Applicants or candidates should present a completely finished and marked Schengen Visa Application Structure or Form to the able specialists of the Part State they are applying for a visa something like three months before their expected visit. The visa application structure or form contains 37 inquiries that every candidate should finish up accurately and sincerely, with no bogus assertions. The structure is accessible in various statements; be that as it may, the department will illuminate which language we can use to finish up the application structure. In the event that the visa candidate is a minor (more youthful than 18), the application structure should be endorsed by the guardians or lawful guardian of the child.

• Personal information questions
  • Date and Place of Birth.
  • Full Name.
  • Nationality.
  • Civil Status.
  • Sex.
  • Phone number,
  • Address etc.

• Travel Information.
  • Travel Document Number
  • Reasons for Travel
  • Travel Document Type
  • Issue Date and Expiration Date of the Travel Document
  • Length of Stay
  • First Entry.
  • Biometric information, etc.

• Invitation Information.
  • Host organization information
  • Full name of the person inviting you.
  • Familiar Relationship
  • Financial Support.

• Date and Signature.
  • Signature.
  • Date and Location of Completing the Application Form

• Your passport identification should meet the following rules:
• Be issued within the latest 10 years.
• Be issued within the most recent 10 years.
• Be valid for at least three months beyond the date we plan on exiting the Schengen Member State;
• If the passport has terminated or expired, the possibilities of us having the option to travel are extremely low.

          Attach a photo of ourselves to the Schengen Visa application structure or form. The photo should be taken as of late and should follow the Schengen visa photograph rules:

• The photograph must not be more seasoned than a six months /6 Months.
• Our faces and shoulders should cover 70%–80% of the photograph.
• The photo should be taken with high resolution and proper contrast.
• The photo should not have any creases, ink, or staple marks.
• We should keep a neutral facial expression—no smiling or keeping our mouths open.
• The photographs must not be modified in any way.
• Our eyes should be open to clearly see the eye color. Avoid photos with red flashes on our eyes.
• We are not allowed to wear accessories covering our facial features.
• We should wear darker colors to create contrast with the background.
• Stay away from light-colored garments that can mix in with the background.
• The photo background should be blank in plain white, with no patterns or distracting objects behind us, including shadows.
• The photo should be taken in true, natural color.
• The photo should be 35 mm (width) x 45 mm (height).
• We should wear simple, natural makeup. Digital makeup is not allowed.
• Schengen Visa Photo Requirement for Children

Photos of children should be taken on a white background while resting or sitting on a child seat. We can use a bed sheet or white cover to lay the child on.

The child’s eyes should be open, and their eye color should be visible. It is alright in the event that their facial expression is not, however, neutral; they can’t be shot with their mouth open or with objects behind the background.

          Valid travel health care insurance is an obligatory necessity for everybody applying for a Schengen Visa to cover any costs that might emerge during their visit to the Schengen Part State. We can get travel protection in our country of residence or on the web. Our Schengen Travel Protection Plan should meet the following requirements:

          Assuming we have recently visited the Schengen Area with a passport that has proactively expired, we should submit it with different documents to demonstrate our movements. On the off chance that we are holders of multiple passports, we are expected to bring every one of them.

          Our flight ticket, assuming that we are getting there, presents our driving license, green card, and our vehicle’s enlistment. The embassy or consulate can expect us to give a flight schedule or a full circle flight reservation, which is a detailed course of our flight that incorporates the following data:

• A flight name
• Your full name
• Arrival and departure dates
• The price of your ticket
• A reservation number or booking ID
• Details of any connecting flights.
• Airport IATA codes

          We do not necessarily need to purchase a flight ticket before applying for a Schengen visa; we can present a flight ticket we booked and then pay for it after receiving the visa.

          An introductory letter should be addressed to the department or international safe haven of the part of the country where we are applying for a visa. The introductory letter is an approach to acquainting ourselves with the visa authorities of the country we need to visit and expressing the purposes behind our movement. An elegantly composed introductory letter should be short and clear, not longer than two pages, and can help us get our visa.

A Schengen Visa cover letter must include:

• The place we will accommodate
• The reason for our travel to the member state
• What will we do during our visit to the member state?
• The date we enter and when we plan to exit the Schengen area
• Explain why we were unable to submit the documents (if there are any of the required documents missing).
• What other countries will we visit (if we plan on visiting other Schengen countries)?
• Our employment status

          This document is expected in situations where we have been welcomed as guests by either a family member or a relative. The invitation contains significant information about our host and us, like our name, date of birth, address, relationship, etc.

          The department or international safe haven where we apply for a Schengen Visa will expect us to submit verification of convenience. This implies that we need to provide proof that we have a spot to remain during our visit to the member state.

• Your entry and exit dates
• A valid hotel reservation code
• Hotel address.
• Hotel contact information or details of telephone number, email, contact person, etc.
• Name of the place.
• Telephone number and email.
• Date of entry and exit.
• Your full name
• Address of the place.
• Name in which the reservations were made.

          While applying for a Schengen visa, we should provide evidence that we have adequate financial means to help ourselves and cover our costs during our visit to Europe. We can demonstrate our financial adequacy in one of the following ways:

• Credit card.
• Proof of Employment.
• A bank statement of our financial movements for the last 3 months

          The minimum amount required is different in each country; therefore, we can consult with the relevant consular authority in our country.

• Name and surname of the landlord
• Signature of the host.
• Address of the rented place
• His or her contact details, such as email, telephone, home address, etc.
• Dates when you will be staying.
• Contact information of the host’s email and phone number.
• Address of the place.
• Full name of the host.
• The period during which the place has been rented by the applicant (entry and exit dates)
• The area of the place and the number of members living there

          The visa expense is charged in EUR, in the public money of the third nation or country, or in the cash utilized in the nation where the application is submitted. When we pay the visa charge, we will get a receipt as proof of payment.

The visa fees or charges for the Schengen Visa are as follows:

• • Adults and Elders: 80 EUR
  • Children between the ages of 6 and 12 will be charged 40 EUR.

          Proof of student status. A document that demonstrates that we are students, for example, a student card or a duplicate of the registration at the college, the student list marked and stepped by the college, and the on-going record of documents We will likewise have to submit evidence, for example, that we have sufficient cash to cover our whole stay in the member state.

          Proof of employment. An original, marked letter from a business or late pay slip In addition to the bank statement, we should likewise introduce our business contract and a get-away affirmation from our manager, expressing the dates we have mentioned off from work and when we are supposed to return.

• Family certificate (if visiting family)
• Marriage certificate.
• Divorce certificate.

          Proof of accommodation may sometimes be required, depending on the embassy. It is important to provide rental agreements, hotel bookings, or flight reservations.

          We also need to provide a document proving that you are a legal citizen in our current country of residence.

          The consulate or embassy of the Schengen Member State will collect our biometric identifiers (a photo as stipulated above and finger prints), which can be stored in the Schengen Visa Information System (VIS).

We will be required to show up in person to have our fingerprints taken in accordance with ICAO standards and the Commission Decision, whereas there is no need to be present for the photograph.