The most common reason for refusing a Schengen visa is errors in the collection of the required package of documents. This may be a shortage, concealment of some data, errors in filling out or translation, violation of the rules of registration, etc. In this regard, in order to obtain permission to enter the Schengen area, you should carefully consider each piece of paper necessary for this.
Instructions
Step 1
Take your passport. Both the original and a copy of the personal data pages will be required. The validity of the passport must be more than 3 months from the date of the expiry of the visa received. Remove any additional covers from it before submitting. Prepare a copy of all pages of the internal passport of the Russian Federation.
Step 2
Take two color photographs for the visa. Quite strict requirements are imposed on them, so it is better to take pictures only in salons that specialize in this. The photo must be clear, of high quality and taken no later than 6 months from the date of the visa application. Size - 3, 5x4, 5 cm. The face and upper part of the shoulders of the applicant are photographed, which should occupy 70-80% of the photo. Hats are only allowed for religious reasons and provided that they do not cover the cheeks, forehead and chin. If the applicant wears glasses, then they must be with unshaded lenses, without glare and not cover any part of the face.
Step 3
Prove that you are able to pay sufficient to cover the costs of your entire stay in the Schengen area at a minimum of EUR 50 per day. For this, a bank statement, credit cards, travelers checks, etc. are suitable. If you are traveling to the Schengen area by invitation, please provide it along with proof that the inviting party is able and willing to pay for your stay abroad.
Step 4
Take out health insurance in the amount of 30,000 euros, valid in the countries of the Schengen area and covering the entire stay in them on the visa you receive.
Step 5
Complete and sign the visa application form. It is necessary to fill in the Russian, English or national language of the country of the first visit.
Step 6
Provide your hotel or guesthouse booking details. If you are going on a visit, the inviter must draw up a written confirmation that he agrees to provide you with an overnight stay. If you have already scheduled the route of your trip to the Schengen zone or signed up for tourist tours in advance, then also inform about this indicating the cities and countries of stops. Indicate which vehicle you plan to travel on. If you are traveling by bus, train or plane, please show copies of the tickets in both directions.
Step 7
Assure that you are ready to return to Russia. This can be done by providing a certificate from the place of work or study, a certificate of salary, a marriage certificate, a birth certificate of your children, as well as documents confirming that you have real estate.
