Reasons for Schengen Visa Rejection

    The citizens of the non-Schengen member countries require a mandatory Schengen visa in order to enter the Schengen zone. Depending on the purpose of travel, Schengen member countries issue several types of Schengen visa by the designated embassy.

    Visa Rejection Causes

    • Past or current criminal actions of the visa applicant.
    • False travel document or trying to fake their identity.
    • Insufficient explanation of the purpose of visit and stay in the Schengen area.
    • Presenting a passport that is not in a good condition.
    • Presenting a passport unacceptable by the embassy.
    • Lacking to present the proper plan of your travel within the Schengen area.
    • Providing a formal letter of reference that is not authenticated by the author.
    • Insufficient proof of means of existence for the duration of stay in the Schengen area.
    • Presenting an unacceptable birth or marriage certificate for a visa application.
    • Inability to present the appropriate travel insurance coverage for the duration of stay.
    • Failed to present accommodation proof or confirmed hotel bookings.
    • Failing to previously respect Schengen visa limitations.

    Things to Remember

    • Arrive at the embassy where your interview will take place, at least a few minutes earlier.
    • Do not give any inappropriate answers and do not take a long time to deliver your answer.
    • Do answer all the questions and do not give any fake information.
    • Proper appearance while visiting and not avoiding eye contact during the interview will improve the chances of visa.
    • Do not misrepresent the identity in the documents to be submitted for visa application.
    • Passport should have a valid period of at least three months after the return from the visit.
    • Do not apply for the visa in the wrong embassy of Schengen area.
    • Birth and marriage certificates issued by the official authorities, i.e. Ministry interiors, only be submitted while visa application Insurances and residential accommodation proofs should be sufficient and valid.

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