Schengen Area

Visit Europe

Explore Europe—iconic landmarks, culture, and business. Your gateway to the Schengen area.

Visit visa: Europe

Explore Europe—iconic landmarks, culture, and business. Your gateway to the Schengen area.

Visa types & options

Short-stay Schengen (Type C)

Allows stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area. Apply at the embassy of your main destination or first entry.

Single vs multiple entry

Single entry: one stay. Multiple entry: travel in and out of Schengen within the visa validity. Long-term multi-entry (e.g. 1–5 years) may be available for frequent travellers.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Europe

Up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the whole Schengen area. The 180 days is rolling, not a fixed calendar period.
Apply to the country that is your main destination (longest stay), or the country of first entry if stays are equal. We help you decide and prepare the right application.
No. The UK and Ireland are not in Schengen. You need a separate visa for each. A Schengen visa only covers the Schengen member countries.