Flypass Holidays

Private Schengen visa consultancy for non-UK nationals residing in the United Kingdom

Flypass Holidays Limited is an independent Schengen visa agency based in Ipswich, United Kingdom, working exclusively with non-UK national applicants residing in the country. The company presents itself as a private consultancy specialising in the preparation of short-stay Type C visa applications, and stresses that it is not a government body and has no power to decide on visa issuance. Its work focuses on documentary review, file preparation and advice prior to submission to the relevant consulate.

The firm was founded by Abdul Mateen, who according to published information personally reviews each case. The company serves students, skilled workers, families and holders of indefinite leave to remain (ILR) in the United Kingdom, and covers the 29 countries of the Schengen area. It is registered with Companies House under number 16891200 and with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) under number ZC149216.

Schengen visa preparation services

The consultancy structures its offering around six types of short-stay Type C visa application, adapting to the purpose of travel:

• Tourist visa: for holidays, city breaks and trips across several Schengen countries. According to the company, this is the most requested service.
• Business visa: for meetings, site visits and working with clients in Europe. The preparation aims to ensure that employer letters, the applicant's role and the purpose of travel are consistent.
• Conference and trade fair visa: for congresses, trade fairs and industry events, with invitations and accreditations presented according to consular criteria.
• Medical treatment visa: for appointments and treatments in Schengen countries, with particular attention to discretion and documentary care.
• Visiting family or friends visa: for personal visits, structuring sponsor documents, invitation letters and proof of accommodation.
• EU family member visa: for family members of EU citizens, prepared under the specific rules applicable to these cases.

Working method and scope of advice

The company defines its role as that of a private consultant who prepares the application before submission. This includes confirming which consulate is competent, gathering and verifying documents, drafting the cover letter and itinerary, and auditing the complete file before the appointment. Flypass Holidays insists that no agent can issue a visa or influence the decision, which rests exclusively with the consulate, and that hiring an agent is not a legal requirement: applicants can always submit the application themselves.

The service is provided for applicants residing in the United Kingdom, regardless of nationality, and covers the 29 Schengen countries. The company does not process long-stay or other types of visas.

Frequently asked questions about the Schengen visa from the United Kingdom

The website compiles answers to the most common applicant queries. Among them, it clarifies that the need for a visa depends on the nationality of the passport and not on immigration status in the United Kingdom: neither indefinite leave to remain nor a UK visa exempts from the requirement. The application must be submitted at the consulate of the main destination country, understood as the one where the most nights will be spent; if nights are split equally, the country of first entry applies.

Submission takes place at an application centre managed by VFS Global, TLScontact, BLS International or GVCW, depending on the country, and requires personal attendance for biometric data collection. The consular fee is EUR 90 for adults and EUR 45 for children aged six to eleven, set by the EU and paid directly to the consulate or centre, never to the consultancy. Travel medical insurance is mandatory, with a minimum coverage of EUR 30,000 valid in all Schengen states for the entire stay.

The maximum permitted stay is 90 days in any 180-day period, counted across the Schengen area as a whole and not per country. The standard processing time is 15 calendar days from the appointment, although in practice it is usually two to three weeks, and can be extended up to 45 days if additional checks apply. Applications are accepted from six months before travel, and the company notes that in peak season appointment availability is the main bottleneck, so it recommends starting the process two to three months in advance.

Flypass Holidays warns that the fees and rules cited are set by the EU and by the competent consulate, and that they may change; the consulate's official list is the authoritative reference.

Corporate profile and transparency

The company operates as a company registered in England, with number 16891200 at Companies House, and is registered with the Information Commissioner's Office under number ZC149216. It declares itself independent and not affiliated with any government, embassy, consulate, VFS Global, TLScontact, BLS International or GVCW. Official visa fees are paid directly to the relevant authority. The consultancy states that it responds to enquiries the same working day, Monday to Saturday.

Location and contact

Phone: +44 7482 788545 · Email: info@flypassholidays.co.uk · Hours: Replies to enquiries the same working day, Monday to Saturday.