply for a Schengen Visa if you intend to visit one or more European
countries of this area for the following reasons:
 Business purposes.
 Visiting friends and family.
 Tourism and holidays.
 Cultural and sport events.
 Airport transit and transit for seafarers.
 Official visit.
 Medical reasons.
 Short-term study and research purposes.
Depending on your reasons for visiting the Schengen countries and the frequency of your
visits, the Schengen consulate can issue you a single-entry visa, double-entry visa, or
a multiple-entry visa.
The validity of your single-entry visa depends on the number of days you stated you are
going to be in the Schengen zone on your visa application form and the actual decision of
the consulate that issues you the Schengen visa.
If you are a frequent traveler you may apply to obtain an EU visa valid for up to 5 years, but
you have to keep in mind that you cannot stay within the Schengen Area for more than 90
days in a 180-day period of time even if you hold a multiple-entry visa for Europe valid for
up to 5 years.
How to Apply for a Visa to Enter Europe?
To apply for a Schengen Visa to travel to Europe, you first need to figure out whether you
need one or not depending on the purpose of your travel and nationality. If you do, then you
have to put together your travel plan, how many days you plan to be in the zone, the
countries you are going to visit (if more than one), the country where you are going to enter,
and the country where you’re going to exit.
Once you have that figured out, then you need to review all the Europe visa application
requirements you need to fulfill and start the process of setting up a visa appointment at one
of the Schengen consulates in your country.

How Much Does a European Visa Cost?

The cost of a Schengen visa fee is €60 per adults. Still, depending on the age of the
applicant, nationality and some other factors, there are categories that will have to pay a
lower fee or no fee at all.
Check the list of Schengen Visa fees, which precisely indicates the categories that benefit
from the reduced visa costs or that are exempt from paying the fee.

Schengen Visa Fees

When applying for a Schengen visa there is a non-refundable mandatory visa fee every
applicant must pay.
The Schengen visa costs vary depending on the type of visa and age of the applicant as
well as some other exceptions stated below in the text. The Schengen visa fee can be paid
in the designated consulate/embassy via cash, debit or credit card. However, some
consulates may not allow you to pay by credit card.

The Schengen visa application costs include the visa fees payable at the corresponding
embassy/consulate when applying.

Fee in Fee in
Schengen Visa Category
EUR USD*

Adult 60€ 70$

Child between 6-12 years of age 35€ 41$

 Child younger than 6 years of age Free Free

Holders of diplomatic, official or service passports

Free Free
traveling for official purposes

Family member of a EU/EEA national Free Free

Pupils, students and accompanying teachers during

Free Free
a school trip

Researchers traveling to perform scientific research Free Free

Nationals from, Georgia, Kosovo, Russia, and

35€ 41$
Ukraine.

* The applicable visa fee in USD (US Dollar) is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to
change without notice.
Despite of the fact that these fees are static and unchangeable until the Schengen
members decide otherwise altogether, there are some categories exempt from paying this
amount.
The visa fees may also be waived for participants aged 25 years or less in seminars,
conferences, sports, cultural or educational events, organized by non-profit organizations.
The decision will be made case by case according to the relevance of the event.
Again, in case the visa is denied there is no refund of the money paid.

What is a Flight Itinerary for EU Visa Application?

Flight itinerary is a confirmed document, which can be verified online about the schedule of
a given flight.
Learn more How to get a flight itinerary for visa application!

