Schengen visa document checklist
Most refusals come down to something missing or inconsistent, not something dramatic. Work through this before you book an appointment, and you will know exactly where the gaps are.
A complete file is not an approved visa. This tool counts what you have gathered. It cannot tell you whether your application will succeed, and nothing here should be read as a prediction. Consular officers decide, on their own assessment.
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Documents gathered. This is a count, not an assessment.
Passport and photos
The application itself
Insurance
Travel plans
Money
Ties to your home country
Civil status
For your situation
Before you book the appointment
Requirements vary by consulate, nationality and the purpose of your trip, and they change. Every item here comes from our Schengen document checklist, and the full visa guide explains why each one matters. Confirm the final list on the official site of the embassy, consulate or visa centre handling your application.
If the money side is what you are unsure about, the budget calculator will give you a defensible figure to show. If something here does not fit your circumstances, ask us.
Educational information only. Not legal advice. Always check the official embassy or consulate source. Nothing on this page predicts or influences the outcome of an application.