Schengen Family & Friends Visit Visa

For a family or friends visit you are commonly asked for an invitation from your host and evidence of where you will stay, in addition to the standard requirements. Your host may be asked to provide certain documents — confirm the details via the official European Commission guidance.

This page is an orientation only. Read the shared guides that apply to every Schengen short-stay visa: eligibility, documents, travel insurance, proof of funds, biometrics, fees, processing times and the 90/180-day rule. Always confirm what applies to you with the official European Commission guidance before you apply.