SCHENGEN
The Schengen Area Visa permits staying in the region for up to 90 days for purposes like tourism, business, visiting family, medical treatment, studies, training placements, volunteering, or other non-profit activities. It also allows for airport and territorial transit.
Appointments for Schengen countries like France, Spain, Belgium, Germany, Amsterdam and others may vary depending on the country you wish to travel.
*Important Note* It is advised to apply at least three months before the planned travel date.
Processing Time usually takes 10 to 15 business days.
Types of Schengen Visa
If you intend to visit one or more European countries, you can apply for a Schengen visa depending on your purpose of travel.
- Visiting Friends and Family
- Business, conference and trade purposes
- Tourism and holidays
- Medical Reason
- Crewmember (seafarers) and Airport Transit
- Short-term Study or research purposes
- Sports and cultural events
You must apply for a National Visa and NOT a Schengen visa for the specific European country you intend to Study, Work or Live.
Schengen Visa
A holder of a Schengen visa is able to travel freely within, and leave the Schengen area from any of the Schengen member countries. The Schengen area involve 26 European countries:
Austria Belgium Czech Republic
Denmark Estonia Finland
France Germany Greece
Hungary Iceland Italy
Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg
Malta Netherlands Norway
Poland Portugal Slovakia
Slovenia Spain Sweden
Switzerland Liechtenstein
A Schengen visa allows person to travel to any member of the Schengen area. The visa is usually a short stay and persons are able to stay up to 90 days for family visit, tourism or business.