How many people apply for a Schengen Visa every year?
The Schengen Visa is the most commonly used Visa in Europe.
It gives you entrance to 26 countries without needing any additional documents.
In the year past years, more than 14 million people used a Schengen Visa to travel around the European continent.
Visa applications get rejected all the time for various reasons!
If this has happened to you, you should write an appeal letter stating the reasons why you think that their decision is incorrect.
The appeal letter should include your personal details, the date your application got rejected, the reason it got rejected, the reason you believe the rejection is incorrect and your signature at the end.
What kind of information does the Schengen Visa Application ask from you?
The Schengen Visa application will ask you questions about your criminal records or presence in conflict zones during your life.
Beside this, it will also ask for your personal information and travel document which is your passport.
What should you do before applying for a Schengen Visa?
Before applying for a Schengen Visa, you should look up the type of visa you need depending on the reason of your stay there.
There are three types of Schengen Visas. These are:
The Uniform Schengen Visa,
The Limited Territorial Validity Visa and The National Visa.
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