schengen visa

There are many types of Schengen visas depending on your needs to travel to this region. It could be tourism, business, meeting friends and family in terms of purpose. On the other hand, it is also important to remember the permission to enter a member Schengen country how often? It could be a single-entry, double-entry, or a multiple-entry visa.

In general, there are two types of Schengen visas:

Short-term Schengen visa

The first one is for a short period for example for 90 days. This is called a short-term “c” type Schengen visa (you cannot stay more than 90 days during 180 days in a row in a Schengen country on this visa even if the validity of the visa is 5 years at maximum).

Long-term Schengen visa

The second one is a long-term visa for a stay longer than 90 days in a Schengen state, which is called a long-term Schengen visa “D” type (You can stay regularly without having to leave the Schengen zone).

Shortm Term Schnegen Visa (Type “C”)

The Uniform Schengen visa holder is allowed to travel in 29 courtiers as mentioned above. A Uniform Schengen visa requires permission for a Schengen country member to move to the desired area. The Uniform Schengen visa applies to both  “A” and “C” categories, depending on the purpose of the Schengen visa trip.

• “A” category means airport Transit Visa. Airport Transit Visa is allowed to travel in the international zone of Schengen country airport without entering the Schengen area. “A” category visas are required for citizens traveling from one non-Schengen state to another by changing flights at Schengen country’s airports.
• The “B” category is also the Transit Visa. It allows you to transit through more than one Schengen country on the way to a non-Schengen country and is valid for 5 days.
• The “C” category is a short-term visa. Short-term visa holders are required to live in the Schengen area for a specified period, depending on the visa validity. Short-term visa holders are given a visa choice according to their traveling purpose. They can get a visa in the form of the following:

Multiple Visa Types

The multiple Schengen visa is further divided into 3 types:

1-year multiple-entry Schengen visa

Multiple 1-year entry visas give you the right to enter the Schengen zone as many times as you like, but one thing to keep in mind is that this right will last as long as you do not stay more than 90 days. When you apply for this visa, you must provide proof that you have made your previous visas and trips to the Schengen zone. If you have legally obtained three visas in the last two years and have used this visa by the law, you can easily obtain this visa.

3-year multiple-entry Schengen visa

The 3-year multiple-entry Schengen visa allows the visa holder to enter the Schengen area as many times as possible within three years, provided the visa holder is not allowed to stay in the EU for more than 90 days in 180 days. Only those who have obtained and used it legal previous multiple entry visa for one year in the last two years are eligible for this visa.

5-year multiple-entry Schengen visa

The visa is for those who have legally obtained and used the last multiple-entry visa for at least two years in the last three years is eligible for a 5-year multiple-entry Schengen visa unless you violate the 90/180-day rule. This visa allows you to enter 29 European countries in five years, at your discretion.

Limited territorial validity visas (LTV)

LTV is issued in rare cases such as humanitarian reasons or under international obligation as an exception to the common USV system and in some emergency cases. Limited territorial validity visas deal with case accordance. In one case the visa holder can travel only to the Schengen State that has issued the visa, number two case is the same with the addition of travel to certain Schengen states mentioned at the time of visa application, and apart from that countries are all other Schengen states are ban. The movement is not allowed in any other Schengen country that is not the first and final destination target of the visa holder.

Purposes of the Schengen Visa

There are many purposes one can apply the Schengen visa for.

a- Business

The applicant will tick the “Business ”option in the application form. A large number of businessmen travel to Schengen countries for business purposes, mostly it consists of a quick appointment. 

b- Medical reasons 

In this category, the visa is provided to patients who need medical care in any hospital or medical clinic in one of the Schengen member states for a time of 12 weeks within 180 days. The patient will tick the option (medical reason) in the application form to get this kind of temporary visa. 

c- Study purposes 

The students who need to take an entrance exam in any educational institute in the Schengen Area should ticket this visa purpose. Those who want to attend any school or university courses, language, and other short courses within ninety days of the period will be given this visa. 

