r/SchengenVisa_PH

Approval dust for everyone!

Itinerary: London-France-Swizerland-Italy

Timeline:
April 27- Submission and biometrics
- same day: application forwarded and received at the Embassy
May 8- passport dispatched to courier
May 12- Received passport

Result:
Multiple entry
35 days duration
July to September

first time application and first schengen visa

Passed the same requirements with the UK visa application, I just added the confirmed flight itinerary, train tickets, hotel accommodation, tour bookings (paid/ reserved bookings)

Requested for 30 days multiple because I will be going in and out of schengen area. Got 35 days and multiple entry.

I applied early in anticipation of possible delayed result but I got it in less than 15 days.

Thank you reddit travelers!

Hello! Does it have meaning that they actioned/ decided on your application fast? I applied for a Tourist Schengen visa last week Friday (for Greece) and I received a message earlier today (Tuesday) that my passport is ready for pickup.

Is it usually this fast? Does that mean my visa got denied outright? Or it doesn’t have any impact? Im just a bit anxious!

Hi everyone! I’m currently planning a trip to the UK this July-Aug, and I’ve decided to add a sidetrip to Switzerland (which will be my main destination in the Schengen area). I’ll be applying for a Swiss Schengen visa here in the PH.

I have a few specific questions regarding the requirements. Hope those who recently applied can help!

• Application Form: Is the online form different from what VFS asks you to fill out when booking an appointment?
• Passport Photocopies: Aside from the bio page, do I need to submit copies of all my stamps? I have valid/previous visas for the US, Canada, Japan, and my UK e-visa. Should I include all of those?
• Flight Reservations: Where do you usually get "visa-only" flight reservations? Is it better to just book a fully refundable flight, or are there reliable sites for dummy tickets that the Swiss Embassy accepts?
• Financial Means (Digital Banks): Most of my funds are in Maya, BanKo, and MariBank. I don’t keep much in traditional banks. Does the Swiss Embassy accept Bank Certificates and Statements from these digital banks? Do they need to be "wet signed," or is the digital generated copy enough?
• Proof of Assets: I recently bought land and have the Transfer Certificate of Title (TCT). I also have a car. Is it worth including the TCT and OR/CR to prove deep ties?
• COE & Leave Dates: The official checklist says the COE should mention "approved leave dates." My company COE is very templated and doesn't usually include specific dates. How strict are they with this?

Salamat po in advance

Hello po, first time ko mag apply sa Europe pero may travel history na sa Taiwan at Thailand at currently naka multiple visa for Japan.

Next week na schedule ko sa embassy at gusto ko lang po mag tanong ano ba ang process pag dating sa embassy? Ano ang mga usual na tanong?

So far ok pa naman kami sa documents. Pero worried ako na red flag daw pag Filipina at may boyfriend na kikitain sa Europe. Makakatulong ba sa case namin na nagkita na kami for a week in Japan last year at mag vi-visit sya ng 1 week sa Pinas? kaso dahil sa schedule nya sa work, first week of June na sya makakapunta. Naka lagay din ito sa cover letter nya. Balak namin sabihin na sabay na kami ng flight sa Spain kung papalarin kami

Yung employment ko din worried ako. Feb ako nag resign sa company then I declared na from March nag work na ako sa family business. Nag attach din ako ng documents ng business namin, permits, BIR, ITR etc. nag attach din ako ng deed of sale ng property.

Wala akong makitang source kung ano ang step by step process once mag show up ako sa embassy at yung mga usual na tanong. Sana po matulungan nyo po ako. Salamat po

Duration of stay: 90 days
Number of entries: MULT

April 27 - appointment date
May 5 - passport dispatch, got it the next day

Travel history:
6 SEA countries (2025)
Singapore (2018)

Attachments for Proof of Economic means & Self-employment

1. Bank certificate & SOA
2. Life insurance anniversary statements & recent payment receipts
3. BIR COR
4. PRC ID & PTR

On my cover letter, I requested for a double entry visa and stated my reasons. Staying for 13 days.

Day to day itinerary format sample below.

Date | Location (City) | Activities and Accommodation
08/08 | Madrid | Prado museum, Retiro Park. Check-out Sample Hotel

All accommodations were booked at Agoda and made sure it matched the check-in/out dates on my itinerary.

Intended flight bookings (entry & exit) are screenshots only from google flights.

I think that’s everything. Hope this helps.

Hi all, anyone here applied for Spain NLV from BLS Spain Manila in March / April? have you received your passport?

Hi everyone, asking for advice/experiences regarding AOSG for traveling from the Philippines.

I’m employed and have my own work here, so I can show proof of employment and strong ties to the Philippines. My boyfriend is also financially capable of supporting my trip, and he already obtained a Garantstelling from the municipality. We also have complete supporting documents for my visit.

I’ve been encouraging him to also get an AOSG because I’ve read stories about travelers being questioned or offloaded when they couldn’t present one, but he doesn’t think it’s necessary.

For those who traveled under similar circumstances, were you asked for an AOSG by Philippine Immigration? Did they specifically look for it, or was the Garantstelling plus other documents enough?

Would really appreciate hearing your actual experiences. Thank you!

Hello po, I'll apply po for a friend/family visit visa and touring is not really the main agenda. Since I work remotely po, can I include this in my itinerary? I'll pay for my own upkeep while staying in my boyfriend's apartment. TIA!

Hi. Based on experience this April/May 2026, how long did you wait for your Netherlands visa?

I applied for Netherlands visa last April 28 and my application was dispatched April 29. However, I’m still waiting for it to be processed up to this day. Unfortunately, my flight (official business) is on May 12, and I’m afraid I won’t be able to leave, considering May 9-10 are weekends and there won’t be a chance they’ll be processing it anytime soon 😥

Called VFS and the Netherlands embassy. They informed me they won’t be able to do anything to help me at this moment :(

Curious lang ako rito. "Annex II" ang tawag sa mga bansang hindi kailangang mag-apply ng visa papasok sa Schengen area, at sa tingin ko may tiwala ang mga bansang nasa Schengen zone sa mga 'yon kaya hindi nila hinahanapan ng visa. Mas maganda nga ba kung sa mga bansang 'yon nakapagtravel bago mag-apply para madagdagan ang tiwala ng mga Schengen visa officer? 🤔

Hello! Does the bank statement need to be certified by the bank? I already have bank certification addressed to the Italian Embassy for schengen visa and am thinking of adding other bank statements as supplementary. Pwede na ba yung i-download ko lang from UB App and Seabank App then print PDF?

Thank you!

PROOF OF APPLICANT’S FINANCIAL MEANS ☐ 6. Bank certification, bank books, personal bank statements showing regular income, credit card statements or balance covering the last six months