Visiting the beautiful tourist attractions of Europe has been made easier by the Schengen Visa.
It is a short term stay visa that gives you access to 26 European countries without being checked at every border.
Which type of Visa is the most popular and used to travel in Europe?
The most popular and used visa in Europe is the Schengen visa which gives you a free entry into 26 countries without providing any additional document.
To travel around the European states over 14 million people used a Schengen Visa in the last few years.
Which documents do you need for a Schengen Visa application?
Applying for a short-term Schengen visa is something most citizens of Europe do once or some times a year.
What you generally need to send at the embassy is the visa application form which should be completed, a passport, two recently taken photos, reservations or itinerary for the target state, travel insurance policy, proof of accommodation, proof of financial means, pay the visa fee.
Can you travel anywhere in Europe with the Schengen Visa?
Please note that Schengen does not grant you entry to Europe, it is valid for the Schengen countries only.
Make sure to check if the country you’re planning on going to is part of the Schengen Zone.
What should you do before applying for a Schengen Visa?
Before applying for a Schengen Visa, you should look up the type of visa you need depending on the reason of your stay there.
There are three types of Schengen Visas. These are:
The Uniform Schengen Visa,
The Limited Territorial Validity Visa and The National Visa.
