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Possibility of getting a Schengen visa? |
Travel Info My fiance and I are planning our honeymoon in Greece. I believe we need a Schengen visa even if we're traveling just one country. I've never visited Europe before, but my fiance has. Do you think it would be difficult for me to get a Schengen? I understand you're not representing any embassy here, but is it difficult to get one if one hasn't traveled to Europe before? Travel Tips If you are an American citizen, you do NOT need a visa to visit Greece as a tourist for up to 90 days. You can click on the website below ans scroll down the page to the section on "Greece". This is the official United States State Dept. website which gives information on what requirements U.S. citizens need to meet to enter foreign countries. This is the quick, accurate way to get info. it also gives a link to the Embassy of Greece in case you have other questions. if you plan to stay more than 90 days, you will need a visa, and the instructions are given on this site. Congratuylations on your upcoming wedding! Others what is your citizenship? the extent of difficulty in applying depends on your citizenship. First, you need to locate the Greek consulate in your country (or in the correct part of your country if there are more than one). Along with your passport (with at least six months' validity), a completed application form, two passport-size photos with white background and your face taking up 80% of the space (no sunglasses, no hats, etc.) and the visa fee (check with your consulate) you should also provide: A covering letter explaining why you want to go to Greece and the dates you plan on being there. Include your address, phone numbers and email address A letter from your fiance, confirming the honeymoon. Should include address, phone numbers and email address Proof of wedding plans (or a marriage certificate if you apply after the wedding) If you are employed, attach a letter from your employer, stating your position, how long you have been employed, that you are allowed the stated time off and that you will have a job when you come back. Include your last six months' pay slips (and those of your fiance) If you are self-employed, attach business papers, including the last three years' tax statements (or those of your fiance) If you are a student, attach a letter from your school stating that your are registered with them, what subject your are studying and how long you have been attending and that it is permissible for you to take off the stated time for a holiday A booked (or blocked) air ticket confirmation Your past six months' bank statements (and/or those of your fiance) Proof of any property: building, property, vehicle, etc. Proof of any international credit/debit cards If you are from India or any other country with Foreign Exchange page in your passport, get a foreign exchange stamp. You may need to provide the foreign exchange office with a copy of your booked ticket in order to obtain the currency. Allow 鈧?000 per month. You can get the exchange in cash and/or traveller's cheques. The money is yours to keep, not a fee, so you will have it to spend during your trip Proof of any accommodation booked or provided and also proof of any payments having been made. Pre-paid accommodation is considered to be a big part of being able to provided for yourself in the Schengen countries A full itinerary of when you will arrive, where you will go, what you will do and when you will leave. I know it's not possible to tell them everything, but give as much information as possible. If you know someone in Greece who is willing to write an invitation letter, provide that too (including address, phone numbers and email of the person writing the letter). A copy of the information page from that person's passport is essential. If person writing the invitation is an EU citizen and is willing to provided bank statements, pay slips, mortgage statements or anything else showing that they are capable of looking after and taking responsibility for you during your stay, so much the better. Try not to overload on the amount of paper submitted with the application but if you think something could be really useful, better too much information than not enough. It will probably help your application to show that your fiance has already had a Schengen visa, since you will be married by then and travelling together. You should be able to apply together but that may not be the case in certain countries. If you can show, between the two of you, that you have enough funds to provide for yourselves and that you have good reasons to return to your home country, it should be fine. Being married is a big plus when applying for a Schengen visa - it shows you have responsibilities and that you are unlikely to run off and get married to a Schengen country national. If you go for an interview, try not to be too nervous! I know it's easier said than done, but be honest, listen closely to the questions and answer clearly and simply. If the interviewer seems rude or gives you a hard time, let it roll right off of you. You can have a tantrum about it after you leave the consulate! If you want any further information on Schengen countries and visas, try the link below. Good luck and enjoy your holiday! http://www.eurovisa.info/schengencountri... |
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