Yes. All UK residents with non-EU passports (Students, PSW/Graduate Route holders, Skilled Workers, Dependants, Spouse visas, ILR holders) must apply for a Schengen visa unless their nationality is visa-exempt.

You can stay up to 90 days within a 180-day period.

Applications must be submitted through VFS Global or TLScontact, depending on the country you intend to visit.

• Valid passport & UK residence permit (BRP) • Completed visa application form • Passport-sized photos • Flight & hotel reservations • Travel insurance (€30,000 coverage) • Bank statements for the last 3–6 months • Payslips/employment letter/student letter • Cover letter • Sponsor documents (if applicable)

Typically 15–45 days, depending on the embassy and season.

You can apply up to 6 months in advance, and at least 15 days before your travel date. Early booking is recommended due to limited UK appointments.

Apply to the embassy of the country where you will: • Spend the most nights, or • First enter, if stays are equal.

Yes. A Schengen visa is valid for all Schengen countries, regardless of which embassy issued it.

Yes — confirmed reservations are required, but full payment is not mandatory.

Yes. Minimum coverage must be €30,000, valid in all Schengen states for medical emergencies and repatriation.

On average £1,500–£2,000 or €50–€100 per day of stay, depending on travel duration and destination.

Only if your visa is double-entry or multiple-entry. A single-entry visa does not allow re-entry

Common reasons include: • Insufficient funds • Weak travel plans • Lack of strong ties to the UK • Previous visa refusals or immigration issues • Incomplete or inconsistent documents

You can appeal (where allowed) or reapply with stronger documentation. Visa fees are non-refundable.

Yes. You must provide your valid UK residence permit (BRP), proof of student enrollment or employment, and sometimes a sponsor letter, in addition to standard Schengen visa documents.

Yes. Children need a separate visa and must submit: • Birth certificate • Parental consent • Passport photos • Travel insurance • Other supporting documents from parents/guardians

Some nationalities require an Airport Transit Visa (ATV) for international flight connections. Others may need a short-stay visa if leaving the airport transit zone.

Extensions are rare and only allowed for: • Medical emergencies • Humanitarian reasons • Force majeure Tourism is not a valid reason for extension.

• Single-entry: You can enter the Schengen Area once. • Double-entry: Two entries allowed. • Multiple-entry: Unlimited entries during the visa validity period (up to 90 days in 180 days).

Yes. You can travel freely across all Schengen countries once your visa is issued.

Minimum €30,000 covering: • Medical emergencies • Hospitalization • Repatriation The insurance must be valid in all Schengen countries.

Yes. Sponsors must provide: • Letter of sponsorship • Proof of relationship (if applicable) • Bank statements • Employment or income proof • Passport copy or ID

• Report to local police immediately • Contact your home country embassy/consulate • Apply for an emergency travel document to return to the UK