Documents for a Schengen visa

Application and identity

Typical core documents include the visa application, a valid travel document, biometric information or photo, and any additional identity or legal-residence evidence required by the mission.

Purpose, financing and return

The authority may require evidence of travel purpose and circumstances, sufficient financial means, and evidence relevant to the intention to leave before the visa expires.

Travel medical insurance

For the uniform Schengen visa, Article 15 of the Visa Code provides for adequate and valid travel medical insurance with at least EUR 30,000 cover and the required territorial and temporal scope.

The local checklist is decisive

Embassies and consulates can request additional evidence depending on location and purpose. Always use the current checklist of the competent mission.

Questions about this page

Is this list exhaustive?

No. It is a category overview; the competent mission's checklist is authoritative.

Can this website pre-check my documents?

No. It does not review or approve application documents.

Where to verify this authoritatively

Always confirm the individual case with the competent mission, authority or institution using the linked official source.