A Student Schengen Visa is an entry permit to the Schengen Zone, granted to third-country nationals wishing to enter and remain for short-stays in any of the member states, under the purpose of studying.
This visa permits its holder to remain in the Schengen territory for a maximum of 3 months. If your study or training course lasts longer than that, you should apply for a Long-Stay Study Visa at the embassy of the respective country.
Only the nationals coming from third countries that have not signed a visa-free agreementwith the Schengen Area member states are in need of a Student Schengen Visa.
The mandatory documents to apply for a Student Schengen Visa are as following:
o Dormitory contract. Signed between you and an official of a dormitory in the country where you will be staying.
o Rent Agreement. A contract with a property owner in this Schengen state, specifying the address and other information details about the facility and landlord.
o Letter of Invitation. A letter written by a resident in the country you are applying to enter, confirming they are willing to take you in their home throughout the period you will be there.
o Scholarship. Original attestation of an official scholarship of minimum 631€/month.
o Bank account statement. Showing your bank balance for the last three months.
o Sponsorship.
o Employment contract
o Leave permission from the employer
o Income Tax Return
o A copy of your business license,
o Company’s bank statement of the latest 6 months
o Income Tax Return (ITR)
o No Objection Letter from University
o Proof of enrollment
You should submit your Student Schengen Visa Application at the responsible Embassy / Consulate / VAC of your main Schengen destination in your country of residence. To figure that out check the rules on How to Choose the Right Embassy/Consulate/VAC to Submit the Student Visa Application.
1. Check if you need a Student Schengen Visa.
2. Figure out where you need to apply.
3. Figure out the best time to submit your visa application.
4. Fill the application form for a short-stay visa.
5. Collect the required documents for a Student Schengen Visa.
6. Make an appointment.
7. Attend the interview.
8. Pay the student visa fee.
9. Wait for a response.
According to the Schengen rules, the period within which you can submit a Student Schengen visa application is as following:
However, you are highly recommended to apply about 4 weeks prior to your departure date, since this way you will give to the embassy enough time for processing your visa.
o Employment contract
o Leave permission from the employer
o Income Tax Return
o A copy of your business license,
o Company’s bank statement of the latest 6 months
o Income Tax Return (ITR)
o No Objection Letter from University
o Proof of enrollment
You should submit your Student Schengen Visa Application at the responsible Embassy / Consulate / VAC of your main Schengen destination in your country of residence. To figure that out check the rules on How to Choose the Right Embassy/Consulate/VAC to Submit the Student Visa Application.
1. Check if you need a Student Schengen Visa.
2. Figure out where you need to apply.
3. Figure out the best time to submit your visa application.
4. Fill the application form for a short-stay visa.
5. Collect the required documents for a Student Schengen Visa.
6. Make an appointment.
7. Attend the interview.
8. Pay the student visa fee.
9. Wait for a response.
According to the Schengen rules, the period within which you can submit a Student Schengen visa application is as following:
