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The Schengen visa allows the holder to travel to any of the Schengen States and to transit through their territory, but does not automatically entitle them to enter the Schengen area. ehT Schengen area for up to 90 days (in any 180-day period) for the purpose of tourism, business, visiting family, medical treatment, studies, training placements or volunteer activities that last under 3 months, or for other non-gainful activities.
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What is a Schengen visa?
A Schengen visa is an authorisation issued by a Schengen State that allows to travellers to enter the Schengen area for: intended short stays in or transit through the territory of a Schengen state (short stay visa) transit through the international transit areas of airports of the Schengen states(airport transit visa).
Where do I submit my visa application?
You must lodge the application for a Schengen visa at the consulate of the country that you intend to visit, or-if you intend to visit more than one Schengen state, the consulate of the country of your primary destination (i.e. main purpose of stay or longest stay).
How long can I stay in the Schengen area on the basis of my visa?
The Schengen visa is a short stay visa and takes the form of a sticker affixed to the travel document. The definition of “short stay” is a stay of “90 days in any 180 days period”. This means that the total duration of stay is of maximum 90 days, in any period of 180 days.
How long does the visa procedure take?
As a general rule, once a Schengen visa application is submitted to the Consulate, a decision is taken by the Consulate within 15 calendar days. This period may be extended up to 30 days or 60 days.
How much does it cost to apply for a visa?
The general visa fee of EUR 60 must be paid when you submit the visa application. The visa fee for children from the age of six years and below the age of 12 years is EUR 35.
My passport expires in two months’ time. Can I apply for a visa?
In principle you cannot. It is a requirement that the expiration date of your passport is 3 months AFTER your return from the Schengen State. However, in justified cases of emergency, the Consulate may deviate from this rule.
