Schengen Visa Tourist Checklist

Applying for a Schengen Visa? Ensure you have all the necessary documents with this comprehensive checklist. This guide will help you prepare everything needed for a smooth visa application process.

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1. Visa Application Form

Requirement: A duly filled and signed application form in English. For minors, it must be signed by parents or legal guardians.

2. Passport Photos

Quantity: Two recent passport-sized photos.

Specifications: Size 35 mm x 45 mm, with specific guidelines on contrast, head size, and background.

3. Valid Passport

At least two free pages, valid for at least 90 days after the visa's expiration, and duly signed by the holder.

4. Residence Permit

Original and a copy of the residence permit, valid for at least one month after returning from the Schengen states.

5. Passport Copies

Two copies of the applicant's passport's first page and copies of previous Schengen visas from the last three years.

6. Employment Evidence

Documents required vary depending on your employment status (employee, self-employed, unemployed).

7. Student Applicants (Including Minors)

An original letter from the school, dated within 30 days before submission, with full details of the applicant.

8. Sponsored Applicants

Sponsor letter from a close relative, proof of relationship, and sponsor's financial documents.

9. Travel Itinerary

Details of the exact dates, cities, and transport methods within the Schengen area, and relevant documents if visiting non-Schengen countries.

10. Round Trip Ticket

Booking confirmation in English or Italian, fully paid, with the applicant's name matching the passport.

11. Hotel Booking Confirmation

Must cover the entire trip duration, with the hotel name, address, and applicant's full name listed.

12. Medical Insurance

Minimum coverage of €30,000 for urgent hospitalization or repatriation, covering the entire Schengen area and stay duration.

13. Proof of Economic Situation

Bank statements for the last three months, with the name matching the passport.

14. Minors' Documentation

Depending on the travel circumstances (with both parents, one parent, or alone), specific documents are required.

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