Why apply for a Schengen Visa?

  • You need this Schengen visa if you plan to visit multiple European countries.
  • No border control between member states.
  • A Schengen visa is for staying in or transiting through the Schengen areas for a short period. You can stay for 90 days with a Schengen visa.
  • A visa issued by one Schengen state is valid to travel to any Schengen state, but you must apply only for the country you are entering first.

Schengen countries list 

There are 27 Schengen countries, each with its own immigration rules, policies, conditions, and timelines for visa application.

Norway

Lithuania

Spain

Malta

Belgium

Netherlands

Austria

Czech Republic

Croatia

Poland

Denmark

Portugal

Estonia

Slovakia

Finland

Italy

Greece

Slovenia

Hungary

Sweden

Iceland

Germany

Latvia

Luxembourg

France

Switzerland

Liechtenstein

 

Benefits of Schengen visa

  • You can travel to 27 countries.
  • There is six months’ validity on your passport.
  • You can enter multiple times based on your purpose.
  • Can travel freely within the Netherlands and other Schengen countries.

 

Types of Schengen visa

There are 4 types of Schengen visas

Type A Schengen visa or Airport Transit Visa

The purpose of a Type A Schengen visa is only for airport transit. With this Schengen visa, you cannot leave the airport’s international zone.

Type B Schengen visa

The purpose of a Type B Schengen visa is for short stays in the Schengen Area. You can stay for a maximum 90 days.

Type C Schengen visa

The purpose of a Type C Schengen visa is for extended stays in the Schengen Area. This Type C visa is available as Single Entry, Double Entry, or Multiple Entry based on your purpose. You can stay for more than 90 days.

Type D Schengen visa

The purpose of a Type D Schengen visa is for multiple entries into the Schengen Area. You can stay for some time.

 

Eligibility for a Schengen Visa

  • You must be a citizen of a non-European country that is not in the European Union.
  • The reason for travelling, as well as the time frame, must be justified.
  • You must have a valid passport for at least 3 months after the date of your visa application.
  • You must have a minimum of €30,000 in medical travel insurance to apply for a European visa.

 

Schengen Visa Requirements

  • Schengen visa application form that is filled
  • Recent 2 identical Photographs
  • A copy of your passport with an expiry date
  • Letter explaining your trip
  • Confirmed return ticket
  • Proof of accommodation
  • A mandatory travel insurance certificate

 

Documents required for Schengen visa application

The Schengen tourist visa is a unique document that allows you access to several European countries with a single visa. To apply for it, you must submit the following:

  • Valid passport
  • Completed Schengen visit visa application form
  • Travel itinerary including countries you plan to visit, accommodation & flight details
  • Evidence of financial sufficiency
  • Evidence of your employment or student status to prove you will not be staying on
  • Proof of adequate health insurance

 

How to apply for Schengen Visa?

  • Step 1: Ensure you’re eligible for a Schengen Visa for tourists. Because there are numerous Schengen visas, you must be certain of the required visa. Find out where you need to submit your application.
  • Step 2: Determine the optimal time to apply for a tourist visa.
  • Step 3: Gather the necessary documents for a tourist Schengen Visa.
  • Step 4: Make an appointment at your destination country’s embassy. This appointment may need to be made online or in person at the embassy/consulate/visa centre.
  • Step 5: Pay the cost of the visa.
  • Step 6: Wait for your visa application decision.

 

Schengen Visa processing time

The waiting time for a Schengen visa will take at least 15 days to be processed; it completely depends on you. Sometimes, in certain areas, the processing time will be 30 days; in extreme cases, it can be more than 60 days.

 

Schengen Visa Price

The Schengen Visa Price ranges from €60 to €80 and is free for children under 6 years.

Type

 

Cost

Adult

 

€80

Children aged 6 to 12

 

€60

Children under age 6

 

Free

 

 

HOW Y-AXIS CAN HELP YOU?

The Y-Axis team has been the best solution to assist you with your Schengen visit visa.

  • Evaluate the appropriate visa type for your application
  • Guide documentation
  • Assist in filling out online application forms
  • Review all your documents
  • Assist in the visa application process

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the categories in the Schengen visa?

There are three categories of this visa:  

Short stay visa: This visa allows for single or multiple entries and you can stay in the Schengen territory up to 90 days in the validity period of six months.  

Long stay visa: This is issued for a period exceeding 90 days and is  issued by the countries. The national legislation rules apply here.  

Airport transit visa: This is required for people belonging to certain countries.

What is the difference between a single-entry and a multiple-entry Schengen visa?

The holder of a single-entry visa is only allowed to enter the Schengen Area once for a specific period of time. The validity of your visa expires once you leave the Schengen Area you entered, even if the time period authorized to stay in the Schengen Area has not yet expired, but a multiple-entry visa permits its holder to come and go as they please within the Schengen Area.

Which embassy should I apply for a Schengen Visa at if I plan to visit more than one Schengen country?

If the applicant intends to visit two or more Schengen countries, it is strongly advised to apply for a Schengen tourist visa at the embassy or consulate of the country where you will be spending the majority of your trip days, also known as the main destination.