Are you planning to visit only one country in the Schengen Area?…
Are you planning to visit only one country in the Schengen Area?
If so, you have to apply at the application center for that specific country. You cannot choose the application center you will apply to, because that depends on some factors.
How many countries can you visit if you have the Schengen Visa?
Get yourself a scratch map and start preparing to scratch off many countries in one summer.
The Schengen visa gives you permission to visit various countries in a short period of time.
How big is the Schengen Zone and how many people live there?
The Schengen countries have a population of more than 400 million people spread out in more than 4 million square kilometers that include states like Germany, France, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Sweden etc. France is the most visited Schengen country.
What to do to secure a trip to Europe?
In order to secure that trip to Europe, it is suggested to apply for the visa 30-60 days before your trip begins.
This is because the embassy will need time to assess your application and may even ask for additional documents.
Is the Schengen Visa convenient for tourists who want to travel around Europe?
The answer is yes. Usually, when you want to visit other countries you have to go through visa applications, passport control multiple times. With a Schengen visa, you can do this (visit many places) with just one visa application procedure.
What are the requirements for tourists under the age of 18?
If you’re under 18 years old, besides the basic required documents (passport, pictures, travel insurance etc.) you will need your birth certificate and the authorized consent of parental authority when you apply for a Schengen visa.
Not all European Union countries are part of the Schengen zone and not all Schengen states are part of the European Union.
This is an important fact to know because you will have different visa application procedures for each.
If you have chosen the German embassy for the Schengen Visa application and you get rejected what is the next step?
In case your visa has been denied by the German embassy you can apply again for the visa, after you check your documents again, or you can write an appeal letter to the embassy if you think that you deserve the visa and your documents are in order.
