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Schengen Frequently Asked Questions
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If you are wishing to apply for a Schengen visa you will be pleased to know that embassies have reopened for business and are now processing Schengen visas. The processing of Schengen visas can take up to 12 weeks.
We strongly advise to apply as soon as possible to ensure that you are approved for your visa in time for your trip. You will not be allowed on your flight without a valid visa document.
Frequently asked questions regarding schengen application can be found below.
What countries are in the Schengen Area?
Border checks at the area’s shared borders were withdrawn as part of the deal, allowing individuals to travel freely within it.
The Schengen Area is a zone in which 26 European countries have eliminated their internal borders. It allows residents of border areas to cross borders away from permanent checkpoints and has standardized visa procedures, allowing for the issuance of a Schengen Visa for stays of less than 90 days.
The countries in the Schengen area are:
What is a Schengen Visa?
A Schengen Visa is a short-term European visa. This type of Visa enables the holder to travel freely throughout the Schengen Area. The visa, itself is issued by one of the Schengen nations. That is to say, you can visit any of the Schengen countries for up to 90 days during a 180-day period.
The Schengen Visa is the most common visa in Europe. In order words, it entitles the holder to enter, travel freely within, and exit the Schengen area from any Schengen member country. There are no border controls within the Schengen Zone.