Schengen visa application

Schengen area
Schengen area's territory
Free movement of persons
Uniform rules of entry in the Schengen area

Schengen visa categories
Definition of a Schengen visa
Short-stay visa
Transit visa
Airport transit visa

Compulsory visa
Travellers subject to the visa requirement
Travellers subject to the airport transit visa requirement by ALL States
Travellers subject to the airport transit visa requirement by SOME States

Visa exemptions
Travellers exempted from the Schengen visa
Holders of a residence permit allowing entry or transit without a visa
Holders of diplomatic, official or service passports
Moroccan residents of Tetuan or Nador

Visa requirements
Required documents to obtain a Schengen visa
Proof of funds

Proof of funds
Principle
Reference amounts

Travel insurance
Compulsory travel insurance to obtain the Schengen visa

Visa fee
Amount
Visa fee reduced or waived

Visa extension
Requirement
Competent authority

Appeal
Appealing against a Schengen visa denial
Other countries

Schengen Information System
Definition
Spouse of EU national
Right of access to SIS data
Right of correction or deletion of SIS data
National Control Authorities