A Schengen Visa is a short-stay travel permit that allows a person to travel freely within the Schengen Area, which includes 27 European countries that have removed internal border controls.

What does a Schengen Visa allow?

• Travel to multiple European countries with one visa

• Stay for up to 90 days within a 180-day period

• Free movement between member countries without passport checks

• Valid for tourism, business, visiting family/friends, or short courses

How many countries are included?

The Schengen Area consists of 27 countries, including:
France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Switzerland, Austria, Greece, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Belgium, Portugal, Denmark, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovenia, Slovakia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Iceland, Malta, Croatia, Liechtenstein, and Luxembourg.

Who needs a Schengen Visa?

• Indian passport holders

• Most non-EU citizens

• UAE residents (non-EU passport holders)

(Some nationalities are visa-free for short stays.)

Types of Schengen Visas

• Single-entry – enter once

• Double-entry – enter twice

• Multiple-entry – travel multiple times during validity

Where do you apply?

You apply through the embassy or visa center of the country:

• You’ll spend the most time, or

• Your first point of entry