APPLYING FOR A SCHENGEN VISA IN SINGAPORE
(FRANCE)
Note:
I am Philippine passport holder, currently residing in Singapore,
and would like to obtain a Schengen Visa through French Embassy in Singapore.
If
you have not yet read my blog about our Europe adventure, please click HERE.
WHERE TO GET THE VISA?
From
the blogs I have read before getting a Schengen visa, I learnt that there are
two options in which you can check where or which embassy you can apply to:
1)
country of your point of entry; or
2)
country which you will spend most of the days in
In
our case, we wanted to make sure so we covered the two options. We chose France. Well, according to what I read, they are the most relaxed, nice and not-so-strict embassy to apply for. :D
This is why we booked a flight landing in Paris and prepared an itinerary showing that we would stay in France longer than any other Schengen countries.
This is why we booked a flight landing in Paris and prepared an itinerary showing that we would stay in France longer than any other Schengen countries.
HOW TO GET THE VISA?
1. Prepare the
documents required for the application
2. Schedule an
appointment in the French Embassy.
3.
On your appointment, go to the French Embassy in Singapore (near Botanical
Gardens MRT), submit your prepared documents, have your photo and fingerprints
taken and pay the visa fee of 60 euros.
4.
You’re done! So just wait for the results and track your application online should you wish.
WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS?
Note:
I am Philippine passport holder, currently residing in Singapore, and would like to acquire a Schengen Visa through French embassy in Singapore.
1.
Valid Passport
2.
1 short stay Schengen visa form fully filled in and signed. Click HERE.
3.
1 identity photograph pasted on the form. The photo must be recent, clearly
showing the face, the forehead hairline and ears.
4.
ORIGINAL + 1 PHOTOCOPY of Financial guarantee.
For
applicants over 18:
-
a letter from your employer in Singapore mentioning your annual salary, your
position, date of employment and dates of leave. If you are a student, an
enrollment letter from your school or university
-
AND your last 2 months bank statement (current account AND,
if applicable, savings account) showing the balance, the transactions, your
name and account number. E-statements are accepted.
Note: I submitted e-statements but I had it authorized by Citibank and DBS just to make sure.
Note: I submitted e-statements but I had it authorized by Citibank and DBS just to make sure.
If
you are self-employed, the local company biz-file issued by ACRA
For
applicants under 18: the father’s and/or mother’s last 2 months bank
statements + birth certificate and parent’s passport copy
If
your financial means are not sufficient, you may also provide commitment letter from your
sponsor stating he/she will be responsible for all your expenses with a proof
of his/her financial means (last 2 months bank statements) AND a
copy of his/her passport.
5.
Flight reservation/booking with confirmed dates (roundtrip)
6.
Proof of accommodation
-
confirmed hotel reservation for the whole length of your stay in all Schengen
countries. Address and dates should be stated.
-
if you are staying with family or friend(s) you must present:
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For a stay in France: an Attestation
d’Accueil that your host must obtain from his/her City Hall
7.
Travel insurance. Your name and dates of coverage should be stated on the
policy. The insurance should cover the following: medical expenses,
hospitalization and repatriation costs incurred for each at least 30.000 euros
during your stay in Europe
8.
ORIGINAL + 1 PHOTOCOPY: Employment pass / S pass / Dependant pass /
Student pass / Work permit / PR card with re-entry permit
9.
ORIGINAL + 1 PHOTOCOPY: valid passport – only identity pages. The passport
should be issued less than 10 years ago and valid for at least 3 months after
the departure from Schengen states. It should contain at least 2 blank visa
pages.
10.
1 PHOTOCOPY Previous Schengen visas (if any)
11.
FOR BUSINESS TRIPS (in addition to all the above mentioned documents)
-
ORIGINAL + 1 PHOTOCOPY, an official business invitation letter from a company
in France and a letter from your employer in Singapore stating:
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that you are going to France on their behalf and the purpose of your visit,
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the name address and contact number of the company to be visited,
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that your employer takes full responsibility for all your expenses incurred
while in France, that they guarantee your return to Singapore.
12.
FOR APPLICANTS UNDER 18 (in addition to all the above mentioned documents)
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A parental authorization form if not travelling with both parents
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ORIGINAL + 1 PHOTOCOPY birth certificate
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1 PHOTOCOPY passports of both parents
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For minors living in Singapore without their parents: letter of legal guardian
+ 1 photocopy of his passport
13.
FOR NON WORKING SPOUSES (in addition to all the above mentioned documents
-
ORIGINAL + Copy of wedding certificate and your spouse’s passport
14.
Checklist Document. Please click HERE.
IMPORTANT
NOTES:
* Document
or photocopy missing = incomplete file = high risk of visa refusal
*Fees
(not refundable): exchange value of 60 euros (between 90 to110 SGD according to
the exchange rate)
*EACH
FAMILY MEMBER SHOULD HAVE A SEPARATE, COMPLETE FILE
*YOUR
FILE WILL BE ENTERTAINED ONLY IF THE MAIN DESTINATION (the country where you
will be staying the most number of days) IS FRANCE, AUSTRIA, GREECE OR MONACO.
*I
read in other blogs that there will be a possibility that you will get rejected
if your work pass is soon to expire.
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For
those who are Philippine passport holders residing in the Philippines and would
like to acquire a Schengen Visa through French embassy via VFS Global, please
click this LINK.
Cheers!
Cha
