Wednesday, April 18th, 2012 at
11:52 am
When applying for a Schengen visa you need to remember that although the visa application forms for each Schengen country look similar and have the same questions, you cannot use, say, a French Schengen visa form if you are lodging your application at the Italian Visa Centre/Consulate. You can find the visa form of your chosen Schengen country at that country’s embassy/consulate/visa centre web site. If you have any problems with finding any forms, contact us for help.
The Schengen visa application form must be filled in using black ink and CAPITAL letters so that it is clear and readable. Please note: your signature is required on the form TWICE (entry 37 and the bottom of the form’s last page). The questions that are often answered incorrectly are:
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Tuesday, April 10th, 2012 at
11:22 am
One of the requirements for a Schengen visa that can delay the visa application process includes certification of marriage and birth certificates (for children) if you got married outside the UK.
For example: if you hold a marriage certificate issued in Thailand and you are submitting your visa application for a Schengen visa, first you need to get your marriage certificate translated into English by a notary service, after that the translation of the marriage certificate must be legalised by the Thai Consulate in the UK.
Another example: if you got married in Russia, the translation of your marriage certificate must be certified by the Russian Consulate in London or Edinburgh. Please note that some consulates require to book an appointment to do that, and according to our experience it may take between 2 and 4 weeks to get one, so allow enough time for the whole process.
Thursday, February 23rd, 2012 at
1:45 pm
If you are not afraid of chilly weather and lots of snow, why not visit Russia in winter? To many that can be a quite exotic experience! Even if you have already been to Moscow, for example, you still can find a lot of places of interest to see. After having visited all the main attractions like Red Square, the Moscow Kremlin, Old Arbat Street, Sparrow Hills and the State Tretiakov Gallery for a less touristy feel, escape to the Patriarshy (Patriarchy) Ponds - the location of Mikhail Bulgakov’s novel, The Master and Margarita. It’s a quiet residential area in the heart of the city; in winter, the pond is turned into a skating rink, beautifully decorated with colourful lights. At the end of Novy Arbat Street, you can take the river pathway which eventually becomes free of traffic and relatively serene. The frozen river, with icebreaker boats ploughing through it, is quite a sight.
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Thursday, January 12th, 2012 at
11:35 pm
Join us for a special online presentation “7 Secrets To A Successful Schengen Visa Application” on 17 January at 8pm GMT.
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Saturday, March 12th, 2011 at
12:18 pm
What we often see is that visa applicants follow the instructions that are given by inviting companies in Kazakhstan, and quite often these instructions are not complete or incorrect.
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Friday, February 11th, 2011 at
12:11 pm
A multiple entry Schengn visa is the best option if you like travelling.
There is so much to see in Europe and nowadays it is easy to get affordable tickets and find reasonable accommodation in all Schengen countries.
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Friday, February 4th, 2011 at
10:38 pm
Electronic visa application forms are becoming more popular with consulates but many applicants find on line forms confusing and time consuming. Here are a few tips on filling out India visa electronic form.
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Sunday, January 23rd, 2011 at
6:51 pm
Schengen visa processing times vary from consulate to consulate. It takes from a few days to three weeks to process a Schengen visa application but for some nationalities and depending on demand it may take about 8 weeks.
That is why you should plan your trip to the Schengen area well in advance.
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Sunday, January 16th, 2011 at
5:39 pm
Our recent case study: one of the clients holds a French Schengen visa which is valid for one year and expires on 20 February 2011.
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Thursday, January 13th, 2011 at
10:27 pm
Your Tourist, Business or Private Russian visa must be registered with the Russian authorities if you are planning to stay in Russia for longer than 3 days.
The visa registration rule was introduced mostly for visitors from the CIS countries rather than other foreigners to avoid illegal immigration. The registration is complete when you get a slip of paper confirming that your visa has been registered.
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