If you intend to transit through or visit several Schengen states (Germany, Austria, Belgium, France, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Sweden, Spain, Denmark, Finland, Iceland and Norway) for up to 90 days for tourist or business purposes you have to obtain your Schengen visa from the Consulate of the country of your main destination. If your main destination cannot be ascertained, the country you first enter is responsible for granting your visa.Schengen visas for stays over 90 ... Read More 
Common information for Schengen Visa Applicants
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What are the documents required while applying for the Schengen visa?
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2 application forms (completely filled in) with photograph.
Valid passport (validity must extend until at least 3 months after the end of the planned journey).
Copy of itinerary with confirmed reservation, airline ticket to be presented prior to issuance of visa.
Proof of sufficient means of support e.g. bank statements, proof of income or an invitation letter and sponsorship declaration from your relatives / friends in a Schengen country.
Letter from your company giving details about your ... Read More
What are the schengen states (countries)?
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The Schengen states are Germany, Austria, Belgium, France, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Sweden, Spain, Denmark, Finland, Iceland and Norway. ... Read More
What are the different types of Schengen visa?
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Transit visa:
This visa allows you to pass through one or more Schengen member states on your way to a country outside the Schengen space. This visa can be valid for up to 5 days.Validity: 1 to 5 days
Number of entries authorized: 1 or 2
Airport transit visa:
This visa allows you to transit through the international zone of a French airport with no access to the Schengen space, before flying on to your final destination.
Short stay Schengen visa:
This visa allows you to travel freely ... Read More
What are the insurance specifications that the consulates require for issuing the Schengen Visa ?
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Insurance company must have a representative office in Europe
Medical evacuation/repatriation coverage of at least US $37,500
Insurance must be valid for duration of stay in the Schengen states ... Read More
What is a Schengen visa ?
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A Schengen visa allows its holder to move freely in all the member states of the European Union who signed the Schengen agreement within the validity of the visa. ... Read More
What is financial default coverage?
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The Financial Default protection benefit is part of the Trip Cancellation/Interruption benefit. Financial default coverage applies if the airline, cruise line, or tour operator goes out of business and you are unable to travel or suffer financial loss. In order for this coverage to apply, coverage must be purchased within 7 - 21 days (depends on company) of the initial deposit. After determining if you qualify for the benefit, some of the plans have 7-14 day waiting period before the benefit ... Read More
Is it possible to insure the rental of a house or condo?
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All of the companies on our website provide reimbursement of villa, condo or other rental property as long as there is a written agreement/contract between the insured and the renter. Reimbursement of your pre-paid cost will be made if the trip cancellation or interruption was caused by a peril named in the policy. ... Read More
Is there any company that provides travel insurance to cover loss of frequent flyer program miles, should the airline go out of business or if I am unable to re-instate them in the event of cancellation of a trip?
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No, there is no company in the travel insurance industry that will cover loss of frequent flyer points or miles. Travel Insured will reimburse the penalty fee to return tickets back into the point program. ... Read More
Should I include the equivalent monetary “cost” of the airline ticket that I purchased with frequent flyer miles?
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Generally the insurance companies will not insure tickets purchased with reward points or miles because no money has been paid. However, you should insure yourself for adequate trip interruption coverage. Make sure that you have purchased enough trip interruption coverage to cover the cost of an economy ticket home plus the cost of any unused, non-refundable land arrangements that you might lose if you have to interrupt your trip. ... Read More
