Applying for Schengen Visa

Schengen visa is required for travel to European countries like France, Germany, Switzerland etc.

Getting Schengen visa is very easy if you have valid UK Visa.
If you want schengen visa for upto 6 months, then always apply from French embassy.

Following documents are required for applying schengen visa..
- Return Tickets
- Accommodation Proof
- Travel Insurance (sample)
- Employment Letter (sample)
- Visa reference letter (If possible) (sample)
- Fully filled application form (sample)
- ID Photo less than 3 months old
- Bank statement for 3 months
- Passport with Valid UK Visa

Always carry a xerox copy of all these document along with original documents.

Below is the complete process for Schengen visa application.
1. Collect all the above documents

2. Go to TLS contact website and login or register:
https://www.tlscontact.com/gb2fr/login.php

3. Once you are in the website, fill up the application form with exact details
If you want, you can download the blank application form from here

4. Book and Confirm the appointment

5. Visit the TLS Contact office on the date of appointment

6. Submit the documents, Give the biometrics and Pay the Visa fees.

7. That's it, if everything is OK, you will get your visa in 3-4 days.