Travel Insurance for Schengen Visa

Before talking about Schengen visa types, what is the meaning of Schengen itself? Schengen is a treaty and an agreement ratified by various European countries that include as the European Union member to end border checkpoints and control the travel of citizens of those countries. Those countries established Schengen area, it is a special area that allows EU member states to freely travel and move from one country to another. In order to travel freely within Schengen Area,  visitors need Schengen Visa.   They can use this Schengen visa until its validity is ended or exceed the limit of the period. There are three of Schengen Visa types issued by certain embassy or consulate in every Schengen countries. They are Uniform Schengen Visas (USV), Limited territorial validity visas (LTV), and National Visas. Different Schengen visa types have different rules and restrictions. It depends on the nature of traveling and other relevant circumstances. UNIFORM SCHENGEN VISAS Uniform S

The best Travel Insurance for Schengen Visa depends on each individual traveller ,  and what type of traveling they intend to do. Are you backpacking, flash packing, or going on a Bear Grylls Adventure? Like we mentioned before, many insurance companies will have a fine print that stretches over numerous pages explaining the terms of the insurance. Even if it is a boring task, we strongly recommend that you read through all of these terms so you know exactly what your insurance covers and what it doesn’t. No insurance companies will cover any sickness that was present before the trip commenced, for example chronic asthma, joint pain or any other disease that did not occur on the trip itself. Remember to also check if your Travel Insurance for Schengen Visa covers damage or loss of personal belongings, and if it covers the other party should you have an accident involving other people as well. Of course, none of us want to end up in a situation where we have to use our

Types of Schengen Visa Entry According to the purpose of traveling the Uniform Schengen Visa applies to all of the two categories, “A” and “C”. •             “A” category stands for the Airport Transit Visa which allows its holder to travel through the international zone of the Schengen country Airport without entering the Schengen Area. Airport transit visa is mandatory for the citizens travelling from one non-Schengen state to another non-Schengen state through a change of flights in a Schengen country airport. •             “C” category stands for a Short-term visa which allows its holder to reside in a Schengen Area for a certain period of time depending on the visa validity. This particular category, according to the holder’s purpose of the travel can be obtained in a form of: 3 Types of Entry o            Single-entry visa, o            Double-entry visa and o            Multiple-entry visa. You can apply for single, double, or multiple entrie

Schengen Visa Application Processing Time: Applications shall be decided on within 15 calendar days of the date of the lodging of an application which is admissible. This period may be extended up to a maximum of 30 calendar days in individual cases, notably when further scrutiny of the application is needed. Exceptionally, when additional documentation is needed in specific cases, the period may be extended up to a maximum of 60 calendar days. How Many Times Can One Use Schengen VISA? On the visa sticker the “number of entries” is indicated: “1”, “2” or "MULT". The holder of multiple entry visa ("MULT") may enter the  Schengen area   the unlimited number of times during the validity of the visa while respecting the rules on the duration of stay. Important Information •             Charges Incurred for the change in Jurisdiction for visa interview processing vary from Rs 1200 to Rs 2000.(For Instance, one belongs to Mumbai region but he/sh

Whenever you plan traveling to Germany or any other country in Schengen Area, dealing with a pack of requirements to get Schengen or any visa is inescapable. Amongest many other things to arrange for a successful visa application, Booking or Reserving flight itinerary together with hotel reservation, has to be on your top list. The visa consulates acknowledge the fact that it is not wise to purchase a flight ticket before you get your visa. Even if you do so you are suggested to get one which you can avail “free cancellation”. But flight tickets which you can cancel are at least 25% more expensive than non-cancellation flights. So, the European Union’s visa consulate advice has been amended. “Round trip reservation or itinerary with dates and flight numbers specifying entry and exit from Schengen state.  Some Schengen authorities acceptthe itinerary when applying for the visa but request the original air  ticket when  visa is collected “. So, it is clear that you can s

Schengen visa embassies and consulates ask for a compulsory flight reservation document when making a visa application. It is used to confirm that the applicant is actually intending to travel to the places on the dates stated. The document is also used to show that the applicant is actually intending to make the journey back. Provide proof of intention to get back on the dates as stated on the application form (where applicable). For example, if you have claimed in your visa application form that you are intending to come back on a certain date, but you have provided a one-way flight itinerary, then your visa application is likely to be declined because of the inconsistency of intentions. Theflight itinerary is also used to show the embassy your commitment to  the travel .   It serves to show the importance that you have attached to your travel plans. Sometimes some applicants are not committed to their travel plans. They end up not using the visa even after it has been

Introduction A flight booking and travel itinerary are key documentary requirements for a Schengen visa. In this article, we discuss the relevance of these documents in an application for a Schengen visa. Depending on the purpose of your visit, your visa may be refused if you fail to submit either  of these documents. Travel Itinerary: An itinerary is simply a document that details your travel plans.   It usually provides details of hotel bookings, flight arrangements, and daily activities or schedules for the duration of your stay. An itinerary is only required for journeys undertaken for tourism or private purposes. It must usually specify the places you intend to visit by way of schedule of activities. The Visa Code states an applicant for a Schengen visa shall present documents indicating the purpose of the journey. Further, Code states that for journeys undertaken for tourism or personal reasons, the applicant must submit documentation relating to their itinera

We get this same question all the time.  A Flight Reservation, also knownas "Dummy Ticket," is a reservation  or an electronic itinerary which is explicitly issued for visa application purposes. This itinerary will contain the traveler's information, departure, and destination country, along with outbound and inbound dates. It also outlines flight information and duration, but this isn't a confirmed or actual ticket that can be used to board the plane. It is a great help to travelers for their visa application purposes since we do not know how long the visa application process could take. This eliminates the risk of losing your actual ticket if your visa application process takes longer than anticipated or is rejected. WHY DO YOU NEED A FLIGHT & HOTEL RESERVATION FOR A SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION? Roundtrip flight and hotel reservations are mandatory requirements for the SchengenVisa  Application no matter which country's embassy you apply to for

Many companies in USA and abroad sell  Schengen visa travel insurance.   They have various insurance plans; starting from the basic ones and ending with all risks included policy. There are three main Schengen visa insurance plans, that your insurer will offer you, when you come to his office. 1. LOW COST (BASIC) INSURANCE PLAN This insurance plan meets the necessary requirement – and that’s all. No other options are included here. The valid time of such policy is limited. As usual it is given just for the period of your trip. The cost of this insurance plan is approximately $1 per day. 2. EUROPE TRAVEL INSURANCE PLAN This plan presumes the coverage on the whole territory of Europe and on Schengen visa territory. The maximum amount of coverage is higher, than in the previous plan and the time of its validity is extended. Its cost is about $1, 50 per day. 3. MULTI TRIP INSURANCE PLAN This travel insurance is taken for a year.  If you travel several times

Apart from travel tickets and visa costs, even the daily cost of living, medical treatments, and other routine expenses are much higher in Europe including all the 26 Schengen countries. During your trip, if there is an emergency medical situation it can easily drain off all your savings. For this reason, investing in a good  Schengen travel insurance   plan when travelling to Schengen countries in Europe would be a good idea to avoid any hassle during the trip. Here are some of the most outstanding benefits of buying a Schengen travel insurance plan: •             Schengen travel insurance offers cashless hospitalization cover •             Emergency medical expenses incurred during the trip are covered under Schengen travel insurance •             It covers accidental injuries during the trip •             Schengen travel insurance also offers Medical evacuation cover •             Schengen travel insurance offers personal accident cover •             S