The mandatory documents to apply for a Student Schengen Visa are as following:

• Two visa application forms. Fully completed, with correct and honest answers. Print it and sign the form at the end.

• Two identical photos. Taken within the last three months according to the Schengen visa photo requirements.

• Valid passport. Issued within the last 10 years with validity of at least 3 months after the end of the planned journey.

• A copy of passport’s biometric data.

• Previous passports. Tied together with a rubber band. Do not staple them!

• Proof of residency. Some sort of document issued by the country where you are applying from as a proof that you are a citizen or resident of that country.

• Roundtrip reservation or itinerary. Specifying the dates and flight numbers of entry and exit from the Schengen area. Here you can learn more about how to book a flight reservation for eu visa application.

• Travel medical insurance. A document issued by your Europe health insurer, confirming you have insurance for the whole Schengen territory, throughout your whole stay with coverage for emergency health situations.

• Proof of accommodation. Evidence where you will be staying at, during your time in the Schengen zone. This could be one of the following:

• Dormitory contract. Signed between you and an official of a dormitory in the country where you will be staying.
• Rent Agreement. A contract with a property owner in this Schengen state, specifying the address and other information details about the facility and landlord. Letter of Invitation. A letter written by a resident in the country you are applying to enter, confirming they are willing to take you in their home throughout the period you will be there.
• Letter of acceptance at an EU University/College/School. A recent, official and signed letter stating your name/type of studies/length of studies/part of a European program if applicable/number of hours per week.

• Proof of academic qualifications. Diploma, academic records, attestation of the application for equivalence or decision / dispatch of equivalence.

• Proof of financial means. Documents that show one is able to reside and financially maintain him / herself during their stay in the Schengen zone. This can be one of the following:
• Scholarship. Original attestation of an official scholarship.
• Bank account statement. Showing your bank balance for the last three months.
• Sponsorship.
• Proof of paid visa fee.

• Additional Documents required for Minors.
• An extract of the minor’s birth certificate.
• An identity document bearing the parents’ signature (one document for each parent).
• A declaration of consent from both parents, stating that the minor can travel.
• If relevant: a court judgement stating which parent has been allocated parental responsibility for the minor.
• If relevant: a declaration from the minor’s school consenting to his/her absence.

• Proof of occupation.
• If employed:
• Employment contract
• Leave permission from the employer
• Income Tax Return

• If self-employed:
• A copy of your business license,
• Company’s bank statement of the latest 6 months
• Income Tax Return (ITR)

• If a student:
• Proof of enrollment
• No Objection Letter from University