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What you need to know
What is a flight itinerary — and why does every Schengen consulate require one to assess your 90/180-day plan?
Schengen consulates require a complete flight itinerary — entry into the zone and a return or onward exit — as part of every Type C visa application. This is how they assess your 90/180-day compliance: the itinerary shows when you plan to enter, where you're going within the 29-country zone, and crucially when you plan to leave. With Schengen refusal rates running at 46% for Pakistani applicants, 43% for Bangladeshi applicants, and 15% for Indian applicants (European Commission, 2024), buying real return flights before your visa is approved means real financial exposure. A flight itinerary from Flightinary gives the consulate the credible travel plan it needs — without committing to non-refundable airfare.
What a flight itinerary is
A professionally formatted travel document built on real-time aviation data — real flight numbers, real airline codes, real IATA airport identifiers. It shows your intended travel dates and route for embassy documentation purposes, without requiring a paid booking.
Why not just buy a real ticket?
Visa refusal rates range from 8% to 54% depending on your nationality. Buying real tickets before approval means you risk losing hundreds of dollars if your application is refused. A flight itinerary from Flightinary costs a fraction — with zero financial exposure.
Does Flightinary's itinerary work for embassy submissions?
Yes. Every itinerary is built from real-time aviation data and formatted to meet embassy documentation standards — real flight numbers, correct IATA codes, proper route structure. It is designed to read as a credible, professionally prepared travel document, not a printout.
The process
How to get your Schengen flight itinerary in 3 steps
From search to submission — the whole process takes under 20 minutes.
Search your route
Enter your departure city, destination in Europe, and travel dates. We'll find real flights on major airlines.
2 minutesPlace your order
Pay a small service fee — not the flight cost. Flightinary generates your itinerary instantly from real-time aviation data in your name.
15 min deliverySubmit with your visa
Print your ticket confirmation and include it in your visa application. That's it — no further action needed.
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Full document checklist
Everything you need for a Schengen visa application
Missing even one document can delay or kill your application. Go through this list before your appointment — and note that the flight itinerary is required in every category of applicant.
Identity & visa form
- Valid passport
3+ months validity beyond your return date, with 2 blank pages
- Schengen visa application form
Fully completed, signed, and dated
- 2 passport photos
White background, taken within 6 months
- Previous visas / passports
If you have a travel history to show
Travel itinerary
- Flight itineraryWe provide this
Professionally formatted, showing entry into and exit from the zone, built on real route data
- Hotel or accommodation booking
Or an invitation letter if staying with someone
- Day-by-day travel plan
Brief overview of cities to visit (helpful, not always required)
- Travel insurance
Minimum €30,000 cover, valid across all 29 Schengen states
Financial proof
- Bank statements
Last 3 to 6 months, showing sufficient funds
- Payslips or salary certificate
Last 3 months
- Income tax returns
Last 2 years (if required by your consulate)
- Sponsorship letter
If someone else is funding your trip, plus their bank statements
Ties to your home country
- Employment letter
Confirming your role, salary, and approved leave dates
- Property ownership documents
Lease, title deed, or utility bills
- Family ties
Marriage certificate, children's birth certificates
- Business registration
If self-employed, include company registration docs
Know your profile
How your nationality affects your Schengen visa application
The Type C visa is the same document for everyone — but the scrutiny level, required bank balance, and refusal rate differ significantly by passport. Know where you stand before you apply.
| Passport | Refusal rate | Interview req. | Min. bank balance | Avg. processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳India | ~15% | Required | €3,000–5,000 | 12–20 days |
| 🇵🇰Pakistan | ~46% | Required | €5,000+ | 20–30 days |
| 🇳🇬Nigeria | ~46% | Required | €5,000+ | 20–35 days |
| 🇧🇩Bangladesh | ~43% | Required | €4,000+ | 20–30 days |
| 🇨🇳China | ~6% | Sometimes | €3,000 | 10–15 days |
| 🇧🇷Brazil | Visa-free | N/A | N/A | No visa needed |
| 🇲🇦Morocco | ~22% | Required | €3,000 | 15–20 days |
| 🇹🇷Turkey | ~20% | Required | €3,000 | 12–18 days |
| 🇮🇩Indonesia | ~16% | Sometimes | €2,500 | 12–18 days |
| 🇵🇭Philippines | ~13% | Sometimes | €2,500 | 10–15 days |
🔴 High refusal rate (30%+)?