How to Book a Round Trip Reservation or

Flight Itinerary for Visa Application
Each time you are about to visit a Schengen Country, the Embassy or Consulate of the
particular Schengen country will often ask you, as a foreign national who needs a Schengen
Visa, proving to hold a Booked Flight Itinerary and/or Flight Reservation. Sometimes, they
might even ask you to submit the actual Air or Flight Ticket for your intended destination.
 Do not get lost by the dissimilarity of terms resulting from your search online for a Flight
Itinerary/Reservation, such as:
 Booked Flight Itinerary
 Flight Itinerary for Visa Application
 Flight Reservation
 Air Ticket Booking
 Dummy Air Ticket for Visa
 Dummy Ticket
 Flight Confirmation
But wait, isn’t it all just confusing for you?
We bet getting along with this Schengen Visa Requirement is not your number one worry,
knowing the amount of documents the Embassy or Consulate requires you to provide when
applying for your visa. Yet, all the aforementioned terms used as alternative expressions to
describe a single visa requirement as it is “proof of booked flight itinerary” are so
confusing to you. Also is the fact that you risk losing your money from paying the real Flight
Ticket, even by knowing that your visa can be denied.
You are also questioning:
 Where and how to obtain a Flight Itinerary and Confirmed Flight Reservation?
 Do I Need an Air Ticket Before I Apply for a Visa?
 Can I make a Flight Ticket without paying the full price?
 And many other nerve-wracking questions!
Go easy, because all your above worries will be gone, once you’ll read our simple
explanations in the following parts of this article!

Am I Going To Lose My Money In The Case of Visa Rejection?

We do not suggest to risk your money on buying a full flight ticket before getting the visa!
This since even Embassies and Consulates are able to understand the fact that it is not a
clever thing to push applicants on buying the complete Airline ticket. Besides, even if you do
so, you will be suggested by these diplomatic offices about getting the Flight Ticket with a
“free cancellation” option. But, if you plan to buy one, keep in mind that tickets possessing
such an available option often tend to be much more costly than the regular ones.
Moreover, the European Union’s visa consulate advice has been amended.
“Round trip reservation or itinerary with dates and flight numbers specifying entry and exit from
Schengen state. Some Schengen authorities accept the itinerary when applying for the visa but, request
the original air ticket when the visa is collected“
Still, there is nothing that you should be so concerned about! There is always the
opportunity to obtain a Flight Itinerary and Reserved Flight Ticket instead of buying a costly
Flight Ticket. A Fight Itinerary for Visa Application is not actually a real Flight or Air Ticket
that you have to spend so much money buying it. Not often, you might find airline
companies that charge you zero amount of money for getting one Dummy Flight Itinerary
with a reservation number, but typically, a very economical fee is charged to get a Flight
Itinerary and Flight Reservation for visa application.
 What Is A Flight/Travel Itinerary?
A Flight or a Travel Itinerary for Visa Application, as aforesaid, is not an actual air ticket that
you spend money for, without being sure that your Schengen Visa will not be denied. A
Travel Itinerary for Schengen Visa it is not much more than a document of a detailed plan of
your flight or travel journey to the Schengen Area. In fact, it is only a flight timetable on the
chosen flight airline, comprised of a flight name, your name, also a valid flight reservation
number or booking ID, arrival and departure date and airport IATA codes, as well as the
price of a real Flight Ticket.
Thus, fulfilling the requirement of the Embassy or Consulate when striving to get a
Schengen Visa with a Flight Itinerary or a Flight Reservation, is the greatest and cheapest
option! In such case, you are not actually risking your entire money, since you do not buy
the actual Air Ticket for Visa.
How To Get Flight Itinerary Without Paying the Actual Flight?
Getting a Confirmed Flight Itinerary and a Flight Reservation for your visa application, is not
something that it can always be done completely free of charge. It is normal to get charged
with a symbolic amount of money for getting your confirmation over your Flight or Travel
Itinerary. Though, few air companies might do this for free, by not charging you anything
until you buy the actual Flight Ticket. Anyways, searching online for companies with such
offers as Dummy Flight Itinerary can be time-consuming, that might even result in not
finding one at the end.
In its place, you can also use the visa consultation services of a travel agent or find one
online like Visa Reservation. The guys from Visa Reservation can handle most of your visa
requirements such as flight itineraries, hotel reservations along with free consultation over
email.
What is a Flight Reservation?
Different from an actual Flight Ticket, a Flight Reservation for Schengen Visa or a Booked
Flight Ticket is, in fact, a document showing that you have a reserved seat for flying on a
specific date, in a particular destination of the Schengen Area, with a specific airline
company. Usually, the reservation or booking is valid only for a week, so be careful after
that! This as the company might cancel your reservation if you do not buy the flight ticket
until then – risking to lose money you’ve spent on the reservation.
How can I get a Confirmed Flight Reservation?
You can buy a Confirmation of a Flight Reservation directly by the airline company, or
through online travel agents also known as online search travel engines. These travel
agents, enjoy a lot of information about different airline companies and online market in
general. Thus, they can propose you great and cheap deals by usually charging you 10% of
the fixed ticket price. This way you will cut the risk of, from getting a real Airline ticket
bought before knowing if you will obtain your Schengen Visa.
Getting a Flight Itinerary with a Booking number without paying the full price for the
flight ticket is simple:
 Go to Visa Reservation
 Choose the right traveling package for you,
 Submit your flight details and proceed the payment,
 You will receive an email with all the details of your Flight reservation.
 What is a Flight Ticket?
A flight or airline ticket is either a paper-printed or an electronic document, purchased by a
traveler from an airline company or a travel agency. The ticket proves that the traveler has a
reserved seat on an airplane, which will take him / her to their destination.
Almost all Embassies or Consulates of the Schengen Area are clear towards their visa
applicants, telling them not to buy the full Air Ticket before the visa will be actually issued.
Still, sometimes you will not get along with visa requirements submitting only the Flight
Itinerary and Flight Ticket Reservation. This since particular Embassy or Consulate of
Schengen country has the authority for asking you to provide the actual Airline Ticket, if it
needs to make sure you actually have a planned trip to a specific destination in Europe.
Most of the Embassies or Consulates accept Round-trip Flight Reservation with a Flight
Itinerary as a form to prove you have a prearranged journey. Though, they want you to
provide the actual Flight Ticket once you get your visa approved.
The moment you own a Flight Ticket, you have in your hand the ticket with which you can
travel to your destination, once getting the visa. We recommend you not to buy the full Air
Travel Ticket before being certain you will get your Schengen visa approved. If failing to
follow our advice, you can risk losing your money on a costly Flight Ticket without actually
travelling to your planned destination.
Sample Flight Reservation for Your Visa Application

