It is quite possible to open the Schengen visa independently, in this there is nothing impossible. And it's even better if you do it yourself, especially if you want to go on your own to travel to Europe without the mediation of a tour operator.
The self-design of a Schengen visa is a fully regulated procedure, as is the receipt of any other document. So, knowing all the subtleties and rules, you will be able to do everything without anyone's help. The independent design of the Schengen visa includes 4 main stages or steps.
Step 1: Select a country
First of all, we need to decide where we are going and, accordingly, to the embassy of which country we will apply for a visa. Different countries put forward approximately equal requirements for obtaining a Schengen visa, but in some problems less, in others - a little more. Within the zone, visas are the same and operate throughout the Schengen area. So, you can first get acquainted with the rules of several states that issue a coveted visa, and apply to the embassy of the one where you have to spend a minimum of effort.
According to some sources, today Finland is the most loyal country in relation to issuing a Schengen visa to citizens of Ukraine and Russia. But the choice is yours.
Step 2: Search for a list of documents
We find out the list of documents necessary for the independent receipt of the Schengen visa. This is the stage for many that causes fears - it seems that one can not cope with such complexities on its own that it takes a lot of time and effort. It is at this stage that many people abandon the business they started and ask for paid help. And in vain!
You will be accurately and clearly told which documents you need to have to obtain a visa in a single place - at the embassy. This is the most reliable source of information on the procedure for issuing a visa. So we boldly go to the embassy site of a specific chosen country, select the section "Tourist visas" and carefully get acquainted with the information.
It is not superfluous to ask more information. Perhaps one of your friends has already dealt with these issues and knows in detail how to apply for a Schengen visa on their own.
In order to stop being afraid to apply to the embassy, you need to understand that by their demands they are only trying to make sure that you are going to a specific country for a specific purpose and for the specified time. And no one will build obstacles to you. So - boldly go to the embassy's website and study the list of documents.
Step 3: Collection of documents
Typically, among the list of documents - confirmation of the hotel, tickets, income statement, proof of the availability of money for being in Europe (usually it takes about 50 euros per day). Also you need insurance, photo, questionnaire and several other specific documents.
Booking hotels and tickets is a simple matter, you can do it without leaving home. Confirmation of armor is a common practice, so there should not be any difficulties with this. As, however, with the rest of the documents.
Stage 4: Interview at the Embassy
On the appointed date you need to have time to collect all the documents and go to the embassy at the specified time. We take with ourselves everything that has been prepared. Since you prepared strictly according to the instructions of this institution itself, difficulties and questions should not arise.
Actually, that's all! As you can see, there is nothing difficult in how to independently make a Schengen visa. You just need to really set a goal and go to it, not being afraid of any virtual, far-fetched complexities.