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Visit visa · Schengen Europe

Explore the beauty of Europe

Guidance for eligible short-term travel and visit visa applications, including tourism and family visits across the Schengen Area.

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Document checklist
Member countries
27
Maximum stay
90 days in 180
Medical insurance
€30,000 minimum

Why you'll love it

27 countries. One visa.

The Schengen visa is your gateway to Europe. With a single visa you can travel freely between member countries — diverse cultures, historic landmarks and stunning landscapes without internal border controls.

Why are you travelling?

  • Tourism & leisure

    Europe's iconic monuments, museums and natural scenery.

  • Visiting family / friends

    Reunite with relatives or friends legally residing in a Schengen state.

  • Business & meetings

    Corporate meetings, trade fairs or training sessions.

Planning a trip to Schengen Europe

Options

Schengen visa types

Depending on your travel plans, you may be issued one of these short-stay (Type C) visas.

  1. ASingle-entry visaEnter the Schengen Area once; the visa ends when you exit.
  2. BDouble-entry visaEnter, leave and re-enter once more within the validity period.
  3. CMultiple-entry visaUnlimited entries, provided you respect the 90/180-day rule.

Inspiration

Popular Schengen destinations

  • France

    France

    The romance of Paris, world-class art and the French Riviera.

  • Italy

    Italy

    Ancient Rome, Renaissance Florence and the canals of Venice.

  • Switzerland

    Switzerland

    The Alps, pristine lakes and picturesque mountain villages.

  • Borderless travel

    Cross internal borders between member states without passport checks.

  • Up to 90 days

    Stay up to 90 days within any 180-day period for tourism or business.

  • One application

    Apply once at the embassy of your main destination.

Requirements

Eligibility criteria

  • Travel medical insurance

    Coverage of at least €30,000 for emergencies and repatriation across the Schengen area.

  • Proof of sustenance

    Sufficient funds for accommodation, food and transport for your stay.

  • Intention to return

    Strong socio-economic ties proving you'll leave before the visa expires.

Paperwork

Document checklist

Schengen embassies are strict about documentation. We make sure your file is perfectly organised.

  • Valid passport (2 blank pages)
  • Schengen visa application form
  • Round-trip flight itinerary
  • Hotel booking / accommodation
  • Travel medical insurance (€30k)
  • Proof of financial means
  • Cover letter (travel itinerary)
  • Leave approval / business registration

Step by step

Application process

  1. 01

    Consultation

    Determine the correct embassy based on your main destination.

  2. 02

    File Preparation

    Gather, translate and organise all supporting documents.

  3. 03

    Appointment

    Book your slot and submit at VFS Global / the embassy.

  4. 04

    Biometrics

    Provide fingerprints and a digital photograph.

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