Civil Partner - Schengen Visa

[bsvs]

Hi,

I was wondering if anyone can help me. I have FLR(m) and my civil partner is British. We wish to go Brussels in Ocotober and Switzerland in December. When applying for a schenen visa do I need to provide bank statements and payslips and a letter from work. I believe the visa is free. I have booked hotels and flights, but I was wondering if they only need to see our passports and our cp certificate.
I am getting quite conflicting views when i read it up on the internet. Some forums are saying I dont need a visa and can get it on arrival at the airport and some are saying I need to apply a visa before i travel and i need to provide bank statements, payslips, work letter, both our passports and the cp certificate.

Any help would be appreciated!

[Amber]

See here (click) if you are from certain countries such as Pakistan I think there is a delay of ~2 weeks.

[bsvs]

Thanks Guru, but I was actually looking for people's experiences.

I saw that link but its not clear at all, hence the reason for the post.

[Amber]

See also, for many different experiences (click)

It may be that a visa is not needed but it's easier to have one.

[EUsmileWEallsmile]

For family members of EU nationals traveling together, special simplified rules apply. Visa is to be issued free of charge and on basis of accelerated procedure.

[Directive/2004/38/EC]

You should have no problem.

Assuming you are travelling with your partner, you should not be required to provide information about flights, hotels, or your financial assets. Or where you work.

Please let us know if you have any problems.