Click here for more itinerary templates and samples.

Why Embassies or Consulates Need a Proof of a Booked Reservation?
As you are so curious to know the reason why the Embassy or Consulate needs a “Proof of
Flight Ticket Booking” from visa applicants.
Well, there are some real reasons behind it, as it follows:
 To avoid overstaying in the Schengen Area. The number one reason is because the
Embassy or Consulate wants to control the interval of stay of foreign citizens in the
relevant Schengen country. Thus, as it wants to make sure they cope with the allowed
number of days given by Schengen Visa. And so, the best way to avoid overstaying in
the Schengen Area is a booked Round-trip Flight Ticket. As this document shows the
time of departure and arrival in the home country, it assures the Embassy or Consulate
that the visa holder doesn’t exceed their allowed days of stay in the Schengen Area.
 To Decide on The Length of the Visa. The Embassy or Consulate often gets to decide on
your number of allowed days of stay in the Schengen Area based on the travel dates
provided in your submitted Booked Flight Ticket. Sometimes, the decision is tough
because few applicants are prone to present a mismatch of declared days of stay in the
application form, with dates presented in a Confirmed Travel Ticket. In such case, this
may even penalize the applicant with a visa denial.
 To Double-Check If The Applicant Is Applying at The Appropriate Embassy or
Consulate. Another reason why a Booked Flight Itinerary is necessary is because the
Embassy or Consulate wants to know if you are applying at the accurate Embassy or
Consulate. Hence, based on the Travel Itinerary you present, i.e. in case it shows you
have planned to stay 2 days in Austria, 7 days in Belgium and 1 day in Luxemburg, then
you must apply at the Embassy of Austria. So, generally, you must apply at the Embassy
or Consulate of the Schengen country where you are planning to stay the most. This is
an important aspect because the Schengen Agreement embraces the port of entry rule in
which, each Schengen country must rely on.
 Will the Embassy or Consulate accept a Booked Open or One-Way Flight
Ticket?
Remembering what we just explained before, booking an Open or One-Way Flight Ticket
might not be the right choice for you. This because the Embassy or Consulate requires a
Round-Trip Booked Travel Itinerary displaying your arrival and departure time from the
Schengen country, as it wants to make sure you do not exceed the allowed days of stay in
Schengen. Otherwise said, it wants to set control over your date of exit from its country. If
you purchase a one-way ticket, this might also be a sign that you do not want to get back to
your country within the allowed period by Visa. Instead, you should provide to the Embassy
or Consulate only a Booked Round-Trip Flight Itinerary which shows dates of your leaving
your country and the hosting Schengen country.
Should I Buy a Flight Ticket Before Applying for a Visa?
No, it is not recommended to buy a flight ticket before you apply for a visa. Because, if your
visa gets denied, you will lose your money. What we recommend is to get a flight itinerary
and once your visa is granted you can purchase the real travel flight ticket.
How Can I Reserve a Flight Without Paying the Full Price for the Airline
Ticket?
There are 3 simple steps you must follow in order to reserve a flight without making
the full payment for the flight ticket:
1. Call your preferred travel agent or visit Visa Reservation website.
2. Submit your travel flight details.
3. Receive the flight itinerary in your email account.

