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The Schengen Visa
The Schengen Visa allows travellers to enter the Schengen Area, a zone comprising 27 European countries that have abolished internal border controls. This visa enables short-term travel across member countries for tourism, business, or family visits.
Types of schengen visa
Short-Stay Visa (Type C)
- Purpose: For tourism, business trips, or short visits.
- Duration: Up to 90 days within a 180-day period.
Airport Transit Visa (Type A)
- Purpose: For travellers transiting through a Schengen airport.
- Duration: Valid only for the time needed to transit through the airport.
Long-Stay Visa (Type D)
- Purpose: For stays longer than 90 days, such as for study, work, or family reunification.
- Duration: Typically valid for more than 90 days but requires a national visa application.
Eligibility Criteria
General Requirements
Nationality: Citizens of countries outside the Schengen Area.
- Purpose of Visit: Must meet the criteria for tourism, business, or family visit.
Specific Eligibility for Each Type
- Short-Stay Visa: Must demonstrate sufficient financial means, travel insurance, and a clear travel itinerary.
- Airport Transit Visa: Requires proof of a valid onward flight and visa for the destination country (if applicable).
- Long-Stay Visa: Requires additional documentation such as proof of enrolment in a course, employment contract, or family relationship.
Required Documentation
Documents Needed
- Passport: Valid for at least three months beyond the planned departure date.
- Visa Application Form: Completed and signed.
- Photographs: Recent passport-sized photos.
- Travel Itinerary: Details of your travel plans.
- Travel Insurance: Coverage for medical emergencies.
- Proof of Accommodation: Hotel reservations or invitation letter.
- Proof of Financial Means: Bank statements or proof of income.
- Visa Fee: Payment receipt.