TOURIST VISA for Fiancee - Hi this is my first posting and I need some advice.

[Lyonresh]

Whatis a Shengen Visa I see all the countries in Europe seem to allow travel for holidays with a Shengen Visa yet in UK it says a Visa. Is it easier to get a Schengen visa as we could both holiday in Europe if so ? Ski slopes !!

[Terpe]

Whatis a Shengen Visa I see all the countries in Europe seem to allow travel for holidays with a Shengen Visa yet in UK it says a Visa. Is it easier to get a Schengen visa as we could both holiday in Europe if so ? Ski slopes !!

A Schengen visa, enables the holder to enter one member country of the Schengen zone and travel freely throughout the zone during the validity of that visa with only simple, minimal or no border controls or checks.

Almost all EU member countries are within the Schengen zone. UK and Ireland are notable exceptions.

If you have any specific country in mind then she'll need to apply for her visa at their specific Embassy/Consulate.
Strictly speaking it's the Embassy of the country of entry to to Schengen zone or the country wher the main stay will be made.

She'll need to apply for a Schengen Visa from the Philippines. Basically showing compliance with pretty much the same requirements as she would for a UK tourist visa.

I wouldn't say it's any easier......often it can be more frustrating.