Schengen Visa Guide in Canada
How long is Schengen visa valid for?
The Schengen visa validity used to be 3 months however since February 2020 this rule has changed and a new visa validity has been announced. The Schengen visa is valid for 6 months which means you can apply for Schengen visa 6 months before your travel dates.
What is a Schengen visa?
Schengen visa is a uniform Schengen visa authorization to allow Schengen visa applicants to travel to the 22 European country and 4 non European country that signed the Schengen agreement and formed the Schengen territory and move freely between all of them without having to apply for another travel visas type C or national visa. The Schengen visas has two types which are Schengen travel visa type C for a stay up to 90 days and Schengen visa type D national visa for a stay more than 90 days.
How to apply for Schengen visa from Canada?
To get Schengen visas from canada you must follow the below steps:
- Choose the Schengen state of main destination. This is where you will stay the longest if you are visiting multiple Schengen state.
- Visit the embassy's website and review the Schengen visa requirement. Requirements will depend on your purpose of travel.
- Book Schengen visa appointment. The appointment should be at least 3 weeks before your travel dates.
- Visit the Schengen visa application center and submit your Schengen visa application supporting documents.
- Receive your passport and travel visa.
Which consulate to apply for Schengen visa?
The answer to this questions depends on your Schengen visa itinerary. Below are the 3 scenarios when applying for Schengen visa.
- You will visit one Schengen state: Apply for Schengen visa from this Schengen country consulate general or embassy.
- You will visit multiple Schengen country in the Schengen zone: Apply for Schengen visa from the consulate general or embassy or consulate of the related Schengen country where you will stay the longest period.
- You will visit multiple countries in the Schengen area but stay equal time in each. Apply for Schengen visas from the consulate general or embassy of the first country you will enter in the Schengen area.
How many countries in Schengen visa?
The Schengen visa holder is allowed to enter the 26 Schengen member state that known as Schengen zone. Additionally, if you hold a valid Schengen visa double entry or Schengen multiple entry visa you will be allowed to enter another several countries without a visa.
How long does Schengen visa take?
To get Schengen visas the waiting time is 15 business days after you have submitted your Schengen visa requirement, travel insurance, Schengen visa application form and other supporting documents to the visa application centre and pay your visa fee.
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