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SCHENGEN (EUROPE)

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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  1. Duly filled-up visa application form (signed)

  2. Two passport sized colored picture with white back ground(must be taken within the last six months; please do not staple the photos on the form)

  3. Original passport (must be valid at least 6 months from the end of the approved duration stay; must contain at least 2 blank visa pages)

  4. Copy of valid passport together as old passports (inside front cover containing holder’s personal information and photo; inside back cover containing important reminders, signature and other passport information)

  5. Copy of all visas (valid and expired)

  6. Original personal bank certificate (must include account type, current balance, account opening date)

  7. Original bank statement showing cash flow from the last 6 months, bank books, latest international credit card statements (last 6 months)

  8. Copy of recent personal income tax return

  9. Birth certificate

  10. Marriage certificate (if travelling with spouse)

  11. Printout of confirmed round trip air travel reservation (do not yet buy an airline ticket. The embassy cannot be held responsible for any financial losses in case you have to return a ticket)

  12. Detailed day-to-day itinerary (planned trip / schedule of activities)

  13. Proof of accommodation (booking confirmation / reservation containing the complete name and contact information of the hotel with hotel voucher)

  14. International travel insurance (may be purchased locally or in Switzerland; must have a coverage of at least eur30,000 / USD50,000 / Php 2.5m to cover expenses for personal accident, urgent medical treatment, urgent admission in a hospital or urgent repatriation on medical grounds; with coverage including all Schengen member states. The validity period of the insurance coverage must be for the entire duration of the intended stay including entry and exit day of the Schengen area.)

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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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FOR EMPLOYEES

  • Original employment certificate with leave of absence (must include applicant’s position, date hired, salary, date of return to work)

  • Payslips

  • Copy of PRC/IBP ID(if professional)

  • Copy of company ID

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FOR BUSINESSMAN

  • Copy of business registration (DTI or SEC)

  • Copy of business permit or mayor’s permit

  • Copy of income tax return

  • Copy of financial statements

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FOR STUDENTS/MINORS

  • Proof of enrollment

  • Copy of school ID

  • Leave of absence from school (if travelling while classes are ongoing)

  • Consent form (signed by both parents, allowing the child to travel)

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FOR RETIREE

  • Copy of senior citizen card or retirement documents

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FOR FOREIGN NATIONALS

  • Copy of alien certificate of registration (ACR)

  • Copy of international card residence (ICR)

  • Re-entry permit

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IF THE COMPANY WILL SHOULDER THE TRIP

  • Guarantee letter from company

  • Original bank certificate and bank statements of the company (latest 6 months)

  • Copy of business documents and ITR of the company

Note: additional documents may be required by the embassy without prior notice.

Application Form
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