The mandatory documents to apply for a Student Schengen Visa are as follows:
- 1. Two visa application forms. Fully completed, with correct and honest answers. Print it and sign the form at the end.
- 2. Two identical photos. Taken within the last three months according to the Schengen visa photo requirements.
- 3. Valid passport. Issued within the last 10 years with validity of at least 3 months after the end of the planned journey.
- 4. A copy of the passport’s biometric data.
- 5. Previous passports. Tied together with a rubber band. Do not staple them!
- 6. Proof of residency. Some sort of document issued by the country where you are applying from as proof that you are a citizen or resident of that country.
- 7. Roundtrip reservation or itinerary. Specifying the dates and flight numbers of entry and exit from the Schengen area.
- 8. Travel medical insurance. A document issued by your Europe health insurer, confirming you have insurance for the whole Schengen territory, throughout your whole stay with coverage of €30,000 for emergency health situations.
- 9. Proof of accommodation. Evidence where you
will be staying, during your time in the Schengen zone. This could be
one of the following:
- 1. Dormitory contract. Signed between you and an official of a dormitory in the country where you will be staying.
- 2. Rent Agreement. A contract with a property owner in this Schengen state, specifying the address and other information details about the facility and landlord.
- 10. Letter of Invitation. A letter was written by a resident in the country you are applying to enter, confirming they are willing to take you in their home throughout the period you will be there.
- 11.Letter of acceptance at an EU University/College/School. A recent, official, and signed letter stating your name/type of studies/length of studies/part of a European program if applicable/number of hours per week.
- 12. Proof of academic qualifications. Diploma, academic records, attestation of the application for equivalence, or decision /dispatch of equivalence.
- 13.Proof of financial means. Documents that show one is able to reside and financially maintain him/herself during their stay in the Schengen zone. This can be one of the following:
- 14.Scholarship. Original attestation of an official scholarship of minimum 631€/month.
- 15.Bank account statement. Showing your bank balance for the last three months.
- 16.Sponsorship