How group Booking works?

If you are planning to go on a group visit to Europe, then you can book Group Flight Tickets.
Group bookings are often shown in a single document, so make sure your name and your
reservation number of booking ID are included in it. If not, you should contact the airline
company or the online travel agent and ask them to do so.
What Should I do in Case of Incorrect Booking?
In case you have made a mistake while booking your Flight Itinerary, then the best thing to
do is to cancel it, and booking another one. If not, you can contact the travel agent or the
company and ask them to make the necessary changes in the booking system.
We cannot promise you that the company or travel agent will not charge you money for
making the needed changes to your booking order.
Does The Embassy or Consulate tell Me Where To Book My Flight?
That is an absolute no. The Embassy or Consulate does not oblige you or recommend you
any airline company, or travel agent where to book your travel ticket. You are free to choose
amongst different available options online or amongst local airline companies.
Can We Make a Fake Flight Reservation?
Well, technically you can create a fake flight itinerary by editing an existing template or by
using an online generator to create fake itineraries. But, instead of asking if you can create
a fake flight reservation or a dummy ticket, ask yourself what will happen if the consular
officer finds out that your flight reservation is fake?
 For sure you already know the answer. If the visa officer finds out that you have provided a
fake travel itinerary, your visa will be refused and what is even worse, your visa application
might get denied in the future as well. So, think twice before you decide if you should or
shouldn’t use a template or a fake/dummy flight generator.
What Should I do If My Reservation Gets Cancelled Before I Get a Response
on My Visa Application?
There is a great likelihood of booking cancellation before you know if you will or will not get
a visa. This for the fact that booking is usually valid for a week, while the visa might need
10-15 working days to process. That is why we recommend you to find a travel agent that
can agree with you a greater period of booking validity, at least up to 10-15 working days.
A good alternative for anyone seeking to apply for Schengen Visa is getting Booked Flight
Itinerary from Visa Reservation, a user-friendly website with high-flexibility options.
Visa Reservation offers travel booking itineraries for almost any visa application, including:
Schengen visa, Canadian visa, UK visa, US visa, Japan visa, India visa, Singapore visa,
etc. For more information visit Visa Reservation website.
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 Apply for a Visa from Australia
 Apply for a Visa from Canada
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 Apply for a Visa from Philippines
Last Updated on January 17th, 2019

What is Travel Insurance for Schengen Visa?

Your Travel Medical Insurance should be valid for your whole stay in the Schengen Area,
with a minimal coverage of 30,000 EUR for medical emergencies.
Learn more How to get Schengen Visa Insurance!

Schengen Visa Insurance – Europe Travel

Insurance for Schengen Visa
When visiting Europe, travelers should be able to handle and financially cover medical
services in case of an accident, injury or any other sudden event.

To take care of unexpected expenses that arise while traveling, having travel insurance has
been proven to help travelers with financial support and comfort to continue their travel
journey without worries.

