Planning your first Schengen trip from the UK involves more than choosing a destination and booking flights. Understanding your visa requirements, organising travel documents and planning your itinerary can help make your preparation more straightforward.
Check whether you need a visa
Your visa requirements depend on your nationality and travel circumstances. Check the current requirements before making plans for your trip.
Do not assume that living in the UK automatically means you can travel to the Schengen Area without a visa.
Plan your itinerary
If you are visiting multiple countries, plan your itinerary carefully and understand how your travel route relates to the applicable visa rules.
Keep your planned destinations and travel dates organised so that your application information accurately reflects your intended trip.
Think about accommodation
Consider where you intend to stay during your trip and keep relevant booking or accommodation information available if it is required as part of your visa application.
Consider travel insurance
Travel insurance may be an important part of your travel preparation and may also be required for certain visa applications.
Check the specific insurance requirements applicable to your visa before purchasing a policy.
Before you travel
- Check your passport
- Confirm your visa status
- Review your travel itinerary
- Check accommodation details
- Confirm travel insurance
- Keep important documents accessible
- Check the latest travel information before departure
Important
Visa rules, fees, processing times and document requirements can change. Always verify current requirements with the relevant official authority before submitting an application.
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