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.
PROVISIT – EU nationals do not require a visa to enter the Federal Republic of Germany.
All other foreign guests require a visa for stays in Germany, the other EU countries as well as in Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. A visa is not required for visits of up to 90 days in a 180 day period for nationals of those countries for which the European Community has abolished the visa requirement. The table of countries whose citizens require/do not require visas to enter Germany shows an overview of the regulations by the federal foreign office.
If you or your visitor require a visa for entering Germany or the other Schengen states, a number of formalities need to be considered.
Where should you apply to receive a Schengen Visa?
If you’re looking to apply for a Visa to enter one country only, you should apply at that country’s embassy but if you want to visit more than one Schengen country you have to apply at the embassy of the country you’re going to spend most of your time in
What is the acceptance rate of the Schengen Visa?
Germany is a well-known Schengen state, much wanted by everyone who likes traveling and visiting new places.
It is also known as a free and open country denying only less than 5% of visa applications by Russia and China.
What should you write in your letter of appeal in case your Schengen Visa gets rejected by the embassy?
If you have been refused your visa, consider writing a letter of appeal.
Make sure to give strong reasons why you don’t think the rejection should have happened and why you think their decision is wrong.
