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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.

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.

What do you need to keep in mind when you collect your documents before applying for the Schengen Visa?

Keep in mind to save copies of all your documents when applying for a Schengen Visa. The reason why you need to make copies for yourself is that the embassy won’t return any of the documents except your passport.

In which countries does the Schengen Visa not work and can you travel there nonetheless?

Microstates such as Monaco, San Marino and Vatican City don’t identify as part of the Schengen Area and the relationships with it are not clear. However, these states have open borders with Schengen neighboring countries.