The Schengen area is a number of European states united by an agreement of the same name. Having entered at least one of these countries, you can freely move around all the others. The main thing is to get a Schengen visa.
It is necessary
- - international passport;
- - medical insurance;
- - color photograph 3, 5x4, 5 cm;
- - a completed questionnaire of the established form;
- - confirmation of hotel and belet reservation;
- - certificate from the place of work;
- - bank statement;
- - 35 euros.
Instructions
Step 1
To obtain permission to enter any country of the European Union, you must contact the embassy of the country or the visa center of this consulate. You can do this yourself or with the help of a travel company.
Step 2
By obtaining a Schengen visa yourself, you will save money and get more options. For example, asking for a multiple entry visa, and not a single entry. And the services of a travel company can save you only from standing in line, but they will not insure you against neglect at work.
Step 3
Having decided to take your own path, go to the official website of the embassy of the country to which you are going to travel. Download from there the list and forms of documents required for obtaining a visa. Depending on the country and the circumstances of the trip (purpose of the trip, number, age and financial situation of travelers), the documents may vary slightly. For travelers, the list consists of a passport, a photograph, medical insurance, a document confirming the purpose of the trip (a voucher from a hotel or a certificate from a sanatorium), ticket reservation, a certificate from the place of work, a bank statement on the state of funds. And finally, a completed questionnaire. It is very important to use exactly the list of documents that is posted on the site. This will insure you against possible problems.
Step 4
Book your hotel and book your travel tickets. To obtain a visa, it is not necessary to pay for them, a confirmation of the reservation is enough.
Step 5
Come to the embassy, provide all the necessary documents, pay the visa fee of 35 euros and get a Schengen visa.
Step 6
If the consulate of the country has a visa center, you can apply there. A visa there will cost a little more, but it will take much less time to obtain it.
Step 7
Use the services of a travel agency. She can take over the visa processing even if you do not book your vacation through her. Naturally for a fee.
Step 8
Give them all the required documents, pay the visa fee and company services. And then wait for your visa. This usually takes a week.
