We recommend starting your visa application process through Star Tours a minimum of six to twelve weeks prior to your planned departure date. This timeframe allows for the necessary document preparation, submission, and any potential processing delays, ensuring that your visa is ready in time for your intended travel. It's always a good practice to apply well in advance to avoid any last-minute complications and to provide ample time for the embassy or consulate to review your application.

To apply for a Schengen visa from the UK, your passport should have a validity of at least three months beyond your intended return date from the tour. This means that your passport should remain valid for the entire duration of your tour and for an additional three months after your scheduled return date. Ensuring that your passport meets this requirement is essential to a smooth visa application process and to ensure you can travel without any issues.

To apply for a Schengen visa, if you are holding a UK Work Visa or a Dependant Visa, it should be issued for a duration of more than six months at the time of your application. Additionally, your UK visas should remain valid for at least one month beyond the completion of your tour. Meeting these visa validity requirements is crucial to the Schengen visa application process, as it demonstrates that you have the necessary authorization to return to the UK after your tour and ensures that your travel plans align with the Schengen visa regulations.

No, currently we do not have the option to add visa charges to your online booking. To address visa charges and related processes, we recommend contacting or visiting a Star Tours office directly, as our team is actively working on this aspect of your booking to ensure a smooth visa application experience.

Unfortunately, we require all your documents to start the visa application process. In order to initiate and proceed with your visa application, we need to have all the required documents in their entirety. Any missing documents may lead to delays or complications in the processing of your visa application. Therefore, it is essential to ensure that you have all the necessary documents ready and complete before initiating the visa application process through Star Tours.

After you have submitted all your required documents, the Star Tours visa team will provide you with an appointment date, location, and time for your biometrics. You will need to collect your file from the office before the visa appointment date and then submit the file along with your biometrics as per the provided instructions.

Yes, if you apply for a visa through Star Tours and need to undergo biometrics, you will be required to be physically present for the biometric appointment. While our team assists in scheduling the appointment and prepares your application file, your presence is necessary to complete the biometric process. This step is crucial as it involves the collection of your unique biometric data, such as fingerprints and photographs, which is an essential part of the visa application procedure. Rest assured, our support and guidance will help ensure that this process runs smoothly, contributing to a successful visa application.

Yes, according to Schengen consulate rules, all visa applicants are required to provide valid travel insurance for their trip as part of the visa application process. Having valid travel insurance is a mandatory requirement to demonstrate that you have adequate coverage for unexpected events or emergencies during your travel within the Schengen area. It is essential to ensure that your travel insurance meets the specified criteria and provides the necessary coverage as per the consulate's guidelines when applying for a Schengen visa.

Yes, Star Tours can apply for multiple entry visas on your behalf. However, it's important to note that the duration and the number of entries granted on the visa are ultimately at the discretion of the consulates or embassies processing your visa application. While we can facilitate the application for a multiple entry visa, the final decision regarding the visa's specifications is determined by the consulate, and it may vary based on your specific travel circumstances and their policies.

Yes, you can post your documents to our branch in Wembley. We recommend using the Royal Mail Special Delivery service to ensure that we receive your documents on the next working day. Alternatively, you can use any other reliable courier service to send your documents securely to us. This option allows you to submit your documents even if you cannot visit our office in person, making the process more convenient for you.

Once we have your passports back from the consulate, we will give you a call and discuss the following two options:

1. We can post your documents back via royal mail special delivery
2. You may come in person to collect your documents.

Visa validity is granted at the discretion of the consulate, and we cannot guarantee the specific duration of the visa that will be granted to you and your family. The duration and terms of your visa will depend on the consulate's policies and the specifics of your visa application. Therefore, it's important to check the visa's validity and any applicable terms before planning your future trips to ensure that your visa aligns with your travel plans.

Yes, Star Tours can re-apply your Schengen visa, but you will also have to provide previous rejection letter. Once we reapply for your Schengen Visa, the outcome of the visa is at the discretion of the consulate.

No, you cannot use your invoice as part of your visa application. If you are applying for Schengen visas independently, you will need to request a separate visa letter from us. This letter will include confirmed hotel and travel details, which are essential components of your visa application. It is important to provide the necessary documentation as required by the consulate to support your visa application, and a visa letter from us will help facilitate the process.

A visa letter from Star Tours is an essential document required as part of your visa application. This letter provides comprehensive details about your trip, in accordance with embassy requirements. It includes crucial information such as the addresses of your booked hotels and your travel dates. The visa letter is an important supporting document that helps demonstrate the purpose and details of your travel itinerary to the consulate or embassy processing your visa application. Please note that visa letters typically take around 5-7 working days to be prepared and sent to you after your request.

Yes, according to Schengen consulate rules, all visa applicants are required to provide valid travel insurance for their trip as part of the visa application process. Having valid travel insurance is a mandatory requirement to demonstrate that you have adequate coverage for unexpected events or emergencies during your travel within the Schengen area. It is essential to ensure that your travel insurance meets the specified criteria and provides the necessary coverage as per the consulate's guidelines when applying for a Schengen visa.

The requirement for family members to attend biometrics appointments may vary depending on the visa application center. For VFS and TLS (where applicable), it is typically necessary for all family members to be present to process biometrics. However, it's important to note that some centers may have specific guidelines, and there may be exceptions. For example, at TLS centers, children below the age of 12 are usually not allowed in the biometrics area. To ensure compliance with the specific procedures of the visa application center you are dealing with, it is advisable to check with the center directly or refer to their official guidelines.

For TLS - Below 12 years children are not allowed in biometrics area.

We will ensure all your documents are complete as per embassy's requirements. We will prepare your file, on your behalf. We will also also take biometric dates for Schengen Visa. You need to be present along with your file to process your biometrics.

We take care of all the intricate details to ensure your visa application is smooth and efficient. Our dedicated team will ensure that all your documents are meticulously prepared to meet the stringent requirements of the embassy. 

Furthermore, when it comes to Schengen Visa applications, we go the extra mile by scheduling your biometric appointment. However, it's important to note that you need to be physically present along with your visa file to complete the biometrics process.

When applying for a Schengen visa, you should submit your application to the consulate or embassy of the Schengen country where you intend to spend the most number of nights during your trip. This is often referred to as the "country of longest duration." Your choice of consulate should align with your travel itinerary and the specific country where you will have the longest stay. It's important to note that you cannot apply to a different embassy unless your travel plans are adjusted accordingly to align with your chosen consulate for visa application purposes.