d- Official visit 

First of all the applicant will tick the “official visit ”option in the application form then he has to show his designation and the nature of his duty for the official visit. 

e- Visiting family and friends 

This type of visa is for those who want to visit their friends and family in the Schengen Area. For this visa, the host will be a legal resident of a Schengen member country, and he will send an invitation letter to the guest. This visa will be granted if all necessities are fulfilled given in the application form regarding the visiting family and friend category. 

f- Tourism 

This is the most entertaining category of the Schengen visa and probably one of the most used options for traveling to Schengen countries. Tourists enjoy the culture, food, and natural beauty of the Schengen countries. The applicant has to tick the “Tourism ”option for a tourism visa.

g- Airport Transit 

Transit visas are very popular nowadays as many people travel a lot. This option is for those who travel through the international zone of a Schengen Country Airport without using the Schengen Country. Schengen states granted this visa to fewer countries, therefore You will not need a visa to travel through some countries, depending on your nationality you may need others. 

h- Transit 

This visa is similar to an airport transit visa. Many seafarers, who need to stay for a short time at one of the member state ports will use this visa. They can get this visa by ticking on the “Transit” option on the application. 

i- Sports, Cultural, and Film crews 

This type of visa is for people who are from outside of the Schengen area and want to attend religious, Sports, or Cultural events and film crews. The candidate should be a participant in the event, not just an audience. 

j- Others 

If you do not find your desired visa category in the application form, you will select the “others” option and write a one-line description of the reason for your journey. 

National Visas (D-type Long term Schengen visa) 

The long-term residence permit of Schengen countries is issued to students, workers, and permanent residents in one of the Schengen states.  This is usually called a national visa of the “D” category for a certain purpose. National visas can be two types, single entry or multiple entries. 

Types of long-term Schengen visas 

Single entry long-term visa

This is a type of single-entry visa that is granted temporarily to those deserving individuals who need residence in one of the Schengen countries for a certain period of need.

Multiple entry long-term visa

This is for those individuals who want to move freely in all Schengen countries without any additional visa documents. This is the most awarded visa in general. Multiple entry visas can be granted to an individual who falls under one of the following conditions:

• One-year visa granted through an International student program;
• Medical emergency case;
• For professionals such as players for their matches, artists for their unique art, and experts who can serve the country through their expertise;
• A professional student who has to travel to other Schengen countries for completion of his course.
• Researchers who have to travel to one of the Schengen countries for their course-related search.

Who needs to apply for a Schengen visa depends on one’s nationality and country of origin. Most of the people from non-EU countries need to apply for a Schengen visa when they want to travel to any of the 29 Schengen member states.

On the other hand, citizens of more than 60 countries can travel to a Schengen country without a Schengen visa for up to 90 days in 180 days. It is always better to check first depending on your nationality if you need a visa to travel to Schengen countries or not.

You must also know if you are to transit through a Schengen country you need a visa for this purpose. Currently, there are 12 countries whose nationals also need a visa even for transit purposes through Schengen states.

Citizens of which countries need a Schengen Visa?

You must apply for a Schengen visa for freedom of movement in the region if you are a citizen of one of the following countries:

