CHECKLIST FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION

  • Proof of residence
  • Proof of visa status - VEVO (Visa Entitlement Verification Online) [i]
  • Reservation of return or round ticket, including confirmation of the booking of an organised trip including a detailed itinerary. In the case of transit: visa or other entry permit for the third country of destination; tickets for onward journey
  • Proof of financial means in the country of residence (including recent bank statements showing movement of means over a certain period (minimum last three months)
  • Proof of sponsorship and/or private accommodation (such as invitation from host).
  • If married or in a partnership, provide a marriage certificate or registered partnership agreement [ii]

a)Tourism or visiting family/friends

  • A document from the establishment providing the accommodation or any other appropriate document indicating the accommodation envisaged

b)Business, conference, cultural, religious or political event

  • Official invitation letter from a firm, host organisation, educational establishment or an authority to attend meetings, conferences or events, containing detailed information concerning:
    - address and contacts of the inviting entity
    - name and position of the countersigning person
    - purpose and duration of stay
    - person or entity who will bear the travel and living costs (if applicable)
  • Documents proving the applicants employment status in the company (for example, contract, proof of social security contribution).

c)Medical treatment

  • A certificate from a medical doctor and/or a medical institution advising that the treatment is necessary
  • An official document from the receiving medical institution confirming that it can perform the specific medical treatment, an estimation of costs and an indication that the patient will be accepted accordingly
  • Proof of prepayment or sufficient financial means to pay for the medical treatment and related expenses.

Footnotes:

  • For any original document you wish to take back with you, please provide us with a copy.
  • General-Consulates of Greece in Melbourne & Adelaide, and Consulate of Greece in Perth represent France for Schengen visas (short stay visas). In case you apply for a Schengen visa for France please note that France has a special form of invitation (Attestation d’ Accueil), in which the signature of the inviting party is attested by the local Minicipality Authorities (it can be downloaded from http:/

[i]Visa label on your passport or e-mail notification from VEVO directly sent to the e-mail of the consular mission

[ii] Marriage and children’s original birth certificates issued by the State or Province Registrar, if you travel as a family (more documentation, i.e. written, duly notarized and officially authenticated consent to be requested if the minor is travelling with one/none parent or legal guardian accompanying him/her).