Applicants for Schengen visas are required to submit multiple supplemental documents and materials (for a complete list of required documents, click here ). In general, the specific documents that you submit will depend on the type of Schengen visa you are applying for and what country you are applying to. However, no matter how you apply or where you apply to, you will have to fill out a Schengen visa application form.
The Schengen visa application form is a document you must fill out and submit as part of your Schengen visa application. The form is described as “harmonized”, meaning it is the same format for every country and for every applicant. The form is comprised of 32 questions, and its purpose is to collect your biographical information, including your name, address, and date of birth, as well as basic information about your intended trip, such as where you are staying, how you plan on supporting yourself, and the type of visa you are requesting. Not all the questions will apply to you; some you may not need to fill out.
How you access your Schengen visa application is determined by where you are applying from. Some consulates will allow you to apply and submit an application online, through an e-portal. Others will simply provide you a link to the harmonized form, which you can download and print out.
Each of the 32 Schengen visa application form questions are explained below:
