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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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.

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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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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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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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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The number of calls from people whose Schengen visa application was refused is on the increase. It turns out that to have a Schengen visa approved most applicants go to the visa application centre or consulate three times, because their visa application is not accepted when they submit it at first.

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How long does it take to process a Schengen visa application?

Schengen visa processing times vary from consulate to consulate.
At some Schengen consulates your visa may be issued on the same day (it is a very rare occasion though), others will require from a few days to a few weeks, depending on the applicant’s nationality. You should plan your trip to the Schengen area well in advance.

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According to our experience quite a few applicants for Schengen visas do not have their visas approved when they submit their visa applications.

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French Schengen Visa for Disneyland in Paris

If you live in the UK and hold a valid French Schengen visa, one of the holiday destinations not to be missed is Disneyland in Paris.

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