List of countries whose citizens need to apply for a Schengen visa

Afghanistan	Gabon	Oman
Algeria	The Gambia	Pakistan
Angola	Ghana	Papua New Guinea
Armenia	Guinea	Palestinian Authority
Azerbaijan	Guinea-Bissau	Philippines
Bahrain	Guyana	Qatar
Bangladesh	Haiti	Russia
Belarus	India	Rwanda
Belize	Indonesia	Sao Tome And Principe
Benin	Iran	Saudi Arabia
Bhutan	Iraq	Senegal
Bolivia	Jamaica	Sierra Leone
Botswana	Jordan	Somalia
Burkina Faso	Kazakhstan	South Africa
Burma/Myanmar	Kenya	South Sudan
Burundi	Kosovo	Sri Lanka
Cambodia	Kuwait	Sudan
Cameroon	Kyrgyzstan	Suriname
Cape Verde	Laos	Swaziland
The central African Republic	Lebanon	Syria
Chad	Lesotho	Tajikistan
China	Liberia	Tanzania
Comoros	Libya	Thailand
Congo	Madagascar	Timor-Leste
Cote D’Ivoire	Malawi	Togo
Cuba	Maldives	Tonga
Dem. Rep. Of Congo	Mali	Tunisia
Djibouti	Mauritania	Turkey
Dominican Republic	Mongolia	Turkmenistan
Ecuador	Morocco	Uganda
Egypt	Mozambique	Uzbekistan
Equatorial Guinea	Namibia	Vietnam
Eritrea	Nepal	Yemen
Ethiopia	Niger	Zambia
Fiji	Nigeria	Zimbabwe
North Korea	Northern Marianas

Citizens of countries that need a transit visa for Schengen countries

Citizens of the following 12 countries need a transit visa if they are traveling through a Schengen country:

• Afghanistan
• Bangladesh
• Congo (DRC)
• Eritrea
• Ethiopia
• Ghana
• Iran
• Iraq
• Nigeria
• Pakistan
• Somalia
• Sri Lanka

Citizens of which countries do not need a Schengen Visa?

Nowadays, more than 60 countries (some require special passport requirements) around the world can enter Europe’s visa-free zone without the need to obtain a visa in advance and stay there for 90 days over six months.

Lits of countries whose citizens do not need a Schengen visa

Albania* Andorra Antigua and Barbuda Argentina Australia Bahamas Barbados Bosnia and Herzegovina* Brazil Brunei Canada Chile Colombia Costa Rica Dominica El Salvador Georgia Grenada Guatemala Holy See (Vatican City State) Honduras Hong Kong S.A.R***

Israel Japan Kiribati Macao S.A.R*** Malaysia Marshall Islands Mauritius Mexico Micronesia Moldova Monaco Montenegro* Nauru New Zealand Nicaragua North Macedonia Palau Panama Paraguay Peru

Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Lucia Saint Vincent Samoa Serbia* Seychelles Singapore Solomon Islands South Korea Taiwan** Timor Leste Tonga Trinidad and Tobago Tuvalu Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States of America Uruguay Vanuatu Venezuela

Schengen and EU countries offer a vibrant and challenging environment for non-EU nationals to work there. Every year, many skilled workers choose countries like Germany, France, Denmark, Norway, Finland, and many other countries to establish their future.

According to the available statistics, only alone in 2022, 3.6 Million work and residence permit visas were issued. Of these, 63% were issued by France, Spain, Italy, and Portugal. Belgium, France, Portugal, Germany, Italy, and Spain have mostly thousands of jobs available in the labor market.

In 2022, employment reasons were the most common reason for issuing residence permits in 14 Member States. The highest shares were observed in Croatia (93.3 %), Romania (73.6 %), Malta (72.8 %), Lithuania (71.5 %) and Slovakia (70.5 %), (see Table 1). Poland with 447,225 first permits was the main destination for non-EU citizens (mainly Belarusians and Ukrainians) entering the EU for work reasons. The next most common destinations for work were Spain (140, 034 permits) and Germany (81,795 permits). These three Member States issued more than a half of all first permits for employment reasons in the EU (53.9 %).

