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Schengen visa

If you wish to visit Europe then you will have to apply for the Schengen visa. The Schengen Visit visa allows nationals of non-European countries to visit Schengen countries in Europe for up to 90 days within a 6 months period.

The Schengen visa is valid in all European countries that are part of the Schengen agreement. The Schengen tourist visa is a temporary visa for individuals looking to travel to European countries belonging to the Schengen zone.

Features of the Schengen tourist visa

You can stay in Schengen countries for up to 90 days in a six-month period with a Schengen visa.

You must apply for a Schengen visa the country you are visiting first if you are spending equal number of days in all countries or in the country where you will spend the highest number of days.

You have up to three months to apply for a Schengen visa before your scheduled trip.

It takes 2 weeks or less to process the visa but this depends on the embassy.

What can you do with the Schengen tourist visa?

If you are from a non-European country, you can visit the countries protected by the Schengen visa for up to 90 days during the visa’s six-month validity period.
You do not have to go through the hassle of applying for a visa in any of the Schengen countries.
You have three months to apply for this visa before your scheduled trip.
You can get free transit in the international transit areas of airports in countries covered under the visa

Document requirements for Schengen tourist visa from Dubai

You must have a valid passport.
Filled Schengen visa application form log into the country’ immigration website from where you want to take the visa. Download and complete the form indicating the date, time and center for you Schengen visa interview.
Full travel itinerary with details of countries you plan to visit and the accommodation and flight details
Evidence to prove you are financially self-sufficient- provide bank statements for a certain number of months that indicate your financial status
Proof of employment or student status to prove you will not be staying on in the country
Proof of having adequate health insurance

FAQ

What are the categories in the Schengen visa?

There are three categories of Schengen 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 are issued by the countries. The national legislation rules apply here.

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

What are the requirements for the Schengen visa?

Schengen visa is granted provided that –

You can convince the visa issuing authorities that you do intend to leave the Schengen Area before the expiration of the visa.
You must have adequate means of subsistence that will cover the duration of your entire period of stay in the Schengen Area. You must also be able to present the relevant supporting documents as well.
You must provide documentation that you have the funds needed to cover your expenses while in the Schengen area.

What are all the countries that I can travel to on a Schengen visa?

Schengen visa is valid for the following countries-Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Poland, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Czech Republic, Sweden, Lichtenstein, Latvia, Malta, Slovenia, Portugal, Italy, Slovakia, Lithuania, and Estonia.

You cannot apply for a Schengen visa in any country; instead, you must apply in the mission or embassy of the country where you plan to spend the most time. If determining this is difficult, particularly if you are taking a cruise or a bus tour, you can apply for a visa for the country where you will be arriving first. This is assuming you spend the same amount of time in each country you are visiting.