How to apply for an individual European tourist visa

To travel to Europe, it is enough to apply for a Schengen visa in one country. Which country to apply for a visa depends on the materials of the tourist visa in that country. You can visit Baidu to see the visa application materials of various countries.

Schengen is a place name, and more than 20 European countries signed the Schengen Agreement in Schengen. According to the general content of the agreement, in the future, foreigners can enter the remaining 20 countries of the Schengen Agreement only by applying for a visa from one country.

Schengen countries include Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Greece, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Poland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Swiss EU and Liechtenstein.

For example: visa processing in Britain

Process:

1. Holders of official, ordinary official and ordinary passports need to apply for visas in advance to enter or transit the UK.

2. The applicant must submit a visa application to the nearest visa application center outsourced by the China and British embassies and consulates, and collect biometric information such as fingerprints. Except for special exemptions and children under 5 years old.

3. Visa-free conditions for visiting South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands, a British overseas territory: 65438+11tourists over 6 years old, with a stay of no more than 72 hours; Charging 160 for more than 72 hours.

4. Visa-free conditions for travel to Turks and Caicos Islands, a British overseas territory: Hold a valid passport and a valid air ticket to a third country or return flight, and stay for no more than 90 days. You can apply for an extension.

5. Visitors from St. Helena, a British overseas territory, can apply for visas on arrival, and the stay period is no more than 6 months.

Materials:

1. Personal Basic Information

1) valid passport.

2) passport photo.

3) Visa application form.

4) Old passport (with visa information).

5) Proof of marital status, including marriage certificate or same-sex partnership certificate, divorce or death certificate.

2. Work or study documents

1) Letter of certification issued by the employer with the company's head printed, including salary, working years, approved holidays and time, whether there are paid holidays, etc. Proof of employment by supplementary materials, such as payroll or tax bill. If you have recently changed companies, you can consider submitting previous work experience and salary history details.

2) A letter of certification issued by the school in the name of the company, including students' information and approved holidays.

3) enterprise registration documents, confirming the name of the enterprise as a legal person and the opening date of the enterprise.

3. Information on funds and work

1) Bank statement or passbook, account statement for the last six months, including the name of the holder.

2) Bank deposit/balance certificate, including the name of the account owner and the date of opening the account. All deposit slips must be accompanied by deposit certificates to confirm their authenticity.

3) Payroll, the record of the last six months, and provide the statement of payment transaction.

4) The tax bill (enterprise/individual) shall be submitted to the tax department to issue a tax payment certificate.

Travel arrangements

1) Hotel reservation (email confirmation).

2) Travel reservation (email confirmation/bill copy confirmation).

3) confirmation of the hotel and itinerary by the travel agency.

4) Confirmation letter issued by the owner of the house, including detailed residence information.

5. Provide information according to the purpose of the trip.

1) The Designated Destination Tourism Plan (ADS) is an agreement signed between the British government and China National Tourism Administration (CNTA) to facilitate the China tourism team to visit the UK. Individuals provide information and apply for visas through travel agencies.

2) General visit/tourist visa

(1) A complete itinerary, including travel and outing reservations or bills, emails about the itinerary, and travel agency reservations.

(2) A letter of proof issued by a British friend or guarantor, including their immigration status in the UK, the personal information page providing the passport, a valid visa or immigration stamp in the passport, and a confirmation letter issued by the Ministry of the Interior allowing them to stay in the UK.

3) Student visa

(1) Provide proof of unconditional admission or study in the UK, including the letter of admission on letterhead issued by British educational institutions, clearly indicating the course name, course duration and course fee (including accommodation fee, if applicable).

(2) Previous study certificates or certificates obtained, including certificates issued, achievement certificates or transcripts.

(3) English language proficiency certificate (or certificate), including examination result certificate (IELTS, TOEFL, PTE academic class) and award certificate (for English teaching degree).

(4) Information of the fund guarantor, including the guarantor's work, income, deposit or property, and proof of paying the required funds during the study period. Submit the immigration identity certificate of the guarantor in the UK, including the personal information page of the passport and the valid visa or immigration stamp in the passport, as well as the confirmation letter issued by the Ministry of the Interior allowing him to stay in the UK.

4) Visa for visiting relatives and friends

(1) Travel plans, including travel and outbound reservations, travel and outbound emails, and travel agency reservations.

(2) A letter of proof issued by a friend or guarantor in the UK, including their immigration status in the UK, the personal information page of the passport and the valid visa or immigration stamp in the passport, as well as a confirmation letter issued by the Ministry of the Interior allowing them to stay in the UK.

5) Business visa

(1) The certificate issued by the inviting party, including the invitation letter issued by the inviting unit on the company stationery, confirming who will visit, who will accompany you or who will finance you during the visit.

(2) Proof of previous business dealings with companies visiting the UK, including business meetings and emails; Company activities/invoices, etc.

6) Medical visit visa

(1) The proof that the hospital or clinic agrees to the treatment, including the appointment letter issued by the hospital, the detailed cost statement, the treatment period and the certificate letter issued by the doctor.

(2) The proof of payment of treatment expenses can be found in the documents related to the fund's ability to pay.

7) Transit visa

You need to apply for a British transit visa in advance to cross the UK.

6. In addition to the documents mentioned in the document description, applicants in China are required to provide the following supporting documents:

1) account book.

2) Business license.

3) government guarantee certificate (only applicable to the government's application as a guarantee).

4) Original vouchers and photocopies.

5) For each document submitted, the British side requires the original and photocopy of the document, including the passport biological information page (that is, the page with your photo). If it is really impossible to provide the original materials, such as the original birth certificate, then a copy of the certificate approved by the issuing authority (the "issuing authority") can be provided.

6) Translation: All non-English supporting documents must be translated. If you can't provide an interpreter, the visa officer may not be able to accurately evaluate your application, which will lead to the delay in the examination of the visa application or the rejection of the visa application. All translations must include:

(1) The translator confirms that the provided translation is an accurate translation of the original text.

(2) Date of translation.

(3) The translator's full name and signature.