If you are planning to apply for Schengen visa for traveling to Europe, Pakistan Observer brings complete guide to make your process hassle-free. Check our guide for all essential document checklists for successful application, and the latest visa updates.
In this blog, you’ll find Schengen visa fee, eligibility criteria, application procedures, document preparation advice, tips, travel insurance guidance, and other details. Schengen Visa holders can visit any of 27 countries in the Schengen Area for up to 3 months within a 180-day period for tourism, business, or transit.
Schengen Visa facilitates free and unrestricted movement within the participating European nations. Applicants must apply at the consulate of the country they plan to visit, or where they will spend the most time, and provide documents such as a valid passport, travel itinerary, insurance, proof of accommodation, and financial means.
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Details |
| Personal Information |
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| Name/Surname |
Enter your last name. |
| Surname at Birth |
Mention any previous surnames. |
| First Name/Given Name |
Provide your first name. |
| Date of Birth |
Put your Day-Month-Year format. |
| Place of Birth |
Mention city or town of your birth. |
| Country of Birth |
State the country where you were born. |
| Current Nationality |
Enter your current nationality. |
| Sex |
Choose your gender (male or female). |
| Marital Status |
Select your marital status (single, married, etc.). |
| Minors |
Provide surname, first name, address, and parents’ or guardians’ nationality for minors. |
| National Identity Number |
Input your national ID number if applicable. |
| Type of Travel Document |
Specify the type of passport or travel document (e.g., ordinary, diplomatic). |
| Number of Travel Document |
Enter the passport number. |
| Date of Issue |
Indicate the passport issuance date. |
| Valid Until |
State the expiration date of your passport. |
| Issued By |
Mention the country or authority that issued the passport. |
| Applicant’s Home Address and E-Mail Address |
Provide your residential address, email, and phone number. |
| Residence in a Country Other Than the Current Country of Nationality |
Indicate your residence permit number and its expiry date if applicable. |
| Current Occupation |
State your job or profession. |
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| Section |
Details |
| Travel Details |
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| Employer and Employer’s Address and Telephone Number |
Include your employer’s or educational institution’s contact details. |
| Main Purpose of the Journey |
Choose the reason for your visit (e.g., tourism, business). |
| Member State of Destination |
List the Schengen countries you plan to visit. |
| Member State of First Entry |
Indicate the first Schengen country you will enter. |
| Number of Entries Requested |
Specify how many times you plan to enter the Schengen area. |
| Duration of Intended Stay or Transit |
Enter the number of days you will stay. |
| Schengen Visas Issued during the Past Three Years |
Indicate if you’ve had any Schengen visas in the past three years and their validity. |
| Fingerprints Collected Previously |
State whether your fingerprints were collected in a prior application. |
| Entry Permit for the Final Country of Destination |
Provide details about any entry permit for your final destination if applicable. |
| Intended Date of Arrival in the Schengen Area |
Enter your expected arrival date. |
| Intended Date of Departure from the Schengen Area |
Enter your expected departure date. |
| Surname and First Name of the Inviting Person |
Provide details of your host or accommodation, including their address and contact information. |
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| Details of the Contact Person in the Company |
For business visas, provide the contact details of someone from your company or organization. |
| Cost of Travelling and Living during the Applicant’s Stay Covered |
Indicate who will cover your expenses and how (e.g., cash, credit card). |
| Personal Data of the Family Member who is an EU Citizen |
Provide details of any EU citizen relative (name, date of birth, nationality, passport/ID number). |
| Family Relationship with an EU Citizen |
Specify your relationship with the EU citizen (e.g., spouse, child). |
| Place and Date |
Enter the city and date when you are completing the form. |
| Signature |
Sign the form; parents or guardians must sign for minors. |
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