Article 10 — General rules for lodging an application
Visa Code, Regulation (EC) No 810/2009
What does VISA-CODE Article 10 say?
Short answer, straight from the official text
1. Without prejudice to the provisions of Articles 13, 42, 43 and 45, applicants shall appear in person when lodging an application. 2. Consulates may waive the requirement referred to in paragraph 1 when the applicant is known to them for his integrity and reliability. 3.
Source: Visa Code, Regulation (EC) No 810/2009, read 2026-10-13.
| In the act | EC 810/2009 |
| CELEX | 32009R0810 |
| Read on | 2026-10-13 |
Official text
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1. Without prejudice to the provisions of Articles 13, 42, 43 and 45, applicants shall appear in person when lodging an application.
2. Consulates may waive the requirement referred to in paragraph 1 when the applicant is known to them for his integrity and reliability.
3. When lodging the application, the applicant shall:
(a) present an application form in accordance with Article 11;
(b) present a travel document in accordance with Article 12;
(c) present a photograph in accordance with the standards set out in Regulation (EC) No 1683/95 or, where the VIS is operational pursuant to Article 48 of the VIS Regulation, in accordance with the standards set out in Article 13 of this Regulation;
(d) allow the collection of his fingerprints in accordance with Article 13, where applicable;
(e) pay the visa fee in accordance with Article 16;
(f) provide supporting documents in accordance with Article 14 and Annex II;
(g) where applicable, produce proof of possession of adequate and valid travel medical insurance in accordance with Article 15.
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