Visa Requirements For The Schengen Area

According to the Consulate General of France in
Edinburgh, an application for a short stay visa of up to 90 days requires 10
original documents and 10 photocopies of them, including: 

 – a national passport or official travel
document

– two recent passport size photographs

– proof of applicants current status/occupation

– proof of financial means of support

– a confirmed return ticket

– proof of accommodation (a confirmed hotel
reservation for the duration of the stay)

– travel insurance, including €30,000 to cover
medical costs and possible repatriation

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