Travelling to Europe - Schengen Visa
The Schengen visa, which is valid for three months, allows you to visit EEA countries.
Appplying for a Schengen Visa
If you want to visit only one Schengen Country you need to apply to the Embassy or Consulate of that Country.
You can find details of foreign embassies in the UK on this link.
If you want to visit more than one Schegen country you need to to apply to the Embassy or Consulate of the Country where you will spend the most time.
What documentation do you need?
- passport / official travel document
- completed application form(s)
- passport-sized photograph(s)
- certificate of student status from the Student Services Information Desk (SSiD)
- proof of purpose of visit eg. official letter of invitation from conference; confirmed return airline ticket, or a confirmed hotel booking
- proof of sufficient funds to cover visit e.g. bank statements, travellers cheques or credit cards
- proof of travel insurance to cover medical costs.
- Certificate of Student Status
For more information about Shengen Visas and Travelling to Europe we recommend that you read the UKCISA information sheet "Frequently asked questions about Schengen Visas"