- Our service fee
- £185
- Official fees
- From €90 per adult, paid by you directly
- Usual time
- Usually 15 days, up to 45 if the consulate needs to look more closely
- Appointment
- In person for fingerprints at a first application, at the consulate or its visa centre
A Schengen visa covers short stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period across 29 European countries. Which country you apply to depends on where you spend the longest, and each country's consulate has its own document list.
We confirm the right consulate for your itinerary, prepare the application form, put your supporting documents together in the order the consulate expects, and help you book your appointment.
- The right consulate for your itinerary
- Application form prepared and checked
- Supporting documents organised for your appointment
- Bookings held, not bought, until we ask
Who it’s for: UK residents whose nationality needs a Schengen visa, travelling for tourism, family visits or business
It depends on your circumstances
When you start, we go through these with you.
Apply to the country where you will spend the longest. If your stays are of equal length, apply to the country you enter first.
Main destinationNo earlier than 6 months before your trip and, as a rule, no later than 15 days before it.
6 months to 15 daysIssued within the last 10 years, valid for at least 3 months after you leave the Schengen area, with at least two blank pages.
10 years, 3 months, 2 pagesCover of at least €30,000 for medical emergencies, hospital treatment and repatriation, valid in all Schengen countries for your whole stay.
€30,000 minimumAt a first application you attend in person to give 10 fingerprints. Fingerprints taken for a Schengen visa in the last 59 months are usually reused.
BiometricsWhat’s involved
- Start the service
Tell us your itinerary, dates and purpose of travel.
- Send your documents
Photograph your passport and supporting documents with your phone.
- We prepare everything
We prepare the form, organise your documents and help you book the appointment.
- Attend your appointment
Give your fingerprints and hand in your documents at the visa centre.
- Collect your passport
We keep you updated until your passport is returned with the visa.
What to have ready
Your exact checklist is confirmed once you start, based on your answers.
Everyone
- Your passportThe photo page, plus the original at your appointment.
- A recent photographTo the ICAO standard. We check it.
- Proof of UK residenceYour UK eVisa share code or other evidence of your UK status.
- Travel medical insuranceBought when we ask, to the minimum cover.
- Accommodation and travel bookingsHotel bookings or an invitation from your host, and a return flight reservation.
- Proof of fundsRecent bank statements. The consulate sets how many.
Only if it applies to you
- Employment or study letter and payslipsDepending on the consulate's list.
- Business invitationFor a business trip.
- Sponsor's letter and evidenceIf someone else is paying for the trip.
- Parental consentFor a child not travelling with both parents.
Clear fees
The Schengen visa fee is set by the EU and is lower for children; the visa centre adds its own charge. These are paid by you directly; we tell you the amount and how to pay when we prepare your application.
Official fee source: France-Visas, checked 20 Oct 2026. Official fees can change.
Schengen visa — quick answers
Should I buy my flights and hotels first?
Hold off on anything non-refundable. A flight reservation and refundable hotel bookings are enough for the application, and we tell you when to buy insurance.
How long can I stay?
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period, counted across all Schengen countries together.
Can I apply less than 15 days before travel?
A consulate may accept a later application in a justified case of urgency, but it is not guaranteed.
Is the UK or Ireland in the Schengen area?
No. Cyprus and Ireland are in the EU but outside the Schengen area.
Ready when you are
Rules, official fees and processing times are set by the relevant government or authority and can change. We provide document preparation and application support from your instructions; we are not solicitors or regulated immigration advisers. It is your responsibility to check entry requirements before you travel.
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