- Visa application form must be duly filled in and signed by the applicant (write in block letters and use black or blue ink only) Application form can be obtained free of charge from the Embassy or downloaded from the following link:
- One clear and colour passport-size photo
- Travel itinerary (arrival and departure flight information and if applicable travel dates to other Schengen countries; Do not purchase the tickets before obtaining the visa)
- Valid passport & previous passport
- Current passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the intended stay.
- Copy of the bio page & amendment page should be annexed to the application form.
- Passport must contain at least two blank pages.
- Photocopy of all visas (valid and expired) of last 5 years
- Previous passport (if available) or a police report, if the previous passport is lost
- Travel health insurance the insurance has to cover the entire period of stay in Schengen area. Medical and hospital coverage must be USD 50â000 (CHF: 50â000/ Euro 30â000) and has to include repatriation in case of emergency or for medical reason. Not from Credit Card
- Invitation letter from friends or relatives containing:- First name, family name, exact address, e-mail, phone number of the host and specifying the relationship between the visitor and the host
â The duration as well as the places and the reasons of the stay in the country to be visited
â The hostâs responsibilities for all expenses incurred in the country to be visited.
â Copy of the passport and Residence Permit if applicable. - Proof of financial situation in Sri Lanka or in the Maldives (personal/family bank statements for last 3 months and/or up to date savings books together with a balance confirmation letter from the bank.
- Letter from the company/employer in Sri Lanka or in the Maldives indicating
â Date of appointment & Profession
â Payslips for the last 6 months & Proof of ETF/ EPF contribution - Students: Letter of school/university confirming permitted leave
- Self-employed: Proof of income tax return , Financial statements & Business registration or Proof of family bonds (birth certificate, marriage certificate, birth certificate of children.
- If you are a dependent member of EU,EEA or CH citizen (spouse, child or dependent ascendant) and like to exercise the right of free movement (Visa for free) : proof of the relationship (birth / marriage certificates, family book (Familienbuch) and the proof of regular payments from your relation have to be shown in the application
- Children below 18 years travelling alone or with guardian should have either a letter giving consent to travel from both parents or appointment of guardianship certified by Divisional Secretariat, with copy of parentâs ID and birth certificate of the child. If required, either both parents or guardian should appear in person for the interview