Schengen Visa
The Schengen visa allows its holder to travel to any of the 26 member countries in the Schengen area for short stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period. The visa can be issued for various purposes, including tourism, business, family visits, and short-term study or training programs.
Tourist Visa
For travel for leisure/tourism, meeting family or friends, attending weddings or other social functions, and recreational events.
You require a Schengen visa if you wish to travel to any of the 26 European countries in the Schengen area.
Submission Process
You must apply to the country:
- Which is the sole destination for your travel.
- In case of travel to multiple countries, you apply where you would be staying for the maximum period during your entire travel.
- If no main destination can be determined, you apply to the country that is the first port of Schengen entry.
Biometric Requirements
All applicants have to appear in person in order to provide biometric data (fingerprints and digital photograph) at the scheduled visa submission appointment except:
- Children under the age of 12.
- Applicants whose fingerprints were taken in the previous 5 years.
Business Visa
For attending meetings with business associates, training, conventions, conferences, seminars, contract negotiations, and other official business purposes.
You require a Schengen visa if you wish to travel to any of the 26 European countries in the Schengen area.
Submission Process
You must apply to the country:
- Which is the sole destination for your travel.
- In case of travel to multiple countries, you apply where you would be staying for the maximum period during your entire travel.
- If no main destination can be determined, you apply to the country that is the first port of Schengen entry.
Biometric Requirements
All applicants have to appear in person in order to provide biometric data (fingerprints and digital photograph) at the scheduled visa submission appointment except:
- Children under the age of 12.
- Applicants whose fingerprints were taken in the previous 5 years.
Short-Term Student Visa
For students attending short-term study programs, student exchange programs, training, or language courses.
You require a Schengen visa if you wish to travel to any of the 26 European countries in the Schengen area.
Submission Process
You must apply to the country:
- Which is the sole destination for your travel.
- In case of travel to multiple countries, you apply where you would be staying for the maximum period during your entire travel.
- If no main destination can be determined, you apply to the country that is the first port of Schengen entry.
Biometric Requirements
All applicants have to appear in person in order to provide biometric data (fingerprints and digital photograph) at the scheduled visa submission appointment except:
- Children under the age of 12.
- Applicants whose fingerprints were taken in the previous 5 years.
Long-Stay Visa (D Type)
For stays longer than 90 days for purposes such as study, academic research, internships, employment, or dependents of a long-stay visa holder.
You require a Schengen visa if you wish to travel to any of the 26 European countries in the Schengen area.
Submission Process
You must apply to the country:
- Which is the sole destination for your travel.
- In case of travel to multiple countries, you apply where you would be staying for the maximum period during your entire travel.
- If no main destination can be determined, you apply to the country that is the first port of Schengen entry.
Biometric Requirements
All applicants have to appear in person in order to provide.
Schengen Member Countries
ITALY
GERMANY
BELGIUM
NETHERLANDS
SPAIN
PORTUGAL
FRANCE
SWITZERLAND
SWEDEN
