The so-called Schengen visa is not actually a visa for a country. Currently, there are 26 countries that can be traveled to through Schengen visa, but everyone should know that the more countries the visa can lead to, the more likely it is Vietnam. Handle it, let’s go take a look together. What is Schengen?

The member states of the Schengen Convention are also called "Schengen countries" or "Schengen Convention countries", and the member states as a whole are also called the "Schengen Area". The purpose of the Schengen Convention is to eliminate mutual border checkpoints and coordinate border controls outside the Schengen area. It means that border controls will be eliminated between six of the seven member states, and people holding valid ID cards or visas from any member state can move freely within all member states. Under the agreement, tourists can legally visit all other Schengen countries if they hold a valid visa from one of the countries. What are the Schengen countries?

As of 2011, there are 26 countries that have officially implemented the Schengen Agreement: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Greece, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, Slovenia, Liechtenstein, Malta and Switzerland. In addition, since the following countries have no actual border inspections with Schengen neighboring countries, you can enter at will with a Schengen visa: Andorra, Vatican City, San Marino, and Monaco.

In China, there are two agencies authorized to process Italian visas, one is VFS.Global and the other is Visametric. The latter has visa application centers set up in the provincial capital cities of Sichuan, Yunnan and Chongqing, and is mainly responsible for visa applications in the western region. The former has visa centers in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hangzhou and Nanjing.

I am located in Chengdu, so I need to prepare a number of documents when choosing the Chengdu Visa Center

1)

Schengen visa application form, original ------- -----The website can be downloaded. I printed it in color on one side and handed it over to the visa center smoothly. I filled it out in English. When I arrived at the visa center, the uncle will check and ask you to fill in the incomplete parts.

Instructions: An application form formally filled out in English or Italian or Chinese Pinyin and signed by the applicant (Chinese applicants’ signature should be in text plus Pinyin). Applicants under the age of 18 must have at least one parent or guardian sign on their behalf.

2) A recent photo of yourself------2-inch color photo with white background is enough

Note: The photo should be an ICAO size color photo with a white background. 35x40mm, and must be taken within the last six months.

3) Valid passport, original + two copies

Note: Please note that the passport should be issued within the past 10 years, and should still have at least 3 passports after leaving the Schengen area Valid time of months (more than 90 days). The passport must have at least two consecutive blank and complete visa pages, and they must be two consecutive pages on the left and right. Two copies of the first and last page of the applicant’s passport (only the first page is required for new passports) and copies of all Schengen country visas (if any) in the past three years

4) Round-trip air ticket reservation, copy--- ---I printed the Itinerary after successfully booking the air ticket. Ctrip and others can pre-issue the air ticket reservation form or submit it

Note: The reservation form must show the applicant's name, departure city and destination. To avoid unnecessary costs, please pay after your visa is issued.

5)

Accommodation certificate, copy ----- needs to match your itinerary. For example, if you arrive in Milan on 9.23 and stay in Milan from 9.23 to 9.25, you need to submit 9.23 -Hotel reservation in Milan on 9.25, and the names of all visa applicants need to be shown on the hotel reservation. Then after 9.25, if you go to Rome and stay in Rome for the next two days, you need to provide hotel reservations in Rome. Prepare all hotel reservations in the order of your itinerary. All of them are indispensable. For example,

This is the itinerary I prepared. Of course, it doesn’t have to be this way in practice, but it’s best to have a small deviation. For example, if you apply for an Italian visa and plan to go to Milan, Rome, Florence, and Naples, As a result, after you get the visa, you spend most of your time in Sweden.

According to my itinerary, I booked 10.5-10.8 Rome Hotel + 10.8-10.10 Milan Hotel + 10.10-10.12 Florence Hotel + 10.12-10.13 Pisa Hotel + 10.13-10.15 Naples Hotel on Agoda in the order of the itinerary, and it was completely consistent with the itinerary The arrangements must be consistent and reflect the true purpose of travel. Any slight deviation may affect the visa result. The staff at the visa center will also ask you to provide a hotel order that is consistent with the itinerary. It is best to have the names of the travelers on the order, such as your family. For three people, only your name is on the order, which may affect the visa result.

In addition, I choose to travel by train between cities, and the tickets are purchased at the station, so there is no need to provide them.

