Glorious days! Today I will talk about Schengen Visa, which is the first step to go to Europe. Visa is the most stressful part of international travels.. I would like to help you to get a Schengen Visa with suggestions and clear information that will put you at ease in this regard.
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When in Italy with Schengen
What is a Schengen Visa?
First of all, what is Schengen? In short, it can be defined as the border union agreement of the European Union and the common visa to enter this region.. With the exception of a few exceptions, you can enter all European Union member countries with a Schengen Visa.
This visa is always on the agenda as we chose to go to Europe first because of our geographical proximity
While Festival is being held in my name / Bruges, Belgium
In Which Countries Is Schengen Visa Valid?
We mentioned that Schengen is a general visa. Now there is the issue of which countries it is used in!
On the map I have presented to you, you can see the countries currently using the Schengen Visa for 2021.. What might catch your attention Norway and Switzerland are non-European Union member countries but using Schengen. In addition, Croatia, Southern Cyprus, Romania and Bulgaria are among the countries that have not transitioned to Schengen although they are EU Members.
Countries You Can Go With a Schengen Visa 2021
Germany, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Netherlands, Iceland, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Lithuania, Liechtenstein, Latvia, Luxembourg, Hungary, Malta, Monaco, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, San Marino, Greece, Vatican
Countries on the Map with Schengen Visa
I Have a Green Passport, Is Schengen Required?
If you have a green special passport, you do not need to read the article Because holders of official passports are exempt from Schengen visas for their European travels up to 90 days. However, there may be additional document requirements when traveling to Europe with a green passport, please read this article.
Those who have a green passport, want to go abroad I recommend you to read my useful article that I wrote
A Cute Car on the Streets of Florence
How to Apply for a Schengen Visa?
Schengen Visa is unfortunately a visa that you can apply to consulates as an individual not. You need to work with official intermediary companies authorized by the country’s consulates.
In order to avoid confusion on this subject, I would like to present you the companies they work with for 2021, up-to-date.
Schengen Countries Contracted Visa Centers Germany Idata Austria Vfs Global Belgium Vfs Global Czech Republic Vfs Global Denmark Vfs Global Estonia Orange Visa Finland Vfs Global France Vfs Global Netherlands Vfs Global Spain Vfs Global Sweden Vfsglobal Switzerland Vfs Global Italy Idata Iceland Vfs Global Latvia Vfs Global Liechtenstein TLScontact Lithuania Vfs Global Luxembourg g Vfs Global Hungary Orange Visa Malta Vfs Global Norway Orange Visa Poland Vfs Global Portugal Orange Visa Slovakia *No Intermediary Firm Slovenia Orangevize Greece Vfs Global
Wandering The Fun Streets Of Prague / Czechia
Schengen Visa Fees
To get a Schengen Visa, you need to pay 80 Euros. This fee is set as 35 Euros for children between the ages of 6-12.
With the current political events I follow, I recently Then The fees for Schengen Visa, which is thought to be easier between Europe and our country, may also decrease…
*As we approach 2019, the Schengen visa fee has been increased to 80 Euros as a result of the negotiations of the European Parliament. is on the agenda. Likewise, those who go with student programs such as Erasmus may not be charged, if the rule changes, I will share it with you on this page.
Update 3 February 2020: Schengen visa application fees have been updated to 80 euros.. You can also apply up to 6 months before the travel date.
Schengen Visa Representative View
Schengen Visa Obtaining Stages
Filling the Application Form
First of all, you want to go You should check above which intermediary visa agency the country works with and fill out the application form from the official site of that company.
Making an Appointment
After submitting the documents requested from you during the application, to deliver documents such as fingerprints and passports you need to make an appointment with the consulate. You should also use an intermediary visa agency when making the appointment.
Collecting the Required Documents
The only thing you will do after this point is to collect the necessary documents for the visa.. Actually, this part is a key place for your visa future. The type and accuracy of the documents you will show will also affect whether you can get your visa during your visa period.
I know the importance of this subject, so I will tell you the story in a separate article logic, I say take a look at the end of the article.
Visa Interview
Actually, there is not much of a meeting from Monaco, where you can go with a Schengen Visa. It can be said that you are only delivering your documents. However, sometimes additional information may be requested from you.. That’s why you should go to your visa interview with find your travel plan.
Delivery of your Schengen Visa and Passport
I hope once your visa is approved, you will leave your passport there at the interview. They process your visa into your passport and send it to your address within a week.
Schengen Visa in the Corona Virus Pandemic
European Union Schengen countries in the Covid-19 Coronavirus pandemic that affected our world our country has closed its borders for touristic trips to passports. Up to date, Schengen visa applications for 2021 can only be made for compulsory reasons such as student, family, work etc.
As you can see, obtaining a visa is actually not that complicated It’s easy to get a visa for a well-planned trip. Along with this article, I recommend you to read my articles where I talk about the documents required for the Schengen Visa and I answer the frequently asked questions about the Schengen Visa, stay with love!
Continued: List of Documents Required for Schengen Visa →
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