Receiving an answer from the embassy after you have submitted your application…

Receiving an answer from the embassy after you have submitted your application is exciting.

If you receive your passport with a visa in it, make sure to check what it says and if it gives you valid permission to the Schengen states.

Besides tourists benefiting from the Schengen Visa who else benefits from it and how?

Citizens and companies have benefited from the Schengen Agreement. Each year 1.3 billion crossings are made in the Schengen borders. Out of these, 57 million are due to transport of products by road. A high number of these are for tourism.

What is the procedure of the Schengen Visa?

When you want to apply to go to a Schengen state, firstly you need to set an appointment at the embassy, consulate or visa application center at your home country for the state you want to go in.

What are the entry requirements in order to obtain a Schengen Visa?

Citizens of the states that are required to obtain a Schengen visa can stay in Schengen countries if they have these entry requirements: a valid passport, a Schengen visa, medical insurance, documents that prove their intention of staying and the travel return ticket.

What is the history of the Schengen Visa and how long is it valid for?

The Schengen Agreement is the most important event that took place on 14th of June 1985 in the town of Schengen, Luxembourg. This was signed by five states which are Belgium, France, West Germany, Luxembourg and Netherlands. Today this Visa is valid for a short period of time ranging from 90 to 180 days.

How can you make traveling around Europe possible?

Traveling around Europe is possible if you apply for the Schengen Visa and obtain it. For example Norway might have the northern lights but you won’t find the ones of the sun at its beaches. Take a flight to Greece and take in that sunshine. You can easily do this if you have a Schengen visa.

What does having a Schengen Visa mean?

Having a Schengen visa means that you can travel to many developed European countries, like Germany, France, Italy, without having to stop at every border to get your passport checked.

Can you write an appeal letter if you get rejected by the embassy for the Schengen Visa?

Yes you can always write an appeal letter no matter which Visa you apply for. In the appeal letter you write to the embassy you have to make sure that you have a strong reason to object to the embassy’s decision. You have to include your personal details, the reason your application got rejected and the reason you believe this decision is incorrect.