Which documents do I need?

Please always bring the original plus one photocopy of all documents mentioned below. Please note that
incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Basic requirements
A passport with at least two blank pages and residence permit for the UK, both valid for at
least three months longer than intended return date. Please note that only passports that
have been issued (not extended!) within the past ten years can be endorsed with a visa.
Visa application form with colour photo (see link on the right hand side for application form
and further information on passport photos)
new:Additional Information sheet to be signed [pdf, 309.19k]
Confirmed return airline/ferry/train ticket
A travel health insurance covering at least 30,000 and valid for all member states of
Schengen
Proof of address in UK (i.e. utility bill, bank statement, council tax bill, pension certificate
Previous passports and visas
Tourist Visa (sightseeing, travelling the country)
Confirmed hotel bookings covering all your stay in the Schengen countries
Evidence of sufficient funds to support yourself during your stay, e.g. recent bank statement
or traveller's cheques. We cannot accept Travel Money Cards nor cash
Evidence of occupation/student status, i.e. original, recently signed letter from your
employer / school / university
If you are financially supported by your spouse, i.e. you do not work yourself, please also
provide marriage certificate, spouse's passport and bank statements
Minors (under 18 years of age)
Separate application form for each child
Application must be signed by both parents unless one parent has sole custody or a
residence order for the minor (proof thereof to be submitted, e.g. court order, adoption
documents, sole custody certification).
Original passports from both parents and copy
Original birth certificate of each child and copy
Schengen visa: 60.00 (payable in British Pounds GBP only)
Exceptions:
Children under six years of age, school pupils, students and accompanying teachers on
study or educational trips as well as researchers (when travelling for research purpose only)
will be exempt from the visa fee by all Schengen states regardless of their nationality
Spouses/children/parents of EU/EEA/EFTA nationals that are eligible for a EU-family member
visa are exempt from the visa fee
If you are a citizen of Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cape Verde,
Georgia, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Russia, Serbia or Ukraine the visa fee is reduced
(35)
Visa fee for children age 6 to 12 is reduced (35)