How to Fill-in the Schengen Visa Application Form?

When applying for a Schengen visa, you always have to fill out a visa application form. In the form, you have to answer questions about your travel plans, the purpose for your visit, and other personal information.

The application form is the same for all Schengen countries and for all applicants.

How to Fill-Out a Schengen Visa Application Form?

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to fill out the Schengen visa application form:

Number	Field	Answer
1	Surname (Family name)	Write down your surname or family name the same as it’s written on your travel document or passport.
2	Surname at birth (Former family name(s))	Fill out this section if your current surname is different from the one you had at birth.
3	First name(s) (Given name(s))	Write down your first the same way it is written on your travel document or passport.
4	Date of birth (day-month-year)	Write down your birthday. The format should be day/month/year., for example, 12/01/1999.
5	Place of birth	Write down the city or town where you were born.
6	Country of birth	Write down the country you were born in.
7	Current nationality	Write your current nationality as it appears on your travel document.

*Family members of EU, EEA, and Swiss citizens do not need to fill out the fields marked with asterisk (*).

Tips on How to Complete the Schengen Visa Application Form

Read the instructions carefully before starting to complete the application form.
Make sure you’re not making any mistakes in your answers or in spelling.
Be consistent throughout the application.
Double-check the information.
If you’re filling the form by hand, write clearly using black or blue ink.
Complete all mandatory fields.
If any question doesn’t apply to you, write N/A or Not Applicable.
Review the application form before submitting it.
Ask for help if you need it.
Keep copies of your application form and other required documents.

How Can I Complete the Schengen Visa Application Form?

You can complete the Schengen visa application form in one of the following ways:

Online. Many Schengen countries have an online portal where you can fill out the application form digitally, and you’ll get a completed application form which you can print out.
Fillable PDF. You can download the application form and then type your information automatically in the fields.
By hand. If there’s no online or digital options, then you can just fill out the application form in paper format using a pen or pencil with black or blue ink.

Filling the Application for Each Schengen Country

See below how to fill out the Schengen visa application form for each Schengen Member State:

What Language Should I Use to Complete the Schengen Visa Application Form?

When completing the Schengen visa application form, you should use the language specified by the embassy/consulate of the country which will process your visa. You can usually pick out between English or one of the official languages of that country.

For example, if you are applying for a German visa, you can fill out the form in English or in German.

Why Are Some Questions in the Schengen Visa Application Form Marked With an Asterisk (*)?

The questions marked with an asterisk in the application form indicate that family members of EU, EEA or CH citizens do not have to fill out those fields.

Did you find this page helpful?

_{Disclaimer: SchengenVisaInfo is a private website and isn't affiliated with the European Union, the EU Council, or any government agency. We offer the Schengen Visa Information Guide Online to help you with general advice through our guides, news articles, and blogs.}

_{We do our best to keep our information accurate and up-to-date, but we can't guarantee it's always correct or complete. We're not responsible for any mistakes or missing information. All content is for informational purposes only and is not legally binding.}