- The Schengen area has 26 member states – Austria, Belgium, The Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.)
- If your wish to travel to Schengen Area, you have to apply for a short-term Schengen tourist visa. Depending on the type of your visa, you will be allowed to enter once (Single entry) or multiple times (multiple entry), and obtain a stay for no longer than 3 months.
- The processing time for your Schengen Visa is approximately 10-15 working days.
Documents Required For Schengen Visa
Additional Documents
Employed:
- Salary slip for the last 3 months
- Original leave letter from employer
Company owner or self-employed:
- Certificate of registration of the company / Certificate of Incorporation (MOA / Proof of Proprietorship / Partnership deed, etc)
- Covering letter on the company letter head and financial documents
Student:
- Original NOC letter from school / college with ID card copy
Retired:
- Pension statements for the last three months
- Proof of regular income generated by ownership of property or business
Minor traveler:
- If travelling alone, then an original NOC by both parents and a copy of their passports (first and last page)
Visiting Family or Friend
Additional documents may be required when you are applying for visiting relatives or friends.
Business Trip
Additional documents may be required when you are applying for business purpose:
- Invitation from the inviting company or organization;
- Cover letter from the applicant’s employer;
Note: Both letters must confirm, as a minimum:
a. the applicant’s identity
b. the purpose of the journey (meeting, conferences, training or business related events); and
c. the duration and place of intended stay.
