When applying for a Tourist Schengen Visa, you must submit the following documents:
Visa application form. Fully completed with correct information, printed and signed at the end.
Two recent photos. Taken within the last three months.
Valid passport. No older than ten years and with a minimum validity of three months beyond your planned stay in Schengen. It must have at least two blank pages in order to be able to affix the visa sticker.
Roundtrip reservation or itinerary. A document that includes dates and flight numbers specifying entry and exit from the Schengen area. Find out how to get flight reservation for tourist visa application.
Travel Health Insurance. Evidence that you have purchased health insurance that covers medical emergencies with a minimum of €30,000, for your whole period of stay.
Letter of tour organizer. If you will be traveling with a tour agency.
Proof of financial means. Evidence that shows you have enough money to support yourself throughout your stay in Schengen. This could be a:
Bank account statement.
Sponsorship Letter. When another person will be financially sponsoring your trip to the Schengen Zone. It is also often called as an Affidavit of Support.
A combination of both.
How to Apply :
To complete your Tourist Schengen visa application successfully, follow these steps:
Make sure you qualify for a Tourist Schengen Visa. Due to the fact that there are a several Schengen visa types, you must make sure that the visa you need is this one.
Find out where you need to apply.
Figure out the best time to lodge your tourist visa application.
Collect the required documents for a Tourist Schengen Visa.
Make an appointment at the embassy of your destination country. You may have to make this appointment online or in-person at the embassy / consulate / visa center.
