Frequently Asked Questions
Visa Control is a platform that uses AI to pre-check your Schengen visa applications and ensures your application is complete.
Passport, travel insurance, flight and hotel reservations, motivation letter, and other basic documents are required. Details are on the homepage.
Your application is usually pre-evaluated within 1-3 business days. The result will be sent to you by email.
You can apply for 27 countries in the Schengen area: Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Croatia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Portugal, Greece, Iceland and Liechtenstein.
A Schengen visa usually gives you a total stay of 90 days within 90 days. With a multiple entry visa, you can use this time on multiple trips.
It is recommended to apply at least 15 days, ideally 1-2 months before your travel date. During busy periods (summer months, holidays), you may need to apply earlier.
You can get a Schengen visa for tourist travel, business trips, family visits, education, medical treatment, transit passage and other purposes. Different document requirements may apply for each purpose.
The Schengen visa fee is 80 Euros. For children aged 6-12, it's 40 Euros, and children under 6 are free. Our service fees are stated separately.
The rejection reason is communicated to you in writing. Usually, reasons include missing documents, insufficient financial status, or unclear travel purpose. You can reapply after addressing the deficiencies.
Yes, travel health insurance with at least 30,000 Euro coverage is mandatory for Schengen visas. The insurance must be valid in the Schengen area and cover your entire travel period.
Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months after the end of your visa period. For example, for a 30-day visa, your passport must be valid for at least 4 months.
With a multiple entry visa, you can enter the Schengen area multiple times. This visa type is ideal for frequent travelers and is usually issued for longer periods.
Yes, you need to make an appointment for most Schengen countries. Appointment systems vary by country. We help you with this process.
Bank statements for the last 3 months, bank signature circular, and credit card statements if necessary may be required. Documents must be stamped and signed by the bank.
For employees: employer letter, salary slip, social security documents; for employers: company documents, tax plate, activity certificate may be required.
A motivation letter explains your travel purpose, plans, and why you want to visit the country. This document plays an important role in visa officers' decision-making.
2 biometric photos are required. Photos should be 35x45 mm, taken within the last 6 months, with white background and clear view of your face.
You can visit 27 Schengen countries with a Schengen visa. You must make your first entry to the country from which you obtained the visa (main destination rule).
Extending a Schengen visa period is very difficult and only possible in extraordinary circumstances. Therefore, it's important to plan your trip well in advance.
There is no age limit, but additional documents may be required for people under 18. Documents such as parental consent and population register sample may be requested.
Visa applications can be rejected for missing documents, insufficient financial status, previous visa violations, security risks, unclear travel purpose, and similar reasons.
Documents should generally be in English or the official language of the target country. Notarized translation may be required for Turkish documents.
No, you cannot work with a tourist Schengen visa. If you are traveling for work purposes, you need a work visa or work permit.
Yes, you can apply online for most Schengen countries. However, you need to submit documents physically and provide biometric data.