Can I extend my insurance policy in case of an extended stay?…

In how many countries can you travel if you receive the Schengen Visa?

If you’re planning to take a trip around the countries of Europe you should consider getting a Schengen Visa. It allows all eligible people to travel to any of the 26 Schengen Area countries for three months’ maximum per one stay.

What are the Schengen countries doing during this time?

Among the pandemic outbreak, the EU states are standing together and helping each citizen in need. Large amounts of financial, medical and personnel assistance is separated to help all EU member states. A budget of about 40 billion Euros has been put aside for the current situation to help any member states in this crisis. There are German hospital taking Italian patients, France and Austria are sending masks to Italian doctors and this proves EU solidarity. Beside this EU has been working non-stop to boost production of new medical equipment.

When was the highest number of applicants for the Schengen Visa?

The highest number of applicants for a Schengen Visa for three years was when more than 16 million people applied for entry to Schengen States. This number was higher than later when more than 15 million people applied for a Schengen Visa.