Which citizens don’t need to apply…

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.

What is a Tourist Schengen Visa and how long is it valid for?

You can get a Tourist Schengen Visa if you are from any of the Schengen states and enter the Schengen Area for a maximum period of 90 days within a 6-month period. This kind of visa allows you to travel and visit Europe for pleasure.

Receiving an answer from the embassy after you have submitted your application is exciting.

If you receive your passport with a visa in it, make sure to check what it says and if it gives you valid permission to the Schengen states.

What does having a Schengen Visa mean?

Having a Schengen visa means that you can travel to many developed European countries, like Germany, France, Italy, without having to stop at every border to get your passport checked.

What is the first step you need too take in the application process for the Schengen Visa?

If you want to visit many Schengen Area states, then you must identify which will be your first stop or main destination. Sometimes you have to apply at the consulate of your first stop, or the state you will spend most time in. You will need your passport, a Schengen visa, health insurance.

Not all European Union countries are part of the Schengen zone and not all Schengen states are part of the European Union.

This is an important fact to know because you will have different visa application procedures for each.

Have you ever imagined spending one weekend in more than on state in Europe?

Well, now you have the chance to spend one day in Paris and another in Berlin with the Schengen visa.

Remember you can apply again if you don’t get the Schengen visa on the first try.

The rejection notice you get from the embassy might state that you can not apply again for a certain amount of time, but if it doesn’t you can re-apply at any time.