Welcome to Part 1 of my Schengen Visa Application Guide! ????✈️
In this video, I’ll walk you through the basics of the Schengen visa.


???? Major Schengen Visa Outsourcing Companies :
1. VFS Global
Handles Schengen visa applications for many countries: Austria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Sweden, Switzerland (from July 2025), and more
Website : ( https://www.vfsglobal.com/en/individuals/index.html )

2. TLScontact
Serves Belgium, France, Germany, Switzerland (until July 2025), Liechtenstein, and Luxembourg (transitions to VFS mid-2025) .
Operates visa centres in major cities (e.g., London, Manchester, Edinburgh)
Website : ( https://www.tlscontact.com/en/start-your-visa-journey/ )

3. BLS International
Official provider for Spain in numerous countries outside the EU (including the UK)
Website : ( https://uk.blsspainvisa.com/london/ )

4. Global Visa Centre
Provides services for Greece (via their assistance desk)
Website : ( https://uk-gr.gvcworld.eu/en )


???? Accommodation Source : https://www.booking.com/

???? Flight Booking Source : https://www.skyscanner.net/

???? Travel Insurance Source : Popular & Trusted from UK

1. Allianz Travel Insurance
Highly reputable, accepted by all Schengen consulates
Website: allianztravelinsurance.com

2. AXA Schengen
Offers plans tailored specifically for Schengen visa requirements
Website: axa-schengen.com

3. Europe Assistance
French-based global insurer with strong coverage across Europe
Website: europ-assistance.com

4. Mondial Assistance (part of Allianz Group)
Well-known for global emergency support and coverage
Website: mondial-assistance.com

5. Cigna Global
Known for flexible international health and travel plans
Website: cignaglobal.com

6. IMG (International Medical Group)
Offers plans like Patriot Europe Lite (Schengen visa compliant)
Website: imglobal.com

7. Travel Guard (AIG)
Internationally recognized provider with strong Europe coverage
Website: travelguard.com

8. CareMed
Provides travel insurance tailored for students, tourists, and expats in Europe
Website: caremed-travelinsurance.com

Popular in India for travel insurance (if you're applying from India) :

1. Tata AIG Travel Insurance
VFS-partnered, Schengen-compliant plans
Website: tataaig.com

2. CICI Lombard Travel Insurance
Widely used for Schengen visa processing
Website: icicilombard.com

3. Bajaj Allianz Travel Insurance
Recognized by EU embassies and VFS Global
Website: bajajallianz.com


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