Is the Schengen visa guaranteed to be issued?
No, the issuance of a Schengen visa is never guaranteed. It is subject to an application process, and authorities will assess whether the applicant meets all the criteria, including sufficient funds, valid travel insurance, and a clear travel purpose.
No — a Schengen visa is not guaranteed to be issued. Every application is assessed individually, even if you have strong documents, past visas, or have traveled to Schengen before.
Embassies look at whether you’ve clearly shown:
– a genuine purpose of travel
– sufficient funds
– strong ties to return home
– consistency across your documents
Even applicants with previous Schengen visas can be refused if something doesn’t add up in the current application. There’s no quota or entitlement — approval is always discretionary.
That said, a well-prepared, honest, and consistent application does significantly improve your chances, but it’s never automatic.