Allows visitors to visit a number of designated countries within Europe on a single visa. Allows you to travel as a tourist or for a short study abroad programme.

1. Schengen Visa
Scheme
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2. Workshop Format
 What is Schengen visa scheme
 Countries included in Schengen visa
scheme
 How and where to apply
 Application form and documents
requirements

3. Schengen Visa Scheme
• Allows visitors to visit a number of designated countries within Europe on a
single visa.
• Allows you to travel as a tourist or for a short study abroad programme
•Allows you to enter/re enter 26 countries for up to 90 days.
•Maximum total stay is 90 days within 6 months period
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4. Countries included in Schengen
Visa scheme
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5. Countries included – How to
Apply
◦ Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,
Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy,
Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands,
Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia,
Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.

6. Where to apply
 If you want to visit one Schengen country, apply to
the Embassy or Consulate of that country
If visiting several countries, you should apply to the
Embassy of whichever country is your ‘main
destination’
If visiting several countries in the Schengen area
without having a main destination, you should apply
to the Embassy of the country where you will first
enter the Schengen area

7. How to apply
 Visit relevant Embassy web page
 Check visa fees and country specific
requirements
 Download application form / complete online form
 Read Schengen visa/tourist visa guidelines
 Check information on where and how to apply
 All documents you provide should not be older
than one month. Some embassies/centres – not
older than one week

8. How to apply
 Requirements vary but you will always need:
1. Application form
2. Passport and Visa
3. Photos (check website for requirements)
4. Student Statement from MyUniHub – certain
countries have specific requirements meaning that
the statement can take a few days to produce, so
make sure you request this in advance

9. 5. Proof of funds (bank statement covering 3 months)
Some embassies require minimum amount per day.
Ideally you should have £60 per day.
6. Proof of reserved accommodation or invitation from
friend/relative. Some countries may require your invitation
to be validated or issued by local council office.
7. Proof of travel – flights/e-tickets
8. Travel insurance -(Travelshop in Fulton House or main
Post Office in city centre)
* Some embassies may need additional attendance letter
** Passport and UK visa must be valid at least three months beyond date of return to UK

10. Study abroad programme
 If you are doing a short study abroad
programme, you will need:
1.A letter from the Study Abroad Office
2.A letter from the overseas institution
confirming your acceptance on a course at
their institution. This letter should also confirm
your accommodation arrangements.

11. Where to apply
 Check embassy web pages for information
 Must apply in-person
 Most embassies based in London. Cardiff VAC –
Belgium, Italy and Switzerland/Liechtenstein
 Check visa processing time and allow sufficient time
for visa application to be processed. Usually a week for
most nationals. Some can be one month or more

12. Other things to consider
 You must have at least 3 months of UK leave left
after your travel to the Schengen area
 If this is your first Schengen visa application, likely
to be granted single entry (rather than multiple entry)
only
 Be careful when planning your journey and
leaving/returning to the Schengen area
 Which visa - Tourist visa / Short stay / Family or
friends visa (more requirements)

16. Schengen visa
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