Note: The document must cover the entire Schengen itinerary area. For example: hotel orders, rental contracts, etc.

6)

English version of travel plan (itinerary), copy---try to make the arrangements as true as possible, don't be perfunctory, and let the visa officer believe that you have a detailed travel plan and I will return to China as scheduled. I did this through Qionyou’s itinerary assistant. For example, if you go to Milan on the first day, then go to Palermo after two days, then go to Florence, and finally go to Naples, this arrangement will inevitably arouse the suspicion of the visa officer. Milan and Florence are both in the north of Italy, while Palermo and Naples are in the south. , why are you running north and south repeatedly? So try to use snacks and make the arrangement more realistic. From north to south, or from south to north.

Description: Provide clear and detailed travel plans for Italy and other Schengen areas. The itinerary needs to show the city and date. Transportation bookings available.

7)

Proof of applicant’s solvency: Bank savings card or debit card statement in the last 3 months----I have provided a copy of my marriage certificate and driving license Copy, copy of the real estate certificate of myself and my wife. My salary income is not high, about 7K, my wife wrote 5K, the balance is relatively small, my running balance is 10,000, my wife is 20,000, and I provided two The three-month bills of a platinum credit card averaged 2K5 per month. I was originally worried that the current balance was insufficient, but in the end, there was no call to transfer the bill. The turnover should reflect the real salary income as much as possible.

Note: No proof of deposit is required. If a credit card statement is provided, please ensure that the credit limit is shown on the statement and provide a copy of the credit card. If the travel expenses are borne by relatives, a letter of guarantee (click here) must be provided and a copy of the guarantor's identity document must be attached. Students can provide parents' bank statements and employer's letter of guarantee, and also submit a notarized kinship certificate certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (calculated from the date of completion of certification, the notarized certificate is valid for 6 months before the departure date.)

For adults (over 18 years old), school certificate and student ID are required. For married couples traveling together, please also provide a copy of your marriage certificate to prove your relationship.

8)

Employment certification letter, original - needs to be printed on company letterhead, there are many templates, you can find one online, but it needs to reflect the following requirements, the most important thing It requires the leader’s signature in Chinese!!! If not, it won’t work. The name of the Italian Consulate in Chongqing is: Consolato

Generaled'ItaliaaChongqing. I wrote embassy. The girl at the visa center asked me if I needed to change it. I said forget it, but it's better to use it. The name of the standard.

Note: The certification letter issued by the employer (English document, or Chinese document with English or Italian translation) must be on the company’s official letterhead, stamped with the official seal, signed, and clearly dated and The following information: the detailed address, contact number and fax of the company; the name and position of the signatory of the company; the applicant's name, position, income and working years; leave permission; reserved by the company for the applicant Proof of position;

The organization or individual who pays for travel and living expenses. If the applicant is self-employed or freelance, documents are required to prove their employment status. Retirees: Retirement certificate or other proof of regular income. Unemployed adults: If married, provide proof of employment and financial income of the spouse, a notarized marriage certificate and legalization by the local Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (Calculated from the date of completion of certification, the notarial certificate is valid for 6 months before the departure date.)

Single/divorced/widow: other proof of fixed income.

(If a family member is responsible for the cost, please provide proof of kinship certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

. (Calculated from the date of completion of certification, the notarial certificate is valid for 6 months before the departure date.) If applying If you are a self-employed individual or a freelancer, you need to provide documents to prove your work status.

9) A copy of the company’s business license with a seal—an official seal is required!!

< p>Note: Organizations or institutions without a business license do not need to provide this document. (Such as schools or government-funded institutions)

10) (Minors under 18 years old) student ID card, original school certification letter and notarized certificate of kinship:

Note: issued by the school The original certification letter contains the following information: complete school address and phone number; proof of leave approval; name and position of the approver.

To prove kinship, the following documents are required: Notarized certificate of kinship or guardianship between the minor and his parents

(and certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs); (to complete the certification Calculated from the date of departure, the notarial certificate is valid for 6 months before the departure date)

When the minor travels alone or when the minor travels with one parent or guardian: both parents or legal persons. Notarized copy of the travel consent issued by the guardian (and certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs); (calculated from the date of completion of certification, the notarized certificate is valid for 6 months before the departure date.)

