I am ZHANG SAN, holder of passport number E12345678, a Chinese citizen currently living in 广州. I am writing in support of my Schengen short-stay visa application for 意大利, and I would like to explain the purpose of my trip, my travel arrangements and my financial situation.
My trip is planned from 12 December 2026 to 22 December 2026, 11 days and 10 nights. The itinerary covers Rome, Florence, Venice, and 意大利 is my main destination, where I will spend the longest part of the stay. The detailed day-by-day plan, hotel reservations and intercity transport bookings are attached to my application.
The purpose of this trip is tourism and sightseeing. The trip is a personal one, planned within my annual leave, and it does not involve any employment or long-term stay in the Schengen area.
I work as Marketing Manager at Shenzhen Example Technology Co., Ltd., with a monthly income of approximately 25,000 CNY. I will cover all travel expenses with my own savings. My bank statements for the past six months, employment certificate and salary records are attached for verification.
For accommodation, Hotels booked in each city, confirmed reservations attached. I have also arranged round-trip flight reservations and travel medical insurance covering the entire period of stay, in line with the Schengen insurance requirement.
I have strong reasons to return to China, including stable employment and family in China. I will leave the Schengen area before my visa expires and will not seek any form of employment or residence there.
All the information provided in this letter and in my application is true and complete. I am happy to provide any further documents the visa section may require, and I would be grateful for your kind consideration of my application.
This letter is a self-prepared explanation for the visa application. The final decision on the visa application rests with the competent authority. Please verify all details and attachments before submission.