Salma's Italy Schengen visa story.
"My cousin warned me the Schengen application was a nightmare, and she wasn't wrong. Their tips for the accommodation section actually reflect what the consulate looks for. I was in and out of the VFS centre in under 20 mโฆ"
Salma Biswas
Kushtia, Bangladeshยท ยท Travelled to Italy
- Rating
- โ 5 / 5
- Destination
- Italy
- Traveller from
- Kushtia, Bangladesh
- Posted
- Jan 2026
- Outcome
- โ Visa approved
My cousin warned me the Schengen application was a nightmare, and she wasn't wrong. Their tips for the accommodation section actually reflect what the consulate looks for. I was in and out of the VFS centre in under 20 minutes because my paperwork was tidy. The explanations of each field are short and human, not legalese. Far better than the official PDF that crashes half the time. If you're nervous about the forms, just get this.
Salma Biswas
Kushtia, Bangladesh โ Italy ยท
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