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Schengen Visas
If you’re an Indian, South African or Pakistani National on a temporary UK work visa (such as Tier 1 or Tier 2) you will need to gain a Schengen Visa to visit another European Country. Schengen Visas make travelling in Europe less bureaucratic as they remove the need for border controls within member states.
A Schengen Visa will allow you to travel freely within the Schengen Area for a maximum stay of 90 days in a 6 month period. Please be aware that the visa is only intended for travel, not work.
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The Schengen Area
The Schengen Area currently comprises:Austria Denmark France Iceland Latvia Malta Poland Slovenia Switzerland |
Belgium Estonia Germany Italy Lithuania Netherlands Portugal Spain |
Czech Republic Finland Hungary Greece Luxembourg Norway Slovak Republic Sweden |
Nationals of these countries may travel freely between member states.
Nationals of Countries that do not require Schengen Visas
If you come from a country outside the Schengen Area you may be able to travel freely within the zone without a separate visa. Those that come from the following countries can travel freely within the Schengen Area without a visa:|
Andorra Bolivia Bulgaria Croatia Ecuador Honduras Japan Malaysia New Zealand Paraguay Singapore USA |
Argentina Brazil Canada Costa Rica El Salvador Ireland South Korea Mexico Nicaragua Romania Uruguay Vatican City |
Australia Brunei Chile Cyprus Guatemala Israel Liechtenstein Monaco Panama San Marino United Kingdom Venezula |
If you do not come from one of these countries you will require a Schengen Visa.
Visa Requirements & Applications
In order to apply for a Schengen Visa you must have at least 3 months remaining on your UK work visa, if you do not it is highly unlikely the visa will be approved.Applications should be made to the embassy or consulate of the primary country you wish to visit i.e. if you intend to spend 3 weeks in Germany and then 1 week in France you would submit the application to the Germany Embassy in London.
In order to apply you will need documents including:
- A fully completed and signed Schengen Visa Application Form
- 2 Passport sized photos
- Valid National Passport
- Proof of Medical Insurance (Travel Insurance)
- Proof of sufficient financial funds
- Application Fee
- Birth Certificates (for dependent children)
- Marriage Certificate (for dependent spouse)
- Current Tenancy Agreement (where applicable)
- Letter from Employer (where applicable)
Once you have gained an approval you can travel freely within the Schengen Area for the remainder of the visa. For more information please contact the Diplomatic Post of the country you wish to visit.
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