A Schengen Visa allows you to travel to up to 29 Schengen countries for tourism, business, family visits, or other short stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period.

Basic Requirements

✅ Valid passport

• Must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen Area.

• Must have at least 2 blank pages.

✅ Completed Schengen Visa Application Form

✅ Recent passport-size photo

✅ Travel itinerary

• Flight reservation

• Day-to-day itinerary

✅ Hotel reservations or proof of accommodation

✅ Travel medical insurance

• Must cover medical emergencies, hospitalization, and repatriation throughout the Schengen Area.

✅ Proof of financial capacity

• Bank Certificate

• Bank Statements (usually last 3–6 months)

• Payslips (if employed)

✅ Proof of employment/business

• Certificate of Employment (COE)

• Approved leave of absence

• Income Tax Return (ITR)

• Business permits (if self-employed)

✅ Proof of ties to the Philippines

• Employment

• Business ownership

• Property ownership

• Family ties

Where to Apply

Apply at the embassy/consulate of:

1. The country where you will spend the most days, or

2. If staying the same number of days in multiple countries, apply at the first country of entry.

When to Apply

• Earliest: 6 months before travel

• Recommended: 1–3 months before departure

• Minimum: 15 days before travel

Processing Time

• Standard processing: around 15 calendar days

• May take up to 45 days if additional checks are required.

Tips for First-Time Filipino Applicants

✔ Maintain sufficient bank balance consistent with your travel expenses.

✔ Submit a clear itinerary.

✔ Show strong reasons to return to the Philippines (job, business, family, properties).

✔ Include previous travel history (Japan, Korea, US, UK, Australia, etc.) if available.

✔ Ensure all documents are consistent and truthful.