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Schengen Visa from Singapore

One visa, 29 European countries. Victory Travel prepares your application, checks every document before it goes in, books your biometric appointment and manages the submission — so your file lands at the consulate complete the first time.

29Countries Covered
90Days per 180
2–4Weeks Processing
30Years Experience
At a Glance

Schengen Visa — Key Facts

A short-stay Schengen visa (Type C) lets you travel across the whole zone on one sticker. Your days are counted for the area as a whole, not per country.

Visa typeShort-stay Type C, tourist
Length of stayUp to 90 days in any 180-day period
Countries coveredAll 29 Schengen states
EntriesSingle or multiple, at consulate's discretion
BiometricsRequired in person at VFS or BLS
Travel insuranceMandatory, min. EUR 30,000 medical cover
Processing10–15 working days after biometrics
Total lead time2 weeks to 1 month including appointment wait
Earliest you can apply6 months before departure
Latest you can apply15 calendar days before departure
Victory Travel feeSGD 250–310 per applicant
Consular feeEUR 90 adult · EUR 45 age 6–11 · free under 6
Which consulate do you apply to? The country where you will spend the most nights. If the nights are split evenly, apply to the country you enter first. Applying to the wrong consulate is one of the most common reasons an otherwise strong application is refused — we work this out for you from your itinerary before anything is submitted.
Coverage

The 29 Schengen Countries

Bulgaria and Romania completed full Schengen membership in 2025, joining Croatia which entered in 2023. Ireland and Cyprus remain outside the zone and need separate visas.

🇦🇹 Austria
🇧🇪 Belgium
🇧🇬 Bulgaria
🇭🇷 Croatia
🇨🇿 Czech Republic
🇩🇰 Denmark
🇪🇪 Estonia
🇫🇮 Finland
🇫🇷 France
🇩🇪 Germany
🇬🇷 Greece
🇭🇺 Hungary
🇮🇸 Iceland
🇮🇹 Italy
🇱🇻 Latvia
🇱🇮 Liechtenstein
🇱🇹 Lithuania
🇱🇺 Luxembourg
🇲🇹 Malta
🇳🇱 Netherlands
🇳🇴 Norway
🇵🇱 Poland
🇵🇹 Portugal
🇷🇴 Romania
🇸🇰 Slovakia
🇸🇮 Slovenia
🇪🇸 Spain
🇸🇪 Sweden
🇨🇭 Switzerland
Document Checklist

What You Need to Submit

Send us scans first. We review everything and tell you what is missing before you commit to an appointment — a rejected file costs you the fee and the trip. Originals are only needed on the day of submission.

Every applicant

Core documents

  • Passport — original plus a scan of the bio pageAt least 2 blank pages, issued within the last 10 years, and valid for at least 3 months beyond your return date.
  • Application formSend us your itinerary and we complete the correct form for the consulate you are applying to.
  • Two passport photographs35–45mm, white background, taken within the last 6 months. Bring two printed copies to submission; send one scan in advance.
  • Singapore identity documentNRIC front and back, PR with re-entry permit, or your Employment Pass, S Pass, Work Permit or LTVP. Your pass should stay valid for at least 3 months beyond your return.
  • Bank statements — last 3 monthsFull statements, not screenshots or summary balances. The consulate is checking that you can fund the whole trip.
  • Return flight bookingConfirmed round-trip itinerary covering entry and exit. We can issue a booking itinerary if you have not ticketed yet.
  • Accommodation for every nightHotel vouchers covering the entire stay. If you are on an overnight train or bus, provide those tickets to cover the gap.
  • Travel insuranceValid across the Schengen area for your full trip, minimum EUR 30,000 medical and repatriation cover.
  • Day-by-day itineraryWhere you are each night. This also determines which consulate you apply to.
Employed applicants

Employment letter

  • Letter from your employer, issued within 1 month of applyingOn company letterhead, physically signed and stamped. It must state your position, salary, date joined, that your employment is confirmed, and the exact dates of your approved leave.
Common failure point. A digitally signed or unstamped letter gets rejected at the counter. Get the wet signature and company stamp.
Self-employed / business owners

ACRA business profile

  • ACRA business profile issued within the last 3 monthsShowing your name as owner, partner or director.
  • Company bank statements — last 3 monthsIn addition to your personal statements.
Retirees · homemakers · unemployed

Sponsorship documents

  • Sponsor's letterConfirming they are funding your trip, signed, with their contact details.
  • Sponsor's employment letter or ACRA profileProving the sponsor's own income.
  • Sponsor's passport and Singapore identity documentCopies of both.
  • Sponsor's bank statements — last 3 monthsDetailed statements showing sufficient funds.
  • Proof of relationshipBirth certificate, marriage certificate or equivalent linking you to the sponsor.
Children under 18

Parental documents

  • Birth certificateShowing both parents.
  • Sponsoring parent's documentsEmployment letter or ACRA profile, passport copy, identity document and 3 months of bank statements.
  • Letter of consentRequired if the child travels alone or with only one parent — signed by the non-travelling parent or both parents.
Students

School documents

  • Proof of enrolmentOriginal letter from your Singapore school, college or university, or a copy of your Student Pass.
  • Sponsor documentsIf a parent or guardian is funding the trip, include their sponsorship set as listed above.
Domestic helpers

Helper and employer documents

  • Work Permit with pass statusValid at least 3 months beyond the return date.
  • Employment contractOriginal and a copy.
  • Passport, photographs, flights, accommodation and insuranceSame core set as every other applicant.
  • Employer's Singapore identity documentNRIC, PR re-entry permit, EP, S Pass or LTVP.
  • Employer's passport copy
  • Employer's bank statements — last 3 monthsDemonstrating the trip is funded.
Cost Breakdown

What a Schengen Visa Costs

Transparent pricing, no hidden charges — our service fee is separate from the government and visa centre charges, so you can see exactly what goes where.

