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Schengen visa guides

Short-stay (Type C)

The uniform Schengen visa and airport transit.

2 Schengen resources in this topic

Visa routes

  • Schengen Visa (Short-Stay, Type C)Visa route

    The uniform short-stay visa valid across the whole Schengen Area, for visitors wanting to travel throughout the member states for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

  • Airport Transit Visa (Type A)Visa route

    For travellers who need to connect through the international transit area of a Schengen airport during a stopover, without leaving that area or entering the country.