What is a Tourist Schengen Visa and how long is it valid…

What is a Tourist Schengen Visa and how long is it valid for?

You can get a Tourist Schengen Visa if you are from any of the Schengen states and enter the Schengen Area for a maximum period of 90 days within a 6-month period. This kind of visa allows you to travel and visit Europe for pleasure.

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.

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.

What is the best thing about the Schengen Visa?

If you get bored of the huge amount of meat and sausages in Germany during your stay there, you can easily cross the border if you hold a Schengen visa, and eat a croissant in France.

Why are so many travelers interested in seeing and exploring Europe?

Every country of Europe has its own characteristics and beauties. This is made much easier by the Schengen Visa. This visa covers the most beautiful and visited countries.

Make sure you have all the documents needed when applying for the Schengen Visa.

These documents are: – The completed and signed application form, – Valid passport, – Two photographs, – Fingerprints, – The fees payment, – Travel insurance and – Supporting documents (such as the purpose of your travel, plans and accommodation).

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.

Can you apply for a Schengen Visa if you plan on staying in Europe for a longer period of time?

A Schengen visa is valid for only short period of time, which can be 90 days or less within a 180-day period. If you wish to stay longer you must apply for an appropriate long stay national visa for one country only.