CHECKLIST FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION

 Proof of residence
 Proof of visa status - VEVO (Visa Entitlement Verification Online) i
 Reservation of return or round ticket, including confirmation of the booking
of an organised trip including a detailed itinerary. In the case of transit: visa
or other entry permit for the third country of destination; tickets for onward
journey
 Proof of financial means in the country of residence (including recent bank
statements showing movement of means over a certain period (minimum
last three months)
 Proof of sponsorship and/or private accommodation (such as invitation from
host).
 If married or in a partnership, provide a marriage certificate or registered
ii
partnership agreement

a) Tourism or visiting family/friends

 A document from the establishment providing the accommodation or any

other appropriate document indicating the accommodation envisaged

b) Business, conference, cultural, religious or political event

 Official invitation letter from a firm, host organisation, educational

establishment or an authority to attend meetings, conferences or events,
containing detailed information concerning:
- address and contacts of the inviting entity
- name and position of the countersigning person
- purpose and duration of stay
- person or entity who will bear the travel and living costs (if applicable)
 Documents proving the applicants employment status in the company (for
example, contract, proof of social security contribution).

c) Medical treatment

 A certificate from a medical doctor and/or a medical institution advising that

the treatment is necessary
 An official document from the receiving medical institution confirming that it
can perform the specific medical treatment, an estimation of costs and an
indication that the patient will be accepted accordingly
 Proof of prepayment or sufficient financial means to pay for the medical
treatment and related expenses.

Footnotes:
 For any original document you wish to take back with you, please provide us
with a copy.
  General-Consulates of Greece in Melbourne & Adelaide, and Consulate of
Greece in Perth represent France for Schengen visas (short stay visas). In
case you apply for a Schengen visa for France please note that France has
a special form of invitation (Attestation d’ Accueil), in which the signature of
the inviting party is attested by the local Minicipality Authorities (it can be
downloaded from http:/www.ambafrance-au.org/-Consulate-General-in-
Sydney-).

iVisa label on your passport or e-mail notification from VEVO directly sent to the e-mail of
the consular mission
iiMarriage and children’s original birth certificates issued by the State or Province
Registrar, if you travel as a family (more documentation, i.e. written, duly notarized and
officially authenticated consent to be requested if the minor is travelling with one/none
parent or legal guardian accompanying him/her).