Schengen tourist visa guide

The passport must be signed, issued within the previous 10 years, contain at least two blank visa pages, and remain valid for at least three months after the requested visa period.

Often the standard form used across Schengen visa application centers.

Often requested with specific Schengen photo specifications.

Must be valid for the entire requested period and across all Schengen member states, with minimum coverage of €30,000 including evacuation and repatriation.

Commonly requested to show your planned entry and exit dates.

An existing accommodation reservation showing the property name, complete address, city, postal code, contact details, and booking reference.

Personal bank or savings statements covering at least the previous three months. When the trip is sponsored, this includes the sponsor's financial statements, a written sponsorship declaration, and proof of the relationship between you and the sponsor. There is no single official fixed daily-funds amount for this route — treat any such figure you see elsewhere as unconfirmed.

Often used to show your employment status and employer-confirmed leave for the trip. Requested details commonly include your name, passport number, position, employment start date, employer-confirmed leave period, net salary, and the employer's address and telephone number.

Germany's Jakarta checklist requests an original cover letter explaining the purpose of travel and the complete itinerary.

Germany's Jakarta application process requests a signed contact consent form alongside the application form.

A current Kartu Keluarga is commonly requested as part of Indonesian applicants' civil-status evidence.

Self-employed and freelance applicants are commonly asked for business/tax records or a portfolio and payment evidence in place of an employer letter.

If the trip is sponsored, embassies commonly request the sponsor's financial documents, a written declaration, and proof of your relationship. Minor applicants commonly need parental consent and custody documents where relevant.

Previous Schengen or national visas can support your application, and any document not in an accepted language commonly needs a certified translation.