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    Schengen Visit Visa:

    A Schengen Visa is an entry permit for non-EU nationals to make a short, temporary visit of up to 90 days in any 180-day period to a country in the Schengen area.

    Schengen Visa Types:

    • Single-entry visa: Allows you to enter the Schengen area once.
    • Multiple-entry visa: Allows several visits to the Schengen area for as long as the visa is valid.
    • Airport transit visa: Allows you to connect through the international transit area of an airport in the Schengen area during a stopover or a change of flights. It does not allow you to leave the international transit area.
    You must lodge your application for a Schengen visa at the consulate of the country you intend to visit.
    • Visiting more than 1 Schengen country: Apply at the consulate of the country where you will spend the longest time.
    • Visiting several Schengen countries (for stays of equal length): Apply at the consulate of the first country you will visit.
    Generally, you must apply for a Schengen visa at the consulate with territorial responsibility for the country where you are legally resident. You must submit your application to the consulate at least 15 days before your intended journey and no earlier than 6 months beforehand.

    Required Documents to Apply:

    • A valid passport. The passport’s expiry date should be at least 3 months after the date of your departure from the Schengen area. For multiple-entry visas, the expiry date should be at least 3 months after your departure from the last country visited.
    • A visa application form.
    • A photo in compliance with ICAO standards.
    • Medical insurance covering emergency medical care, hospitalization, and repatriation (including in the event of death).
    • Supporting documents relating to the purpose of your stay, evidence of financial means and accommodation during your stay, and evidence of your intention to return to your home country after your stay.
    • Your fingerprints will be collected when you submit your application (exemptions exist for specific categories of applicants).
    Additional documents may also be requested by the consulates.

    How much does a visa cost?

    • €90 for adults
    • €45 for children aged 6-12
    • €35 for applicants from Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Belarus
    • €67.50 for applicants from Cabo Verde
    An additional fee may apply if you go through visa service centres, which collect applications on behalf of consulates in some cases.

    How long does the application take to process?

    The normal processing time for a visa application is 15 days.
    This period may be extended to up to 45 days if a more detailed examination of the application and/or additional documents are required.
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