Your Journey Starts
With the Right Visa

If you are legally resident in the UK and meet the relevant application requirements, you may be able to apply from the UK. The correct application route depends on your circumstances and main destination.

You would generally apply to the country that is your main destination, meaning where you will spend the most time. If you are spending equal time in several countries, you would usually apply to the one you enter first. Our consultation service can help you confirm the right route for your plans.

Requirements vary by country and by your circumstances, but commonly requested items include a valid passport, a completed application form, passport-style photographs, proof of your UK status, travel insurance, accommodation and travel details, and evidence of funds. Your passport usually needs to have been issued within the last ten years and remain valid for at least three months after you plan to leave the Schengen area. Always check the exact list published by the embassy or visa application centre you will use.

Visa fees are set by the relevant authorities and can change, and some application centres charge an additional service fee. Check the current fee on the official website of the embassy or application centre for your destination before you apply.

Applicants are normally required to hold travel medical insurance that is valid across the Schengen area for the whole stay. The minimum cover and policy requirements are set by the authorities, so check them before you buy a policy. Our travel insurance service can help you understand what is needed.

It is best to start preparing well before your planned travel date. This gives you time to gather documents, arrange an appointment and address any missing information.

Yes. Our document checking service helps you organise your supporting documents and identify areas that may need attention before submission.

Our consultation service can help you understand the relevant requirements and identify the appropriate route based on your travel plans.

If an application is refused, you should receive a written notice explaining the reason. Depending on the country, you may be able to appeal or to submit a new application with corrected or stronger supporting information. Our team can help you understand the reasons given and prepare any further application, but we cannot overturn a decision.

ETIAS is a planned travel authorisation for visa-exempt travellers, including British passport holders, and the Entry/Exit System (EES) digitally records border crossings. Launch dates for these systems have changed more than once, so check the official EU and GOV.UK travel pages for the latest position before you travel. ETIAS is not the same as a Schengen visa.

No. Visa decisions are made by the relevant embassy, consulate or immigration authority. Our role is to provide professional preparation and guidance, not guarantee an outcome.