Where do most Schengen Visa applicants come from? Some of the busiest…

Where do most Schengen Visa applicants come from?

Some of the busiest consulates of Schengen states is the one of Russia which holds for a quarter of the all number of Schengen visa applications as for 2018. The one in Saint Petersburg and other consulates in Moscow identify as the busiest.

Which type of Visa is perfect for students who wish to attend a summer program in Europe?

Attending summer programs can be a fun and exciting experience that will bring you so much new information about specific fields of study. All students can now enter Europe by using the easiest type of visa: Schengen.

Where should you apply to receive a Schengen Visa?

If you’re looking to apply for a Visa to enter one country only, you should apply at that country’s embassy but if you want to visit more than one Schengen country you have to apply at the embassy of the country you’re going to spend most of your time in

Which part of the application process is the most important when you are applying for the Schengen Visa?

The most important part of the Schengen application procedure is to answer the personal questions asked in the online application. You will have to show information about your previous criminal records, your presence in conflict zones, orders to leave the territory of a Member State and the return decisions issued.

What is a remonstrance and how can it benefit you?

If your Schengen Visa has been denied, you may apply for a review of the decision. This is called a remonstrance. But you have to check with the embassy first because not all states of the Schengen zone offer this opportunity.

How important is it to recheck your documents before applying for a Visa?

Of course applying for a Schengen visa takes a lot of time and effort to gather all the documents and be precise as most embassies want and even when you send out all the documents, the approval is not guaranteed. It is important to re-check your documents many times.

Has the acceptance rate of the Schengen Visa increased or decreased with time?

While the number of applications is high, over 16 million a year, the refusal rate has been increasing in the last years. Each year, it keeps increasing slowly.

I have booked flights and accommodation in my destination country that I cannot cancel.

Does my PROTRIP-WORLD insurance cover the expenses? No, travel expenses are not covered by the international health insurance. We recommend: Contact your hotel or airline to clarify whether a goodwill arrangement (rebooking or cancellation) is possible.

What is a Schengen Visa and where can you use it?

Visiting the beautiful tourist attractions of Europe has been made easier by the Schengen Visa. It is a short term stay visa that gives you access to 26 European countries without being checked at every border.