In how many countries can you travel if you receive the Schengen…

In how many countries can you travel if you receive the Schengen Visa?

If you’re planning to take a trip around the countries of Europe you should consider getting a Schengen Visa. It allows all eligible people to travel to any of the 26 Schengen Area countries for three months’ maximum per one stay.

Does the Schengen Visa application change from country to country?

There is a specific Schengen Visa application process which remains unchanged for most of Schengen States. These States have come up with a list of the required documents for each purpose you want to enter them.

How important is it to recheck your documents before applying for a Visa?

Of course applying for a Schengen visa takes a lot of time and effort to gather all the documents and be precise as most embassies want and even when you send out all the documents, the approval is not guaranteed. It is important to re-check your documents many times.

What happens if you receive the answer from the embassy that your Visa application has been rejected?

If your application for the Schengen Visa has been denied, you will receive a form stating the reasons why this has happened. Take note of these reasons so you can fix them and make sure that you will get that visa the next time you apply for it.

Information for volunteers – How do I find the right insurance?

If you organize your stay as a volunteer yourself, you also have to take care of your insurance coverage yourself. If you organize your stay through an organization, their insurance offer is suitable in many cases. Nevertheless, you should take your time and check the insurance offered. Here are some questions that you should clarify before taking out an insurance:

• Does the insurance meet the requirements of the destination country?

You can get information on this e.g. from the responsible embassy or consulate.

• Are the benefits of the health insurance sufficient?

A good health insurance should offer you protection in case of illness and accident and cover medically reasonable return transport. Furthermore, the costs for individual treatments should not be limited and illnesses should not be generally excluded from the insurance cover.

• Is there protection in case of interruption of your work, for example for a holiday?
• Does the insurance also cover sports accidents?

When was the highest number of applicants for the Schengen Visa?

The highest number of applicants for a Schengen Visa for three years was when more than 16 million people applied for entry to Schengen States. This number was higher than later when more than 15 million people applied for a Schengen Visa.

Which type of Visa is perfect for students who wish to attend a summer program in Europe?

Attending summer programs can be a fun and exciting experience that will bring you so much new information about specific fields of study. All students can now enter Europe by using the easiest type of visa: Schengen.

Can you travel around the Schengen Zone if you’re an asylum seeker?

Not all people who travel through the Schengen Zone can move freely. Different rules apply for asylum seekers within the EU. The people who have chosen to ask for international protection cannot move within the Schengen Zone. They must stay in the country where they applied for the international protection.

Which Schengen countries are the most popular and what are their acceptance rates?

France and Germany are the most popular Schengen members, having the most international visitors during the year, with France accepting over 4 million applications the past years, and Germany accepting 2 million. On the other hand, they differ in their rejection rates with France having rejected around 15% and Germany about 10%.