Schengen Visa Insurance Requirements

Medical insurance for Schengen visa must meet the following criteria:
 Minimum coverage of at least 30,000 EUR (equivalent to 50,000 USD).
 It should cover all member states of the Schengen Area.
 Cover any expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical
reasons, urgent health attention and/or emergency hospital treatment or death.
Two travel insurance companies Europ Assistance and AXA provide the mandatory
insurance certificate required when applying for a Schengen visa.
Even though travel health insurance is worth having for all travelers to Europe, not everyone
is required to have it. Travel insurance policy is a mandatory requirement only for travelers
who need to apply for a Schengen visa. This group of travelers is always required to
have the needed coverage for the entire period of their stay in Europe, regardless if they go
there for business, tourism, studying, holidays, or for other reasons.
Foreign travelers visiting Europe who enjoy visa-free travel to the Schengen zone can get
their preferred travel insurance policy if they want to and while it is highly recommended –
they are not required to.
Travel Visa Insurance is a must when applying for a Schengen
Visa
Extract from “Regulation (EC) No 810/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council
of 13 July 2009”, which entered into force on April 5 of 2010:
“… Applicants for a uniform visa for one or two entries shall prove that they are in
possession of adequate and valid travel medical insurance to cover any expenses which
might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention
and/or emergency hospital treatment or death, during their stay(s) on the territory of the
Member States.
The insurance shall be valid throughout the territory of the Schengen Area Member States
and cover the entire period of the person’s intended stay or transit. The minimum coverage
shall be EUR 30,000” (…)
Who must purchase Schengen Travel Insurance for Europe?
Anyone travelling temporarily to Europe from a country that is subject to visa requirements,
be it an individual visitors or group visitors, tourists, or business travelers.
The Schengen VISA Insurance policy can easily be purchased online from Europ
Assistance or AXA for a very low cost.
Who provides Schengen Travel Insurance?
First and foremost, the health insurance policy that you might already possess through your
employment contract might cover international medical emergency expenses, however,
there are usually limitations to this what is covered i. therefore one shall be well aware of
what to expect and what not to expect when having a medical issue in a Schengen territory.
Usually, travelers purchase an individual Schengen travel insurance policy for the days
planned to spend in Europe at the rightful insurance provider.
We recommend buying Schengen visa insurance from Europ
Assistance or AXA. Both companies are accepted by European Embassies and
Consulates worldwide. You can also cancel it free of charge, if you present proof that your
visa has been rejected.
Make sure the company you choose is licensed and accepted in the Schengen country you
are planning to travel to.
How much does Schengen Travel Insurance cost?
The cost for Schengen visa insurance varies from company to company. Here are the
premiums from AXA Schengen.

AXA Low Cost AXA Europe Travel

Duration of
(Schengen area (Extended protection, Schengen area
travel
only) + EU)

up to 8 days 20 € 30 €

up to 15 days 36 € 55 €

up to 31 days 56 € 74 €

up to 45 days 65 € 103 €

up to 62 days 73 € 117 €

up to 90 days 89 € 152 €

up to 180 days 168 € 271 €

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For more information about choosing the best Schengen insurance plan for your needs,
please visit AXA website or Europ Assistance.
Helpful Tips about Europe Visa Insurance
As aforementioned, before purchasing another travel insurance policy for your upcoming
travel to Europe make sure that the one you already have doesn’t cover or alleviate any
international health emergency costs.
In case your policy does cover some international medical costs carefully check the
restrictions and limitations to the travel insurance policy.
If you are traveling by car in the Schengen region and cannot afford to pay crazy amounts
of money in case of an unpredictable car accident – or simply you are not willing to give all
that money away, you should consider purchasing combined travel insurance including
health matters as well as valuable possessions.
 Depending on the travel destination the risk of illness varies with the changes in the climate
or the natural habitat (unfamiliar microbe residents). It’s highly recommended for people
with preexisting conditions like allergies, for example, to carry their medical file from their
personal physician describing the condition and the drugs prescribed to maintain it. In case
one has a chronic disease, again, it’s smart to be carrying the prescribed drugs in the
amount needed for the days spent traveling in Europe.
What does Europe Travel Insurance policy usually cover?
A good travel insurance policy for Europe should cover the following costs:
 Medical emergency (accident or sickness) while in the Schengen Area
 Emergency evacuation
 Repatriation of remains
 Return of a minor
 Trip cancellation
 Trip interruption
 Accidental death, injury or disablement benefit
 Overseas funeral expenses
 Lost, stolen or damaged baggage, personal effects or travel documents
 Delayed baggage (and emergency replacement of essential items)
 Flight connection missed due to airline schedule crash
 Travel delays due to weather
 Hijacking
 Usually, the insurers cover pregnancy-related expenses, if the travel occurs during the
first trimester. After that, insurance coverage varies from insurer to insurer.
Travel Medical Insurance policies for travelling to Europe that fulfill Schengen Visa
requirements can be purchased online directly on AXA website or Europ Assistance.

