How to obtain your visa

To obtain your visa, you need to present a number of documents to the embassy or consulate of the country you are visiting in the Schengen area. If you plan to visit more than one country in the Schengen area, the visa will be issued by the country through which you enter the Schengen area.

The documents required when submitting your application are the following:

Your Schengen visa form

• You must use a standard document supplied by an embassy or consulate and submit the required number of copies.
• When you take out the AXA Assistance policy, you will be able to print out as many documents as you need, completed in advance with the information already supplied for your insurance cover.

Passport

A passport, valid for at least three months longer than the requested visa

Purpose of visit

Documents describing the purpose of your visit and the conditions of your journey.

• Your means of transport (e.g. an airline ticket, a bus or train ticket, etc.
• The purpose of the trip: proof of reservation of a tourist trip, or an invitation from someone you know inside Schengen
• You need to prove your means of existence for the duration of your stay: requirements may differ from country to country, so please check with the embassy or consulate
• Proof of lodging, e.g. a hotel reservation.
• In some cases, additional information may be requested.

Proof of insurance cover

You must have proof of adequate insurance covering repatriation and medical care for a minimum of EUR 30 000 at the moment of delivery of your visa. You can see our proposal here or  take out cover immediately.