Breakout Holidays

Independent Schengen visa advice for UK residents

Breakout Holidays is a private B2C consultancy based in London that provides administrative and document preparation assistance to UK residents applying for a visa for the Schengen Area. The company expressly presents itself as an independent service, unaffiliated with embassies, consulates, visa centres and public authorities: it does not issue visas or official documents, and its consultancy fees are billed separately from official fees.

Document preparation and review services

The consultancy's catalogue focuses on support before the appointment. It includes an eligibility check to determine whether the applicant meets the requirements and what requirements may apply to their specific case, as well as assistance with form filling and document review to prepare the application accurately.

• Schengen visa eligibility check.
• Form filling assistance and document review.
• Guidance on the appointment process and the steps required.
• Help identifying travel insurance options that meet embassy requirements.
• Review of refusal cases and guidance on next steps.
• Answering questions throughout the process.

Four-stage working process

The company describes a structured journey for its clients. First, it verifies eligibility before the applicant invests time or money. It then helps identify the appropriate embassy and visa category based on travel plans. Next, it provides a personalised list of required documents for each circumstance and, finally, guides the client through the appointment booking process and subsequent steps.

Destination country coverage and applicant profile

The consultancy advises on the requirements of the different countries in the Schengen Area and helps choose the destination and travel insurance according to the purpose of the trip, whether tourism, business or visiting family. Among the destinations it mentions are Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.

The website's application form collects details such as nationality, immigration status in the UK (student route, graduate, skilled worker, dependant, permanent residence or global business mobility), destination country, visa type (single, double or multiple entry) and the city from which the application will be submitted, with a list of UK airports including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, City, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Bristol, Leeds Bradford, Liverpool, Newcastle, East Midlands, Aberdeen, Prestwick, Southampton, Cardiff, Belfast, Doncaster Sheffield, Norwich, Inverness, Plymouth, Humberside, as well as those of the Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey.

Customer service and scope of service

The company states that it offers customer support 24 hours a day via WhatsApp, email and phone, and presents its advice as personalised according to each applicant's travel plans and documentation. It also offers support in selecting travel insurance covering medical assistance and incidents such as delays, tailored to the client's budget.

Transparency on fees and nature of the service

Breakout Holidays insists on separating its consultancy fees from official fees charged by embassies, consulates, visa centres or authorities. The website displays a notice in which the firm defines itself as a private B2C consultancy that does not issue visas or process government documents, and limits its activity to document preparation and independent administrative assistance for travellers.

Location and contact

167-169 Great Portland Street, Fifth Floor, London, England, W1W 5PF · Phone: +44 749 034 5711 · Email: info@breakoutholidays.co.uk · Hours: Customer support 24 hours a day via WhatsApp, email and phone.