Should travel visa insurance policy cover all Schengen Area

countries?
Yes, travel health insurance policy should cover all member states: Austria, Belgium, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy,
Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland,
Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.
What is presumably excluded or optional in a common
Schengen travel insurance policy?
Every travel insurance company is different; however, there are ones that offer to cover
additional costs if necessary. If not, additional insurance must be purchased to cover explicit
costs like:
 Preexisting conditions (e.g. Asthma, diabetes)
 Sports with an element of risk (e.g. Skiing, scuba diving)
 Travel to high-risk countries (e.g. Due to war, natural disasters or acts of terrorism)
 Acute onset of pre-existing conditions – It means a sudden and unexpected occurrence
of pre-existing medical conditions without any prior warning from a health care
professional. If you have pre-existing conditions, make sure to get this coverage to
protect you against any emergency situation that arises due to pre-existing conditions in
spite of taking care.

How to find cheap travel visa insurance for Europe?

Finding the right cheap travel visa insurance for Europe calls for an individual and more in-
depth research. This means having to search online on your own for the appropriate travel
insurance policy. It is recommended that you make a comparison of products and
companies before you decide which company has the cheapest and the best travel
insurance for Schengen visa.
Something not to be confused is the price, as not all low-cost travel insurance policies
contain low-quality services and not all expensive insurance plans have a high-quality offer.
That is why, the safest way to properly choose amongst boundless offers of travel insurance
companies, is by choosing not the cheapest travel insurance, but the policy which covers all
the areas as required by the Schengen visa application requirements.
Why we suggest you to choose AXA or Europ Assistance as
your travel insurance partner when traveling to Europe?
 Both companies are top leaders in the travel insurance industry
 They both meet all Schengen visa requirements
 Ideal for
o
Visitors or guests (visitor visa)
o Business travelers (business visa)
o Tourists (tourist visa)
o Group visitors (visitor visa for travel groups)
 Immediately download your Insurance Certificate / Letter
 Reimbursement in case of visa refusal (free of charge subject to presentation of proof
that a visa has been refused)
Getting your travel visa insurance from Europ Assistance or AXA will allow you to
fully enjoy your travel to the Schengen Area and Europe with peace of mind.
Which nationals are required to purchase travel insurance for Schengen visa?
Nationals and passport holders of any of the following countries are required to buy travel
insurance in order to be able to apply for a Schengen visa.

