Along with the application form, you are also requested to submit the following douments:
- Valid passport or travel document
- Documentation to prove how you intend to support your stay in Europe. You may present the following as a proof of means of subsistence: cash in convertible currency, travellers cheques, cheque books for a foreign currency account, credit cards or any other means that guarantees funds in hard currency.
- Supporting document regarding accommodation. However, you may be exempted from providing the required documentation if you have sufficient financial means to support your stay and accommodation costs while in Europe.
- At least 2 passport-sized photos
- Travel itinerary
- Medical/travel insurance valid for your entire stay in Europe
- Letter of acceptance from your university
- A bank receipt to prove you have paid the processing fee
You can electronically fill in the form for a Schengen Visa and print it out:
Click here to download the form for a Schengen Visa in English
Click here to download the form for a Schengen Visa in Spanish
Click here to download the form for a Schengen Visa in French
The consulate or embassy of the country you are submitting your application form to, may also request you additional documentation, like for example, a certificate to prove you have no criminal records.
Please, always check with the consulate or embassy which additional documents you need to submit.
Source: Common Consular Instructions on Visas for the Diplomatic Missions and Consular Posts
