Government and ministry pages
Used for law, eligibility, fees, application windows and national instructions.
Editorial standards
How we research and review our visa guides.
This policy explains how UK to Schengen selects sources, separates official facts from practical explanation, records review dates and handles corrections.
- Primary sources first
- Visible review dates
- Independent explanations
- 1st
Official sourcesGovernment, embassy and authorised-provider information comes first
- 29
Country reviewsEach destination has its own source list and review date
- 0
Decision influenceWe never present support as a guarantee of approval
Research method
Country first, source first.
A guide is organised around the destination actually responsible for the trip, not around whichever appointment appears easiest to obtain.
- 01
Map the application route
We identify the responsible authority, authorised submission provider, UK centre route and official application instructions.
- 02
Cross-check important claims
Eligibility, documents, fees, timing and centre information are compared across relevant primary pages where available.
- 03
Explain without changing meaning
Official information is reorganised into plain English while the linked authority remains the final source for the applicant's case.
Source hierarchy
The sources we prioritise.And how we use them.
Embassy and consular pages
Used for UK jurisdiction, local procedure, direct submission and mission-specific notices.
Authorised provider pages
Used for booking routes, visa application centres, service charges and attendance instructions.
European Commission guidance
Used for shared Schengen rules and application principles that apply across participating states.
GOV.UK travel guidance
Used as a supporting UK-facing entry check, not as a substitute for the destination's visa authority.
Commercial sources
Not used as the final authority for visa rules, official fees, decisions or appointment availability.
Review and corrections
Visible dates, clear limits.
Every country page shows the date on which its sources and key route were last reviewed.
- 1Scheduled and event-led reviews
Guides may be reviewed after official fee, provider, centre or process changes, as well as during planned maintenance.
- 2Material changes update the date
A review date is changed when the country guide and its official links have received a meaningful check.
- 3Corrections are investigated
Reports are checked against the relevant primary source before page copy or links are amended.
Who reviews the guides
Our guide reviewers.
Country guides are checked against the official sources listed on each page before the review date is updated.
- AbrahamOwner, Easy Global Visa UK and Oscar Visa
8 years of visa application support experience
- Tina ZadOwner, Easy Global Visa UK and Oscar Visa
8 years of visa application support experience
Corrections log
What we have corrected.
Material corrections to published facts, newest first, with the official source used.
- Italy
Added the VFS service fee (£13.00), GBP visa fees, the Italy Global booking app and the three-month residence permit rule.
Official source - Spain
Decision period corrected to 15 working days (up to 45 working days); added the current peak-season estimate of at least four weeks.
Official source - France
TLScontact service fee corrected from €40 to €40–€55 per appointment; appointment wait updated to the official 48 working hours guidance.
Official source - Switzerland
Bank statements and employment letter must be no more than one week old (previously stated as one month); share code marked as mandatory; official source links updated.
Official source
Use the guide, then verify.
Country pages organise the process; the relevant official authority remains the final source before you book, pay or submit.
Editorial policy last reviewed 3 November 2026. UK to Schengen is an independent service and does not issue visas, sell official appointments or influence decisions.
