Which citizens don’t need to apply for the Schengen Visa and can…

Which citizens don’t need to apply for the Schengen Visa and can travel freely around the zone?

Citizens of Schengen countries, EU/EEA countries or those who have residence permits by Schengen countries do not need a visa if they are staying in the Schengen area for up to 90 days.

Can you reapply for the Schengen Visa if you get rejected by the embassy?

Running around to gather all those documents for the Schengen Visa is not a pleasant experience, but imagine all the work you would’ve had to do if you would have had to apply to each country separately. If your application has been rejected try to apply again.

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.

What are the Schengen Visa application costs and does age matter?

Visa application fees costs are listed as follows: children of 5 and younger don’t have to pay for a fee, children from 6 to 12 years old have to pay 35 Euros and individuals from 13 and older have to pay 60 Euros.

What are the 2 most visited countries in the Schengen Zone and how many visitors/applicants did it have?

Germany holds the first place when it comes to visitors that hold the Schengen visa. In the past years Germany had 2 million visitors with this visa. Whereas, the primary destination remains France with 4 million applications.

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.

Can you travel to another country with the Schengen Visa if you get bored?

If you apply for a visa to Paris and during your stay there you get bored of the French language, don’t worry, the Schengen visa you hold gives you permission to cross the border to other Schengen states.

What to do in case you have to visit another state first from what you’ve applied to in the beginning?

If you have been given a Schengen visa for going to a (for example) conference to another state but meanwhile the conference gets cancelled, you have to inform the embassy about the change and apply for a new visa if needed.