Queries about questions in VFS application form for Schengen visa

I am a PhD Student in UK and have been invited to Netherlands and Germany to give a talk. Both trips are funded from institutes (including accommodation and travel). Being an Indian national, I need to apply for a Schengen visa. My first visit is to Netherlands, so I am planning to apply to Netherlands visa application centre in Edinburgh. I have a gap of two days in between and have arranged my accommodation using Airbnb for the same.

1) The form is a .pdf but it says Please complete the Application Form in full, ensure it is signed, print a copy and bring with you when attending for your Visa appointment.

Is there a supposed to be an online form or should I just fill the form after taking a printout with a pen?

All visas I have applied till now had an online form.

Am I missing something?

2) Cover letter is not mentioned in the documents required section but will I need one?

3) Q. 33 in the form. Ideally 90% of my trip is funded by the institutes, only two days in between I am spending from my own pocket.

Should I tick both, etc.?

Thanks for replies. I am able to get on Acrobat and typing instead of writing but I have a few other questions:

4) Q. 16, passport issued by Govt. of India, Republic of India?

5) Q. 18, the Tier 4 visa number I have on passport is 9 digits but the space is for 7 digits only. It would be fine if I ignore 00 in the front.

Will it be fine?

6) Q. 22, Member State(s) of destination:

I should write both countries?

Best Answer

1) Yes, it's a paper form. It's available as PDF such that you can print it out yourself, rather than needing to go to the consulate to pick up one in person.

2) No, you don't need a cover letter. If there is not enough space on the form for your explanations, you can enclose additional sheets of your own -- but you don't need to format it as a "cover letter". (Doing so would only create a (small!) risk that someone would think it is irrelevant and remove it from your document package before it gets in front of a decision-maker).

3) Yes, and explain the distribution either in the white space next to the checkboxes, or on an additional sheet -- possibly as part of your itinerary.

4) That doesn't seem to be a question, "?" sign notwithstanding. (If you're asking which exact wording to use in field 16, "India" will suffice).

5) Write smaller.

6) Yes, both. That's what the "(s)" means. You'll enclose an itinerary with details anyway.

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What questions do they ask for Schengen Visa?

Sample Interview Questions

What is the purpose of your trip?
Why do you want to visit this country?
For how long will be traveling to Europe?
What Schengen countries are you planning to visit?
When you will be traveling?
Where will you stay?
How will you travel from one place to another?

What questions do they ask at the embassy interview?

The commonly asked questions for US Visitor visa interview are the following:

What is the purpose of your visit to the US? ...
Have you been to the US before? ...
Do you have relatives or friends currently in the US? ...
Details on your friends / relatives in the US. ...
Where will you be residing in the United States?

What are some of the questions asked by a visa application?

Following are few of the common questions asked during the United States Visa interview:

What is the reason for your travel to the United States? ...
What is the duration of your stay in the United States? ...
Where will you be staying? ...
Where do you stay in India? ...
Who is going to cover your expenses during the travel?

Is there interview in VFS?

During the examination of an application, the Embassy/Consulate may call the applicant for an interview. If you should be called for an interview, please contact us to schedule the date and time.

Schengen Visa - Top 5 Interview Questions and Answers

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