We finally got our Schengen Visa today. I applied last July 6 with Howell. The process was fairly easy. We just called their call center to schedule for an appointment. We called Friday and we got a schedule the Monday after. But it is kind of weird since we were give separate appointment schedule even though we will be traveling together. I got a bit worried since I got the first schedule and this means I would have to explain to the visa officer the purpose of our trip. Whereas if Howell goes first, the visa officer will at least be aware that my husband is going on training and I will just join him for this trip.
We went to their office for our scheduled interview and after just a few minutes, Howell’s number was called. His interview was just fast as he just handed the officer all his official papers about his training. I was already waiting for my number to be called after Howell’s interview but three applicants were already called and my number hasn’t been called yet. So Howell asked the officer who interviewed him and the officer said that I should have joined hubby when his number was called. So I just went to Window 1 and just submitted all my documents also. I have submitted the following:
1. My flight Itinerary.
2. Bank Certificates
3. Leave form signed by my employer (and this is really listed in their requirements).
4. Employment Certificate. I specifically requested my employer to provide me with an employment certificate stating my tenure, my salary, the purpose why I am requesting for the certification (which is to apply for a Schengen Visa), and that I am on paid vacation leave from Aug 6 – 26. My officemate gave me this tip to prove that my employer is aware of my travel plans and that I will be paid on the days that I am away.
5. Travel Insurance. This is also one of the requirements. Good thing I searched for cheap insurance for our car a few weeks ago so I already have a contact on where to get our travel insurance.
The lead time for the processing of the visa is 14 days. Howell called the German Embassy yesterday to ask them if our passport is already ready for pick up and we are lucky that our passport can be released today. So I went to their office today to pick it up as I really can’t wait for another day to know my fate. LOL.
And so I was really happy since hubby and I were granted a Schengen Visa. So this is it….I am really going with hubby. I still feel kind of sad because we will be leaving Bela but I am a bit excited now. First time to see Europe, my dream travel destination, and I can’t believe that in just a few days I will finally be able to fulfill my dream.
We went to their office for our scheduled interview and after just a few minutes, Howell’s number was called. His interview was just fast as he just handed the officer all his official papers about his training. I was already waiting for my number to be called after Howell’s interview but three applicants were already called and my number hasn’t been called yet. So Howell asked the officer who interviewed him and the officer said that I should have joined hubby when his number was called. So I just went to Window 1 and just submitted all my documents also. I have submitted the following:
1. My flight Itinerary.
2. Bank Certificates
3. Leave form signed by my employer (and this is really listed in their requirements).
4. Employment Certificate. I specifically requested my employer to provide me with an employment certificate stating my tenure, my salary, the purpose why I am requesting for the certification (which is to apply for a Schengen Visa), and that I am on paid vacation leave from Aug 6 – 26. My officemate gave me this tip to prove that my employer is aware of my travel plans and that I will be paid on the days that I am away.
5. Travel Insurance. This is also one of the requirements. Good thing I searched for cheap insurance for our car a few weeks ago so I already have a contact on where to get our travel insurance.
The lead time for the processing of the visa is 14 days. Howell called the German Embassy yesterday to ask them if our passport is already ready for pick up and we are lucky that our passport can be released today. So I went to their office today to pick it up as I really can’t wait for another day to know my fate. LOL.
And so I was really happy since hubby and I were granted a Schengen Visa. So this is it….I am really going with hubby. I still feel kind of sad because we will be leaving Bela but I am a bit excited now. First time to see Europe, my dream travel destination, and I can’t believe that in just a few days I will finally be able to fulfill my dream.
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Wow, congrats, you got na your busy! I'm excited for you! Do promise me you will keep all your files about europe trip! I will borrow from you in the future!
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