One visa, twenty-nine European countries
A Schengen visa covers travel across most of Europe, but you must apply to the right country's embassy, and the documentation rules are strict. We help applicants in Kampala get both right.
The essentials for applicants in Kampala and across Uganda, in one place.
Fees and processing times are indicative and were checked in September 2026. They are set by the authorities and can change. Always confirm the current figures before you pay.
The Schengen area covers twenty-nine European countries that have abolished border checks between them, including France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands and Switzerland. A single short-stay visa lets you travel throughout the area for up to ninety days in any one-hundred-and-eighty-day period.
The rule that catches most applicants out is which embassy to apply to. You must apply to the country that is your main destination, judged by where you will spend the most nights. If your stay is evenly split, you apply to the country you enter first. Applying to the wrong embassy is a straightforward way to have your application rejected without consideration.
We assist with each of these categories. If you are not sure which one fits your trip, start with the eligibility check and we will talk it through with you.
What the authorities need to be satisfied about before they issue your visa.
A common mistake to avoid
Meeting the requirements is not the same as proving you meet them. Every requirement above needs a document behind it, and that document needs to be readable, current and consistent with everything else in your file.
Bring what you have and we will tell you what is missing. This list covers the usual requirements; your exact checklist depends on your visa category and circumstances.
Refused without them
For every night of the stay
Each country sets its own funds threshold
From your first question to your travel date, here is what our visa consultants in Kampala do at each step.
You apply to the country where you spend the most nights, or where you enter first if the nights are equal. We work this out from your plans before anything is booked.
We line up your day-by-day itinerary, accommodation and insurance so every document tells the same story.
Each Schengen state has its own form and checklist. We complete the right one with you and assemble the file in the order the centre expects.
You attend the centre that handles your main destination. Fingerprints taken in the last 59 months may be reused.
Embassies aim for fifteen calendar days, sometimes extended to 45. We check the dates and number of entries on your visa when it arrives.
Government fees are paid directly to the authorities and are not refunded if an application is refused. Our service fee is separate and quoted for your case before you commit.
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Schengen visa (adult) | €90 |
| Schengen visa (child 6 to 11) | €45 |
| Visa application centre chargeSet by the centre handling your application | Varies |
| Travel medical insuranceMinimum €30,000 cover required | Varies |
| Go Global service fee | Quoted per case |
The equivalent amount in UGX will be calculated using the embassy, visa application centre or applicable exchange rate at the time of payment. Amounts shown were checked in September 2026. Fees are set by the authorities and change without notice. Confirm the current amount before paying.
Visa rules, fees and forms are set by the authorities, not by us. These are their official pages, so you can confirm the latest details yourself before you apply or pay.
We would rather tell you this before you apply than after. These are the patterns we see most often, and what we do about each one.
Cover below €30,000, a policy that excludes a country on your route, or dates that do not cover the whole trip lead to refusal on its own.
How we help
We check every policy against the Schengen requirements, or arrange compliant cover.
Applying to a country that is not your main destination can lead to the application being rejected without consideration.
How we help
We confirm your main destination from your itinerary before you book the appointment.
This standard ground is used when the itinerary, accommodation and funds do not add up to the trip described.
How we help
We make the itinerary, bookings and funds agree with each other and with your form.
Answer a few questions about your travel plans and we'll help you understand the visa category that may be relevant to your trip and the documents you may need.
The questions we are asked most often about this destination.
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Ask on WhatsAppYou apply to the country where you will spend the most nights. If your time is split equally between countries, you apply to the one you will enter first. Applying to the wrong embassy is a common and entirely avoidable reason for rejection, so confirm your itinerary before you book anything.
The standard visa fee is €90 for adults and €45 for children aged six to eleven. Children under six are exempt. The visa application centre handling your file charges a separate service fee, and travel medical insurance is an additional cost. Our assistance fee is quoted separately.
Embassies aim to decide within fifteen calendar days of your appointment, though this can extend to thirty or even sixty days where additional checks are needed. Summer and December are busy. You can apply up to six months before you travel, and we recommend doing so at least a month ahead.
Yes, and this one is not optional. You must hold travel medical insurance with at least €30,000 of cover, valid in all Schengen countries for the whole period of your stay, including repatriation. Applications are refused for inadequate insurance. We can arrange compliant cover.
A short-stay visa permits up to ninety days within any rolling one-hundred-and-eighty-day period across the whole Schengen area combined. The period is counted backwards from any given day, so it is worth tracking your days carefully if you travel to Europe frequently.
Yes, provided your visa is issued for multiple entries or you remain within the area. That is the point of the Schengen system. You still apply through your main destination, and your itinerary should reflect the trip you actually intend to take.
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