What is a Schengen Visa and where can you use it? Visiting…

What is a Schengen Visa and where can you use it?

Visiting the beautiful tourist attractions of Europe has been made easier by the Schengen Visa. It is a short term stay visa that gives you access to 26 European countries without being checked at every border.

What can you do if your Schengen Visa gets issued?

Going to a Schengen state to work for a short time, find a smmer or winter course or even just going to visit, are some of the many things almost half a million people holding a Schengen visa are able to do.

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.

What are the general requirements the embassy needs to have your Schengen Visa issued?

Different purposes for applying for a Schengen visa ask for specific documents, but the general documents required by embassies are: a valid passport, two photos of you, travel insurance, proof of financial stability for your stay in the Schengen country, reservations, proof of accommodation, and of course, the completed visa application.