Schengen Visa

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Information About Schengen Visa

If you are travelling to Europe for Holiday, Business, Further Studies or Visit Family,  you might need Information on Schengen Visa.

 

Fortunately you need only one visa to move freely within twenty five European countires that to gether form the Schengen free travel Zone.

 

The Schengen Visa is named after a beautiful little village in Luxembourg where the agreement was signed in 1984.

 

Current Member Countries of Schengen Visa

The Schengen Visa Zone includes a total of twenty-five states (twenty-two European Union States and three non-EU members).

The United Kingdom & Ireland are not part of the Schengen Zone.

Since the implementation of the Schengen rules, border posts between the participating countries have been closed. This means that there is free traffic flow between the participating countries.

Who Needs a Schengen Visa

The Schengen countries have agreed on which countries' nationals need a visa and which don't.

Unless you are a citizen of one of the Schengen countries click here to find out whether you need a visa.

Where to Apply for a Schengen Visa

If you are visiting only one of the Schengen countries apply at the embassy/consulate of that particular country.

If you intend to visit several Schengen countries, apply for your Schengen Visa at the embassy-consulate of the country which is your main destination.

If you intend to visit several Schengen countries and don't have a main destination apply for your Schengen Visa at the embassy/consulate of the country which is your first port of entry.

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