If you are not accompanying your parents If you live abroad for a long time, you must apply for notarization of the travel consent form at the relevant institution in the country of residence. If a parent is deceased, please note that a notarized death certificate certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs may be required. (Calculated from the date of completion of certification, the validity period of the notarial certificate is 6 months before the departure date.)

11) Copy of household register (only for Chinese citizens)

Instructions: Copies of all pages of the household register, no translation required. Applicants who are not Chinese citizens must provide a copy of a valid Chinese residence permit.

12)

Insurance---A lot of Schengen insurance, I bought it from Allianz, mainly medical insurance above 300,000 yuan, which must cover your entire travel date Oh, for example, your insurance is from 10.1 to 10.15, but your insurance purchased it from 10.2 to 10.15? No! I bought UnionPay Platinum Card Allianz exclusive insurance for 175 yuan. You can search it yourself.

Note: For short-term Schengen visa, travel medical insurance must cover the entire Schengen area.

The insurance amount is at least 30,000 euros and includes medical expenses, hospitalization and repatriation expenses, and its validity period must include All stays in the Schengen area. Please provide originals.

13) Authorization letter for visa application/passport return (if the applicant is unable to submit the application in person)

Note: For applicants who choose an agent to submit the application, they must provide the The authorization letter signed by the applicant should include the name and contact information of the agent; a copy of the agent's ID card must be submitted, and the original ID card must be presented when submitting. The power of attorney does not apply to parents submitting applications for minor children.

14) Additional Notes: Optional Documents

Please note that applicants can submit additional documents explaining/supporting the itinerary that they think will be helpful.

15) The notification of personal data collection should be signed by the applicant or applicants themselves.

*** If necessary, the Consulate General of Italy in Chongqing may request additional documents.

Prepare all the information, bring your passport, and go to the visa center! Process

VisaMetric Chengdu Visa Center is located opposite the IFS on Chunxi Road. Pay attention to the working hours, as the little girl said. If you come to pick up your number at 4 o'clock, it will be processed for you no matter how late you wait. .

Take Metro Line 2 or Line 4 and get off at Chunxi Road Station, exit from Exit D, and walk about 200 meters to the Times Square office building.

The visa center is located on the 7th floor of Building A. After reaching the 7th floor, turn right and the first one is the application center. Go to the information desk first. The uncle will check your information, then take the number, and then sit back and wait! We I arrived at ten o'clock on Friday morning and it was not completed until 2:30 in the afternoon. The efficiency was very low, and if I met the team, I had to wait for a long time. The little girl said that it is best not to come on Friday, but on Tuesday and Wednesday, as there are fewer people. I have never had to wait this long to apply for a visa before.

After the number is called, hand all the information to the staff at the information review window to review the information and get the receipt to pay. The visa fee is 456 and the service fee is 180. Pay by card. Printing and copying are extra. Printing is It's five yuan a piece, so you must prepare all the information, bring more or less. In addition, you must print it clearly. My insurance policy was not printed clearly and I couldn't see my passport number clearly. I had to retype it. It was a waste of five yuan. . .

After paying the fee, you will be asked to enter your fingerprints. After the fingerprints are recorded, you can leave. Track your application in the lower left corner of the official website to check visa status.

Enter the Tracking No. on the receipt and your passport number to query.

The status in order is (I can’t remember the details, the text is probably like this): Apply at the VisaMetric Visa Application Center---Transfer by VisaMetric---At the Consulate---Transfer by the Consulate to VisaMetric---Back VisaMetric Visa Application Center. When the final "Return to VisaMetric Visa Application Center" is displayed, you can go and collect your passport.

To collect your passport, you only need to bring your own ID card. If you want to collect it on your behalf, you need to write an authorization letter from the person being collected on behalf of you, plus a copy of the ID card of the person collecting on behalf of you and the original ID card of the person being collected on behalf of you (this is easy to avoid). mouth). For example, if I collect it for my wife, I need the original and copy of my ID card, a copy of my wife’s ID card and a letter of authorization written by my wife authorizing me to collect her passport. Immediately after receiving it, tear open the envelope and check whether the visa information is correct. There is a sample of detailed explanation of the visa at the window. After checking, you can sign and leave.