🇪🇺 Schengen Short-Stay Visa
For short tourism, private/family visits and business travel in the Schengen area.
Common evidence to prepare.
Airvia should create a profile-specific checklist rather than ask every applicant for the same documents.
- Valid passport meeting applicable Schengen validity rules
- Completed Schengen visa application form
- ICAO-compliant recent photograph
- Travel medical insurance covering emergency care, hospitalisation and repatriation
- Evidence of purpose of stay
- Evidence of sufficient financial means
- Accommodation evidence
- Evidence of intention to return to the home/residence country
- Flight / transport reservation details where requested
- Employment, business or student evidence as relevant
- Invitation/sponsorship documents for private visits where applicable
- Fingerprints/biometrics unless exempt
- Destination-consulate-specific documents
Different applicants need different proof.
Tourist
Itinerary, accommodation, finances, employment/home ties and insurance.
Business
Invitation, conference/meeting purpose, employer/business evidence and costs.
Private visit
Host invitation/status, relationship and accommodation/funding evidence.
Multiple countries
Apply to the competent state based on main destination rules.
Official information to note.
EU guidance lists a €90 adult fee, €45 for children aged 6–12 and normal processing of 15 days, which can extend up to 45 days in some cases.
Review before submission.
- Applying through the wrong Schengen state's consulate
- Insurance not meeting required scope
- Insufficient proof of funds or return intention
- Accommodation/itinerary inconsistencies
- Missing country-specific checklist items
Enquire about this visa
Before you apply
Does submitting all documents guarantee a visa?
No. Only the government authority can make the decision.
Can the checklist change for a salaried, self-employed or sponsored applicant?
Yes. The relevant evidence changes with the applicant's circumstances, funding and purpose.
Should I hide a previous refusal?
No. Answer immigration-history questions accurately. Previous decisions should be reviewed and disclosed as required by the application.
Ready to start? Send your profile to Airvia or use the Smart Visa Check.