Your passport must be less than 10 years old when you apply for a Schengen visa. Passport issued before Year 2000 needs to get renewed before applying for schengen visas.
PLEASE MAKE A PHOTOCOPY OF ALL DOCUMENTS FOR YOUR RECORDS PRIOR TO SENDING THEM TO STAR TOURS.
PASSPORT: Must be valid for at least a minimum of three months from the date on which passengers are returning back to the UK.
UK VISA VALIDITY: Minimum 3 months of UK Visa validity after completion of the tour is mandatory Schengen visa can not be issued within last 3 months of UK visa.
APPLICATION FORM: Available from our website, each applicant must fill out one form per person and duly date and sign the form. For minors (under 18) it is mandatory for both parents to sign the application form.
INSURANCE DECLARATION: Available from our website, each applicant must complete one form per person. For minors (under 18) it is mandatory for both parents to sign the declaration form. The required insurance can be bought from us.
PASSPORT SIZE PHOTOS: Each visa applicant must submit two most recent passport size colour photos which have a clear white background with good contrast and clear lighting printed on normal photographic paper and show the full face without sunglasses or head covering (size should be 4.5cm in length by 3.5cm in breadth) These photographs must have not been used in any previous visa stamps or on the first page of passport issued before the last 3 months. Digital photos are not acceptable.
EMPLOYER REF LETTER: Original and less than 1 month old from the date of applying stating your position in the company on the letterhead of the company. (Please note contract letter, offer letter, terms and condition letter,appointment letter are not acceptable and employment reference letter has to be less then a month old before the application lodging date).
PAYSLIPS: Most recent 3 months payslips, internet print out is valid, in certain cases. In case of Self Employed, letter from your accountant confirming your self employment status and yearly / monthly income should be stated on a original letterhead.
BANK STATEMENT: Last one month’s Original / Online Bank Statement for current account and less than 1 month old, with minimum balance of £400 per adult passenger, if you don’t have bank statement then we require travellers’ cheques for minimum £300 per person. (Original 1 month’s old bank statement and the recent internet print out (online bank statement) from the bank of the same account statements are valid). No saving accounts statements are accepted only current account statement are accepted.
TRAVEL INSURANCE: Must have all applicants name, start date, finish date and region/area to be visited e.g. Europe/Worldwide. This can be bought from us. Internet copy is acceptable. It also must include Medical Cover and Repatriation expenses.
Please note: passengers who intend to have long term visas should note that their UK visas must be valid minimum for 1 year from return date along with a 1 year annual travel insurance policy However; we can not guarantee you the validity of the visa as the decision is at the discretion of the embassy and not Star Tours ltd.
SCHOOL/ UNIVERSITY LETTER: Letter from educational institution should be original and most recently dated stating your student status, name of your course and type of studies. Any scanned / fax copy for this letter is not allowed.
MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE: For Spouse visa application you must submit Original Marriage Certificate issued in English Language. If your marriage certificate is translated in English then the translation must be certified as a true copy by the Embassy/Consulate of the country where your marriage was celebrated or by the legalisation bureau of the Foreign Office in GB.
BIRTH CERTIFICATE: If minor (under 18): Original Full Birth Certificate, stating both parents’ names and child’s name is required. If original birth certificate is not in English language then an official translation is required. This official translation must be certified as a true copy by your Embassy/ Consulate or by the legalisation bureau of the Foreign Office in GB.
Parents’ valid passports or certified copies if the parents are residing abroad.
PENSION BOOK/ LETTER: Original pension book / letter showing that income received by direct debit in your account.
If under the age of 18 and travelling to France without the parents or with one parent: A parental authorisation to travel form completed and signed by the parents or legal guardian authorising a child to travel and appointing the person responsible for them. This letter should be duly authenticated by a solicitor or Commissioner for Oaths, or by a Consular Officer of the applicants’ nationality; Parents’ valid passports must be enclosed with the application, or certified copies if the parents are residing abroad; Original Full Birth Certificate, stating both parents’ names, with official translation if not in English. This official translation must be certified as a true copy by your Embassy/ Consulate or by the legalization bureau of the Foreign Office in GB.
1) All European Union Nationals
2) Certain nationalities are exempt* as long as they do not engage in non-tourist activity. These countries include: Canada, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore and USA
(*please check the website of the embassy of the destination country for the most up-to-date information available)
3) Check with the destination country's embassy before travel to verify how long you are allowed to stay in each country without a visa.