Flight Reservation-The Key to Unlocking Visa Experience

Schengen is a border-free area and includes 27 countries in its region. It allows more than 425 million EU and non-EU citizens to join Schengen for numerous purposes. 

Whether it is business, tourism, family visiting, or studies. Furthermore, training placements and other non-gainful activities are also included. 

The stay is for a minimum of 90 to a maximum of 180 days. 

What is a Schengen Visa?

A Schengen visa is a short and temporary stay in the Schengen area until the validity of the visa permit. Moreover, the visa issued by any one Schengen state is valid in all member states.

Furthermore, the person can travel in any Schengen country on a single visa. In this blog, we will explore the benefits of a Schengen visa. We will guide you about the role of flight reservations in visa processing.

What are the Legal Requirements for a Schengen Visa?

The individual who wants to apply for a Schengen visa must have the following documents

• Proof of flight itinerary
• Dual sign visa application form
• Passport
• Cover Letter
• Two passport-size pictures
• Proof of Accommodation
• Evidence of Financial Means
• Travel health insurance policy

Proof of Flight Itinerary

The proof of flight reservation includes details about

• Flight number
• Name of flight
• Reservation codes
• The dates of the round trip (including entry and exit)
• The airport IAFA code

The flight reservation smooths the visa application process. Moreover, it is also a mandatory document.

For further information about the reservation of a flight, you can visit www.schengenflightreservationvisa.com.

Dual Sign Visa Application Form

The person who is applying for a visa must fill out a visa application form, as it is the basic requirement.

The application form has four main section

• Personal Information
• Invitation Information
• Travel information
• Dates and Signature

However, It can be filled in two ways as

• Online on the website of the embassy
• Physically at embassy

Online on the website of the embassy

The person who never wants to visit the embassy can fill out the form. Moreover, the form filling is quite simple. The embassy has provided all the guidelines on its website.

After filling out the form, attach the documents with the application form. Then submit the application form by clicking the submit button.

However, you will receive a confirmation email from the embassy. After that, download the form and submit it to the embassy after signing it.

Physically at the embassy

You can also submit the form at the embassy. Fill out the form, attach the documents and sign the form. Then submit it to the embassy and pay the application fee.

Both processes are simple and tailored for the ease of people.

Passport

You must have a valid and updated passport. However, the passport must meet the following criteria.

• Have validity of more than three months after visa expiry
• Have two blank pages for affixing arrival and departure dates
• Updates in the last three months

Moreover, you can renew your passport before applying for a visa.

Cover Letter

A cover letter explains the intention of your visit. It is just like a letter and written in simple English. Moreover, it includes details about

• Your personal information
• The reason for travel
• Dates of arrival and departure
• Further plans during the stay in Schengen
• Place of stay in Schengen

However, it is a flowchart for your journey that clears your reason to visit Schengen.

Two passport-size photos

You must have two passport-size photos under the following conditions

• Captured in high-resolution
• Having the size of 35mm in width and 45mm in length
• The background of pictures must be in solid color, as required by the embassy
• There is no spot or mark on the picture
• Pictures clicked in the last three months
• The face of the applicant is visible
• The eye color and face features are clear

However, the pictures must show the natural complexion of a person.

Proof of Accommodation

You must have proof of stay in Schengen which clears that you have a valid place of stay in Schengen. Moreover, you have to provide information about

• The name and location of the hotel/hostel or institute
• The contact details of the host
• Reservation code

If you are intending to stay at the place of a family member, then you need to show

• Details of a family member
• Address of residence
• The details of family members
• Letter from the host

In case of employment, you are staying at the place provided by the company. Then you need to show

• The written proof of residency granted to the company
• The duration of the temporary residence permit.

Evidence of Financial Means

Before applying for a Schengen visa you must have enough money saved in your bank account. It clears the embassy that you have enough money to manage expenses in Schengen.

Moreover, it includes the evidence of

• Credit card
• Bank statement ( of last three months)
• Proof of sponsor

A sponsor is the person who will financially support you in the Schengen region. However, the sponsor also has enough money to support you.

Travel Health Insurance Policy

You must have a travel health insurance policy for staying in Schengen. However, it can buy in 30, 000 euros, and beneficial in

• Hospital expenses
• Diagnosis and surgeries
• Heart attacks
• Broken bones
• Emergency transport
• Minor illness as seasonal impact

However, it will protect you in Schengen during emergencies.

How Reservation of a Flight is different from a Booked Flight Ticket?

Flight reservation is different from the booked ticket because

• It is the temporary hold on flight seat
• Can be cancel
• Mandatory document for visa application
• Cheaper to reserve
• Can be refunded (in some cases)
• Have reservation code

Whereas, the booked flight ticket is

• Official confirmation of seat
• Confirm the date of your intended journey
• Non-refundable

What is the booking Fee for a flight?

It is free but some airlines charge fees for booking online or in person. The phone booking fee is $25.

Whereas, in person booking fee is $35.