Focus on documenting home ties relentlessly. Employment letters, property ownership, family dependants, and a clean bank history matter more than your itinerary. A sponsorship letter from a European resident is a significant advantage.
🟡 Medium refusal rate (10–30%)?
A strong application covers all bases. Don't cut corners on financial proof. Apply through the consulate of your main destination — don't try to game refusal rates by picking an 'easier' country if it's not your primary stop.
Application timeline
What happens after you submit your Schengen visa application
A typical application takes 15 calendar days to process. You can apply up to 6 months before travel — but no later than 15 days before your trip.
Book your VFS / consulate appointment
Day 0 — Plan aheadSlots fill fast — especially at German, French, and Spanish missions. Book 4–8 weeks ahead. Prepare all documents before the appointment so nothing delays your submission.
Get your flight itinerary from Flightinary
Day 0–1 · Instant deliveryOrder close to your appointment date. Your itinerary is generated instantly from real-time aviation data — real flight numbers, real routes, real airline codes — formatted and ready to submit with your application.
⚡ This is where most applicants fail — don't use a fake PDFSubmit your full application at the appointment
Day 1Biometrics (fingerprints + photo) are taken if not previously on record. Submit all documents and keep photocopies of everything. Pay the €90 visa fee at this stage.
Application reviewed by the consulate
Days 2–15 (up to 45 for some)Standard processing: 15 calendar days. Pakistani, Nigerian, and Bangladeshi passports should allow 20–45 days. You may receive a request for additional documents — respond within the given deadline.
Passport returned with decision
Day 15–45Check the visa dates, entry count, and listed countries carefully before booking real flights. If refused, a reason is provided and you have the right to appeal.
Consulate appointment booked? Get your itinerary before you submit.
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The 90/180 day rule — explained
How long can you stay in the Schengen zone?
The 90/180 rule is the most misunderstood part of the Type C visa. Getting it wrong — even by a single day — can result in a multi-year entry ban across all 29 countries.
Days maximum stay
Total across all 29 member countries within any rolling 180-day window — not per trip or per country.
Day rolling window
The window rolls backward from any given date. Days spent inside the zone in the past 6 months count toward your allowance.
Entry types available
Single, double, or multiple entry. Multiple entry is standard for repeat travellers and frequent business visitors.
Full visa specification
Schengen visa — key facts for 2025–2026
Everything you need to know about the Type C Schengen short-stay visa at a glance.
- Visa type
- Type C — Short-stay visa
- Governed by
- EU Schengen Visa Code (Regulation EC 810/2009)
- Application fee
- €90 adults · €45 children (6–11) · Free under 6 (since 11 June 2024)
- Maximum stay
- 90 days within any rolling 180-day period
- Validity
- Matches trip duration; multiple-entry up to 5 years for frequent travellers
- Entry types
- Single, double, or multiple entry
- Apply at
- Consulate of first-entry country, or the country of longest stay
- Earliest application
- 6 months before travel start date
- Minimum notice
- 15 calendar days before travel
- Travel insurance
- Min. €30,000 cover, valid across all Schengen states
- Biometrics
- Required (fingerprints + photo, stored 59 months in VIS)
- Extensions
- Only in exceptional circumstances — not routinely granted
- Overstay consequences
- Entry ban of 1–5 years across all 29 Schengen states
- Flight itinerary required?
- Yes — entry and exit itinerary must be submitted
- Itinerary format
- Must show real flight numbers, correct routing, entry and exit dates
Common questions
Frequently asked questions — Schengen flight itinerary
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