schengen visa
Visit 29 European Countries with one visa
What is a Schengen Visa?
The Schengen Visa is a European short stay visa that allows its holder to travel throughout the Schengen Area. This type of visa is issued by one of the Schengen States and allows you to visit any of the Schengen countries for a duration of up to 90 days in total within a period of 180 days.
There are 29 countries in the Schengen Area. These countries have agreed to abolish all internal borders and have a common visa policy, although there may be slight differences with respect to procedures and required documentation. However, for stays longer than 90 days, such as for studying, working, or living in a Schengen country, you must apply for a national visa specific to that country, not a Schengen visa.
SCHENGEN AREA COUNTRIES
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Czech Republic
Croatia
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Italy
Latvia
Lithuania
Liechtenstein
Luxembourg
Malta
Netherlands
Visa Types for Short-Term Visits in Europe
You need to apply for a Schengen Visa if you intend to visit one or more European countries of this area for the following reasons:
· Business purposes.
· Visiting friends and family.
· Tourism and holidays.
· Cultural and sports events.
· Airport transit and transit for seafarers.
· Official visit.
· Medical reasons.
· Short-term study and research purposes.
Depending on your reasons for visiting the Schengen countries and the frequency of your visits, the Schengen consulate can issue you a single-entry visa, double-entry visa, or multiple-entry visa.
Student Schengen Visa – Traveling to Europe for Study Purposes
A student Schengen visa is a short-term type C visa that allows foreign students to finish short-term study courses in the Schengen Area. With a student Schengen visa, students can freely travel within the Schengen Area, allowing them to visit various countries and experience diverse cultures.
However, the Schengen student visa isn’t suitable for long-term academic pursuits. A national study visa specific to the country of study is required for those planning to study for more than three months or enroll in full-time degree programs.