Astonishing facts and numbers about working in EU/Schengen countries (as per ec.europa.eu):

Current Jobs Availability in EU/Schengen Countries

Below are the countries with available numbers of jobs in EU countries. Please note it can change from time to time. The information provided is for an estimated overview captured at a certain period:

Austria: 78,981 Belgium: 718,062 Bulgaria: 8,101 Croatia: 55,944 Cyprus: 3,055 Czechia: 70,218 Denmark: 2,538 Estonia: 3,891 Finland: 19,458 France: 653,131 Germany: 748,143

Greece: 1,313 Hungary: 9,897 Iceland: 23 Ireland: 1,713 Italy: 48 (often goes up to thousands) Latvia: 5,984 Liechtenstein: 447 Lithuania: 1,835 Luxembourg: 2,877 Malta: 610 (often goes up to thousands) Netherlands: 124,238

Norway: 23,921 Poland: 18,436 Portugal: 2,228 (often goes up to thousands) Romania: 23 (often goes up to thousands) Slovakia: 12,220 Slovenia: 5,392 Spain: 47,083 Sweden: 62,348 Switzerland: 23,683

Occupation-Wise Jobs in EU Countries

Below is the list of occupation-wise job availabilities. Please note this is just a general demand list, it can carry from time to time.

Freight handlers: 56,078 Nursing professionals: 54,040 Agricultural and industrial machinery mechanics and repairers: 50,592 Building and related electricians: 45,440 Manufacturing laborers not elsewhere classified: 44,004

Cleaners and helpers in offices, hotels, and other establishments: 40,321 Cooks: 39,947 Heavy truck and lorry drivers: 39,348 Motor vehicle mechanics and repairers: 37,588 Social work associate professionals: 37,214 Waiters: 36,927

Metal working machine tool setters and operators: 33,773 Secretaries (General): 32,110 Health care assistants: 30,047 Accounting associate professionals: 28,566 Plumbers and pipe fitters: 26,114 Shop sales assistants: 88,481

Switzerland work permit

Demand in Switzerland for international professionals has been increasing gradually with time. The country already recruits skilled workers from abroad in IT, Science, Mathematics, and Engineering fields. Swiss Employers have also started offering attractive salary packages and other relocation services to non-EU workers which is becoming popular among not only fresh graduates but also experienced ones.

Important to learn is:

• What types of work or employment visas are available?
• Work visa requirements.
• Work visa procedure in Switzerland and then in the country of origin of the applicant.
• In-demand jobs in Switzerland.
• Famous job portals for international workers.

Step-by-step details are accessible here.

Germany Work Visa

Germany is no doubt the most embarking labor market now in the whole of Europe offering countless opportunities to skilled workers, trainees, and apprenticeship applicants. The German Government has been continuously working on increasing the number of foreign workers amid a shortage in the local labor market. The newly announced immigration law for foreign workers is a sign that Germany is committed to fulfilling its labor market worker shortage till 2030.

Many relaxations have been announced in the new immigration laws such as low language requirements, and more space for IT professionals, without degree possibilities of entering the labor market. Germany also allows the Job Seeker visa on which the applicant can enter Germany to find a job and can change the visa into a work visa after finding a job.

The country is also introducing in June 2024 the Opportunity Card which will be the first-ever points-based visa of Germany. This will allow foreign workers to enter the country without having a job offer and based on qualification, age, work experience, and language proficiencies (in English and German).

For a German work visa, important to learn the following:

• Knowing the German work visa system such as visas for highly qualified (EU Blaue Karte), Skilled Worker Visa, Trainee Visa, Job Seeker Visa, and Apprenticeship Visa.
• What types of work or employment visas are available?
• Work visa requirements.
• Work visa procedure in Germany such as “Aufenthaltserlaubnis Bestätigung” and then in the country of origin of the applicant such as a long-term D-type residence permit.
• In-demand jobs in Germany.
• Famous job portals for international workers in English and German.

Step-by-step comprehensive information can be gained here.

Italy Work Visa

Mostly famous for its quota-based immigration program “Decreto Flussi”, Italy has been a charming place for foreign workers. The country offers a wide range of visa options for seasonal and non-seasonal workers. The number of need of foreign workers in Italy is so high, that it has set aside a quota of 452,000 for the three consecutive years 2023-2025. The first-ever country that follows the implemented quota model of Canada in Europe.

For seasonal and non-seasonal visa categories, Italy works with certain countries that are eligible for certain occupations. For highly qualified visas, there is no restriction on an applicant from an eligible country.

