General Requirements:

1. Signed Schengen visa application form with photo (35mm x 45mm, white background)
2. Valid passport (3 months validity from the end of intended stay) and photocopy of valid and former visas
3. Cover letter explaining the purpose of the trip and proposed day-to-day itinerary
4. Proof of accommodation
   • a. For tourists: hotel reservations (for the entire stay in the Schengen area)
   • b. For priests, nuns and missionaries: “formulaire unique” + certificate from the apostolic nunciature and guarantee letter from French and Filipino congregation
5. Round trip airline reservation
6. Certificate of employment with monthly salary and leave of absence approved by employer, or if self employed, official business registration for current and previous year
7. Latest personal Income Tax Return (ITR)
8. Recent (issued within the last month) personal bank certification
9. Photocopy of the last three months statement of account of the same bank account
10. For minors and / or students:
    • a. Proof of economic means of parents / legal guardian
    • b. Copy of passport of parents / legal guardian and affidavit of support and consent
    • c. Proof of enrolment and certificate of leave of absence if travelling during the school year
11. Identity / marital status
    • a. If married: photocopy of your marriage contract and birth certificate
    • b. If single: photocopy of your birth certificate
    • c. For non-filipino applicants: copy of alien certificate registration (ACR)
    • d. For minors not travelling with either parent, a copy of the DSWD permit
12. An international travel insurance (medical expenses and repatriation) covering the entire period of the person’s intended stay and valid for all Schengen states. Minimum coverage should be euro 30,000.