Per applicant, all in

SGD 250–310 Victory Travel fee
Victory Travel service feeSGD 250–310 — document review, form preparation, appointment booking, submission support
Consular fee — adultEUR 90, paid at the visa centre
Consular fee — child 6 to 11EUR 45
Consular fee — child under 6Exempt
VFS or BLS centre service chargeVaries by consulate, paid on the day
Travel insuranceOptional add-on — we can arrange Schengen-compliant cover
Flight itinerary for the applicationOptional add-on if you have not booked yet
Passport courier returnOptional, charged by the visa centre

Consular fees are set by the European Commission in euros and converted at the visa centre's rate on the day. All fees — ours, the consulate's and the visa centre's — are non-refundable once an application is lodged, regardless of the outcome. Fees correct at time of publication and subject to change.

How It Works

The Application, Step by Step

You attend one appointment in person. We handle everything on either side of it.

1

Tell us your trip

WhatsApp us your travel dates, countries and number of applicants. We confirm which consulate you apply to.

2

Send scans for review

Email or WhatsApp e-copies of everything on the checklist. We check each document and flag what is missing or wrong.

3

We prepare the file

Forms completed, documents ordered and printed. Collect the set from our office or we deliver it to you.

4

Biometric appointment

We book your slot at VFS or BLS. You attend in person with your original passport, passes and printed documents.

5

Consulate processing

Your passport stays with the consulate for roughly 10–15 working days after biometrics.

6

Collect your passport

We notify you the moment it is ready. Collect from the visa centre, or use their door-to-door courier.

Plan around the appointment, not the processing time. The consulate's own 10–15 working days is the predictable part. The unpredictable part is the biometric slot, which in peak season can sit several weeks out. Start six to eight weeks before departure — earlier for travel in June to August or over Christmas.
New for 2026

EES and ETIAS — What Changes

Two new European border systems affect travellers from Singapore. Neither replaces the Schengen visa if you need one, but both change what happens at the border.

Entry/Exit System (EES)

Live since April 2026
  • Your entry and exit are recorded digitallyPassport stamps are being replaced by a biometric record — face and fingerprints — taken at the external border on your first crossing.
  • Expect longer queues on first entryRegistration takes a few extra minutes. Build buffer into tight connections.
  • Your 90/180 days are tracked automaticallyOverstays are far easier for border officers to detect than under the old stamp system.

ETIAS travel authorisation

Expected late 2026
  • For visa-free nationalities onlySingapore passport holders travel to Europe visa-free and will need ETIAS once it launches. If you hold a passport that requires a Schengen visa, ETIAS does not apply to you.
  • Not a visaAn online authorisation, valid three years or until the passport expires. The EU will confirm the start date before launch.
FAQ

Common Questions

The questions our visa desk answers most often about Schengen applications from Singapore.

How long does a Schengen visa take from Singapore?

Allow two weeks to one month end to end. The consulate typically takes 10 to 15 working days after your biometric appointment, but the appointment slot itself is often booked several weeks ahead, particularly June to August and in December. Start six to eight weeks before departure.

Can Work Permit and S Pass holders apply?

Yes. We process Schengen applications for Singapore Citizens, PRs, Employment Pass, S Pass, Work Permit and LTVP holders. Your pass should remain valid for at least three months beyond your return date. Domestic helpers can also apply, with additional documents from the employer.

Which country's embassy should I apply to?

The country where you spend the most nights. If nights are split evenly between two countries, apply to the one you enter first. Send us your itinerary and we work it out before anything is prepared.

How early can I apply?

You may lodge an application up to six months before your intended departure, and no later than 15 calendar days before. We recommend six to eight weeks ahead so there is room for appointment availability.

How much money should be in my bank account?

There is no single published figure — consulates assess whether your funds are credible for your specific itinerary, looking at duration, destination and how you are funding the trip. What matters more is consistency: a steady balance over three months reads far better than a large deposit that appears the week before you apply. We review your statements and tell you honestly if they are likely to be a problem.

Do I need to attend in person?

Yes, once — for biometrics. Fingerprints and a photograph are captured at the visa centre. If you have given Schengen biometrics within the last 59 months they may be reused, but the consulate decides this case by case.

What if my application is rejected?

Fees are not refunded. The consulate issues a refusal letter stating the grounds, and you can either appeal within the deadline stated or reapply with a stronger file. This is exactly why we review every document before submission rather than after.

Can you apply on my behalf without me visiting your office?

Largely, yes. Document review, form preparation and appointment booking are all handled remotely by email or WhatsApp. You collect the printed set from our office at Sam Leong Road or we arrange delivery, and you attend the biometric appointment yourself.

Start Your Schengen Application

Send us your travel dates and pass type. We will come back with the right consulate, a personalised document checklist and a firm quote — usually within one business hour.