For an Italian Work Visa, important to learn the following:

• Knowing the Italian work visa system such as Decreto Flussi.
• Getting quota knowledge of each year.
• Knowing the difference between seasonal and non-seasonal work visas.
• What types of work or employment visas are available?
• Learning about if your country is among work-variable countries or not.
• Work visa requirements.
• Work visa procedure in Italy such as “Nulla Osta” and then in the country of origin of the applicant such as long-term residence permit type D.
• In-demand jobs in Italy in seasonal or non-seasonal sectors.
• Famous job portals for international workers.

Step-by-step work visa information, requirements, and procedures can be accessed here.

Poland Work Visa

Poland stands alongside many other developed EU countries when it comes to hiring foreign workers. The country has been now helping land the foreigners in the local labor market. Though it changes from time to time frequently, still in the labor market there are 18,034 vacancies available for foreigners to apply for.

For a Polish employment permit, the mandatory steps to learn are the following:

• Knowing the Polish employment permit system such as visas for highly qualified (EU Blue Card), Intra Company Transfer, or Skilled Worker Visa.
• Types of work or employment visas available?
• Work visa requirements such as documents, language proficiency, or specialized job requirements.
• Work visa procedure such as “Employment Permit Confirmation” and then in the country of origin of the applicant such as a long-term D-type residence permit.
• In-demand jobs in Poland.
• Famous job portals for international workers in English and Polish.

Step-by-step comprehensive information can be gained here.

Denmark Work Permit

Denmark’s fast-track work visa option is becoming famous nowadays. It also needs like other EU countries a skilled labor force to continue its growth economically. The fast-track work visa stream has been made as simple as possible. If a certified company in Denmark employs you, you can be granted a work permit as fast as possible in one month.

The fast track scheme makes it faster and more flexible for certified companies to bring in foreign employees to Denmark. At the same time, the scheme allows you to work both in Denmark and abroad. The chosen employment must meet the conditions on one of the fast track scheme’s five tracks:

• The amount track
• The supplementary amount track
• The short-term track
• The research track
• The educational track

Read here for more details about this work visa.

Luxembourg Work Pemit

Luxembourg, a thriving Schengen nation, offers a dynamic job market and excellent living standards. If you’re looking to take your career there, understanding the work visa process is crucial. This guide will equip you with the knowledge to navigate the path to working legally in Luxembourg.

Nationals from non-EU countries can also apply for the work visa of Luxembourg. Interested applicants need to fulfill certain requirements.

Read here for more details on Luxembourg’s work permit.

How to apply for a Schengen visa depends on which Schengen country you are applying the visa for. Though all Schengen countries follow a set-aside Schengen visa conduct still there are some differences each time one chooses to apply the visa for. A Schengen visa allows its bearer to travel to 29 member states for up to 90 days during any 180 days. It offers a traveler the highest luxury of travel.

Schengen visa issuing rules

Almost all member states follow the same pattern of issuing the visa. It depends on the embassies, consulates, and high commissions of the member states in non-EU countries that decide whom to award a Schengen visa. It also depends on the type of visa you are applying for, such as a family visit, medical reason, or a business visit. In this case, you should submit the required documents.

We arguably can assume that there also exists a quota system for each country to decide the net allowed migration. Mostly, Schengen countries offer the same types of visa services, against a set-aside fee to apply for the visa. Still, major differences can be accounted such as most of the countries require online visa form filling and some on paper.

Some countries want an invitation to be first attested by government authorities before handing it over to the applicant (such as Romania and France). But overall the requirements for health and travel insurance, identification documents, visa fees, and biometric requirements are the same for all Schengen countries.

How to apply for a Schengen visa—step-by-step guidance?