Afghanistan Gabon Oman

Algeria Gambia Pakistan

Angola Ghana Papua New Guinea

Armenia Guinea Palestinian Authority

Philippines
Azerbaijan Guinea-Bissau

Bahrain Guyana Qatar

Bangladesh Haiti Russia

India
Belarus Rwanda

Belize Indonesia Sao Tome And Principe

Benin Iran Saudi Arabia

Bhutan Iraq Senegal

Bolivia Jamaica Sierra Leone

Botswana Jordan Somalia

South Africa
Burkina Faso Kazakhstan

Burma/Myanmar Kenya South Sudan

Burundi Kosovo Sri Lanka

Cambodia Kuwait Sudan

Cameroon Kyrgyzstan Suriname

Cape Verde Laos Swaziland

Central African Republic Lebanon Syria

Chad Lesotho Tajikistan

China Liberia Tanzania

Comoros Libya Thailand

Congo Madagascar Timor-Leste

Cote D’ivoire Malawi Togo

Cuba Maldives Tonga

Dem. Rep. Of Congo Mali Tunisia

Djibouti Mauritania Turkey

Dominican Republic Mongolia Turkmenistan

Ecuador Morocco Uganda

Egypt Mozambique Uzbekistan

Equatorial Guinea Namibia Vietnam

Eritrea Nepal Yemen

 Ethiopia Niger Zambia

Fiji Nigeria Zimbabwe

North Korea Northern Mariana’s

Buy now the required medical travel insurance protection for your Schengen Visa at
a very low cost from Europ Assistance or AXA Schengen.
What is travel health insurance?
The concept of travel health insurance relates to cover your medical expenses in case of an
injury or unexpected sickness arises during your trip. In case you are wondering if you need
health insurance when traveling to a foreign country depends on the desired destination as
well as the ability to personally cover any health care needs during the stay out in the
certain foreign country.
However, travel insurance is a must for most people, especially the elderly, people who
have predetermined medical conditions and are bound to constant therapy or most
importantly if the traveler’s destination happens to be an underdeveloped region.
Apart from medical expenses, travel insurance is destined to cover different losses suffered
during the trip, including one’s own country as well as internationally. Unexpected
happenings like lost luggage, cancellation of your flight at the last moment, travel agency or
accommodation bankruptcy will most definitely ruin your trip. Therefore, travel insurance
policy is designed to provide also cancellation insurance by means of full or partial refund.
Whether you are traveling once or several times during a short period of time, the travel
insurance policy will match and cover the exact number of the days spent in the
international territory, in this case, the Schengen territory, the price ranging accordingly.
What are the common restrictions and limitations?
 As previously mentioned there are travel insurance companies that don’t provide
coverage for a preexisting condition internationally. In case you have a condition prior to
your departure to Europe, you’ve consulted a doctor and are already on treatment and
you’ve decided to travel out of the country, in this case, you are not prone to any medical
cost alleviations via your insurer. However, if one is proclaimed fit to travel having the
condition under control, most commonly the travel insurance is ought to cover an
unexpected emergency related to the condition when traveling in an international domain,
an acute onset of the preexisting condition.
 Sports – Participation in high-risk activities such as extreme sports e.g., scuba diving,
skydiving, etc., can be excluded.
 War – Policies may exclude coverage for injuries caused by war when traveling to an
endangered war zone.
 Duration – Many policies specify a time limit for coverage (e.g., 60 days) and the costs
differ accordingly.
 Suicide in an international or domestic domain is excluded from any insurance policy as
well as the self-inflicted injuries.
 In a case of any substance abuse, drugs or alcohol, domestic or international the medical
expenses won’t be covered by your insurance policy.
Is travel health insurance mandatory for visa-free third country nationals
entering the Schengen Area?
Travel medical insurance is not mandatory for visa-free third country nationals.
Nonetheless, it is highly recommended to get one in case of travel to the Schengen
countries.
You can buy medical travel insurance protection for Europe at a very low cost
from Europ Assistance or AXA Schengen.
How do I book Schengen travel visa insurance from USA or
UK?
If you are applying for a Schengen visa in the USA or UK, you can book book travel
insurance online directly from Europ Assistance or AXA.
Once you purchase your Europe visa insurance policy, you will be able to download the
insurance policy letter that has to be submitted with the Schengen visa application.
For more information about Europe visa requirements and application process for US, UK,
Canadian and Australian residents, please read the following articles:
 How to apply for a visa to Europe from UK
 How to apply for a visa to Europe from USA
 How to apply for a visa to Europe from Canada
 How to apply for a visa to Europe from Australia
Should we choose the travel insurance with 0 EUR deductible?
It is not a strict requirement to get a Schengen travel visa insurance with 0 EUR deductible,
however, we strongly suggest that you get one without a deductible.
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What is a Proof of Accommodation for Visa application?

You are required to submit a confirmed document that shows where you will be
accommodated for your whole trip in the Schengen Area.
Learn more How to get Proof of Accommodation for Visa Application!
 How to Apply for a Schengen Visa Around the World?
For more information about visa requirements and application process for US, UK,
Canadian and Australian residents, please read the following articles:
 How to apply for a Schengen visa from the UK?
 How to apply for a Schengen visa from the US?
 How to apply for a Schengen visa from Canada?
 How to apply for a Schengen visa from Australia?