CHECKLIST SCHENGEN VISA – DIPLOMATIC OR SERVICE PASSPORTS IMPORTANT REMINDERS BEFORE YOU MEET AT THE EMBASSY/APPLICATION CENTRE > > > > > > You need to come in person for biometric data registration and submission of your documents. The applicant is responsible for completing mandatory requirements. Supporting documents can strengthen the application. Check the boxes to confirm which documents you are submitting and fill in the Questionnaire (next page). Photocopies must be clear and readable. Remove staple wires and paper clips from your documents. Bring all your ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS and copies for checking. DATE OF APPLICATION: _________________ (DD/MM/YY) NAME OF APPLICANT: _____________________________________________________ Last name First name middle name MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS Cover Letter - Printed from the Application Portal and signed by the applicant. One passport sized photo with white background and not older than 6 months. Edited photos are not accepted. Paste your photo (do not staple) on the upper right corner of the Cover Letter. Photocopy of Original Passport - bio page and used pages (with visas and stamps) Submit the original along with the application. It must be issued within the last 10 years, have at least 2 unused pages and valid for at least 3 months after departure from Schengen Area. Invitation letter from Schengen country/NGO/company (if applicable) Verbal Note from Malawian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Official introduction letter from Malawian authority Roundtrip Airline Ticket Reservation - Do not pay for/buy the ticket until a visa has been granted. Note: If approved, the visa will be issued according to your roundtrip airline reservation. If the applicant is a holder of service passport: Travel Medical Insurance- Minimum coverage EUR 30,000/K 14M/ USD 50,000, valid in all Schengen States and covering the entire period of the person's intended stay. Please note that holders of diplomatic passports may travel without a visa to GERMANY. If you are planning to also visit, or transit through, any other Schengen country you will still need a Schengen visa. Checklist Schengen Visa – Diplomatic or Service Passports QUESTIONNAIRE: 1. What is the purpose of the trip? ______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ 2. Have you been to the Schengen area before? NO YES, please specify which country and date of arrival: ___________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 3. Do you have any planned trip to other Schengen countries than your main destination? NO YES, please specify which country and no. of days: ___________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 4. Do you need a multiple entry visa? NO YES If yes, when and where are you planning to travel in the future (please include documentation)? _________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ I hereby confirm that all the information stated and supporting documents are true and correct. _________________________________ Signature of applicant ___________________ Place, date NOTES (for Embassy or Application Centre use only): DECLARATION ON MISSING DOCUMENTS: I decided to submit my application even though there are lacking documents. I am also aware that there is a risk in my visa application being rejected. ________________________ Signature of applicant Checklist Schengen Visa – Diplomatic or Service Passports ____________________ Place, Date
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