A- Determine a Schengen country

Depending on how you apply for a visa in your home country, you will have to fill out your Schengen visa application and submit it with the required documents in one of the following offices of the Schengen countries:

• Embassy
• Consultants
• A visa application center in which the embassy of your destination country has outsourced visa submission
• Embassy / Consulate of another Schengen state in which the embassy of your destination country has outsourced visa submission

Your “destination country”, is considered the country where you are required to apply under Schengen rules as mentioned below. Otherwise, you also apply to a country where you are going to stay for most of your trip days.

Visiting single country	Visiting more than 2 countries with an unequal stay	Visiting more than 2 countries with an equal stay
If you want to visit a single Schengen country, you can submit your application to a visa center, embassy, or consultant of that country.	If you want to visit more than two Schengen countries, you can submit your application at the country’s embassy/consulate/visa center where you will spend most of the day if you will spend unequal days in each.	At the country’s embassy/consulate/visa center where you will take the first step if you are spending equal days in each.

B- Intended visa duration

Secondly, you should set a deadline for submitting your visa application, this is made due to the need for Schengen embassies/consulates around the world to process Schengen visas. In other words, submitting the visa application in advance can allow enough time for the embassy to process the visa application. According to the latest visa application submission regulations are as follows:

• Recommended time to apply for a visit: at least 30 days before your trip;
• You can apply for a visa as soon as possible: six months before the start of your scheduled tour;
• The latest you can apply: is a maximum of 15 business days before planning to travel.

C- Selecting the visa category

It is also mandatory to make sure for which category you are applying the Schengen visa for. These are divided into the following:

• Short term Study visa;
• Medical emergencies visa;
• Transit visa;
• Tourism visa;
• Visa for visiting family or friends;
• Business visa;
• Culture and sports activities visa;
• Visa for official visits.

Before submitting the visa application, you should consider which visa category to apply for. Since you need different requirements for different visa categories, selecting the correct stream will help you get your visa application processed in time.

D- Book an appointment

You should book an appointment to proceed with your application process. There are two ways to book an appointment:

• Most countries offer you to book an appointment online or;
• you will need to make an appointment in person, at the embassy or consulate of your destination country.

In almost 90% of non-EU countries, the Schengen visa applications are dealt with through third-party service providers which are mostly VFS Global TLS Contact, and BLS. You should make sure to get a complete application and appointment information if you have to apply through both service providers.

E- Filling visa form

You can easily download the application form, important thing is to fill it truthfully and accurately. The Schengen visa application form has the same format for all 29 Schengen countries. You will have to provide the following information on your Schengen visa application form:

Your personal information	Information on your background	What is the purpose of your entrance into the Schengen area
You can fill the form with the following guidelines	You can fill the form with the following guidelines	Other information regarding your travel

Fill in all the required options if you think any option is not related to your write there NA (not applicable):

• Read all the forms, answer all the questions carefully, and complete them truthfully;
• you will be responsible for the serious consequences if you misrepresent yourself or hold back information on your application;
• Proofread your form;
• Sign the visa form where written applicant’s signature;
• if you are a minor, your parents have to submit a written consent and sign it in the corresponding place on the application form.

F- Arrange the required documents

Though all countries can ask for different types of required documents in general, most are as follows:

• A valid passport or a legitimate travel document;
• Letter of invitation from your host in the Schengen country (if required). Please note you may need approval for invitations to some countries such as Romania;
• Enough financial resources to bear your expenses in the Schengen country. It depends on your conditions such as:
  • how long you will stay and if you will stay in a hotel, or with relatives or friends. You will need a bank statement to show readily available money. Credit cards, the property you own and bonds can also be counted as helpful in showing your financial circumstances;
• You should be able to convince the immigration service officer that you will leave  the Schengen country at the end of your trip, Convince the immigration officer that you have a relationship – such as a job, home, financial assets, or family that will take you back to your country;
• The most important thing is that you have a clean history record and have no immigration-related convictions in any of the Schengen countries as the data is saved and shared through SIS (Schengen Information System);
• Details of hotel bookings if you are traveling for sightseeing or accommodation proofs if you are staying with your relative or family member;
• In support of an application for a short-term or travel visa, applicants must show that they have adequate and valid individual or group Travel Medical Insurance, the minimum coverage is €30,000 for the intended period of stay.

Where to apply for the Schengen visa?

To apply for a Schengen visa you will need to contact the Schengen consular authorities you wish to visit. If the country you intend to visit does not have an embassy or consulate, you must provide your application file to the local representatives of that country. Visa applications are sometimes processed by external service providers (such as VFS Global or BLS) who are authorized to receive application files.

Attend the visa interview

Once you submit your visa application with the required documents, you may be asked in some cases to attend the interview. In other words, during the interview, you will be asked personal questions about your whereabouts, desired travel, and other travel details. Make sure your answers are authentic and correct and they follow the information and other documents in the application form. This interview can last for about 10-15 minutes. On the day of your appointment, show up on time at the facility where you will be interviewed. There you will meet with the visa consultant who will need to hand over the required documents.

Sample questions for visa interview

what is the purpose of your visit?	Who will bear your visit expenses?	Which country of Schengen you are going to visit?	Who will you stay with within Schengen country?
What is your qualification?	Why did you choose the Schengen area?	Where are you going to stay?	Are you married, what does your spouse do, how many kids do you have?

Schengen visa fee

When applying for a Schengen visa, you will need to pay an administrative fee, so that your visa application can be processed. Member countries have adjusted visa fees. Therefore, they are stable and unchanging unless decided by the Schengen states.

Schengen Visa Category	Fee in EUR
Adult applicant	€90
Children between 6-12 years of age	€45
Children younger than 6 years of age	Free
Holders of diplomatic, official, or service passports traveling for official purposes	Free
A family member of an EU/EEA national	Free
Pupils, students, and accompanying teachers during a school trip	Free
Researchers traveling to perform scientific research	Free
Nationals from Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Russia.	€35
Nationals from Cabo Verde	€67.50

How much does a Schengen visa cost?

It depends on the applicant and the country you are applying visa. There are two types of costs that you may have to bear:

Fixed cost

Fixed cost for the Schengen visa means a visa fee that is currently €90. There is also a Biometric fee that depends upon the third party that is collecting it. It ranges from €45.

Variable cost

These can be the cost of document translation, travel, and health insurance, hotel booking, return air ticket, attestation fee, and other traveling costs, etc.

Decision on visa application

In most cases, the visa process does not take more than 15 days, but there are times when the process takes a long time. In some countries, this period can be extended from 15 to 45 days by some citizens. Wait until you receive a response to your visa application.

a) Positive decision

Getting a Schengen visa is good news – understand that you should carefully read the label attached to the visit sticker that allows you to stay in Europe because if you overstay in the Schengen area might have consequences.

b) Negative decision

If your visa application has been rejected, read the reason why they did not give you a visa and try to fulfill it the next time you apply. If you think your application is valid, and if the denial decision was a mistake, you can always appeal for visa rejection (you will informed about it by the decision-making visa officer in the written notice).

Applying for Schengen visa extension

In the event of any credible reasons, personal, professional, medical, or otherwise, applicants must contact the same institutions in the Schengen country of residence and apply for an extension of the Schengen visa. The extended Schengen visa will give the applicant the same right to visit the Schengen area as the original visa was issued. Visa extensions may result in a stay of no more than 90 days.

More information on Schengen Visa

• SCHENGEN COUNTRIES
• WHO NEEDS TO APPLY FOR A SCHENGEN VISA?
• TYPES OF SCHENGEN VISAS
• HOW TO MAKE A TRAVEL ITINERARY FOR A SCHENGEN VISA?
• HOW TO MAKE A COVER LETTER FOR A SCHENGEN VISA?
• WHAT IS A SINGLE ENTRY SCHENGEN VISA AND MULTIPLE ENTRY SCHENGEN VISA?
• EU COMMISSION TO INCREASE THE SCHENGEN VISA FEE
• SCHENGEN VISA