Electronic visas or online visas were developed to prevent long-term and overwhelming bureaucratic procedures that come with a paper visa. E-visa is also used to replace visas issued at the borders.
The applicants can obtain travel documents once they meet the e-visa travel document requirements. Electronic visas are mostly for tourism purposes.
Countries that use the online visa application have been increasing as the years pass by. As of 2018, 25 countries around the world have been using this system: USA, New Zealand, Armenia, Bahrain, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Gabon, Georgia, India, Kenya, Kuwait, Malaysia, Moldova, Myanmar, Rwanda, Sdo Tomé and Principe, Singapore, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Sri Lanka, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Although the e-visa fee varies by country, some countries do not charge fees from their partner countries. For example; Turkey does not charge Mexico and Qatar citizens (2018). Citizens of these countries can get a free visa online.
A Schengen visa is an authorization issued by a Schengen state that allows travelers to enter the Schengen area for intended short stays in or transit through the territory of a Schengen state (short stay visa) 9 Mar 2023
Schengen visa is also known as a short-stay visa, or Europa visa. Airport transit visa for transit through the international area of the airport of the Schengen state.
There are categories of Schengen visa which depends on the reason for travel and the length of stay.
The type A visa is the airport transit visa. It makes the holder eligible to stop over within the Schengen area but does not authorize the holder the leave the international customer area of the airport.
ELIGIBILITY
This visa is applicable for people who need to change transport in a Schengen region. To get an Airport Transit Schengen Visa or Category A visa, candidates must meet the following conditions.
📍 Candidates must be non-Schengen citizens.
📍 Those possessing a valid Schengen visa do not need this visa.
📍 They must be citizens of the following countries:
Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Congo (DRC), Ghana, Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan, Iran, Somalia, Sri Lanka
DOCUMENTS NEEDED
The following documents are mandatory for getting this visa.
APPLICATION FEES: Candidates have to pay the visa fee of €60 for a transit visa while applying for it.
VALIDITY: A transit visa for Schengen is only valid for 24 hours. Therefore, it will not be functional after this time.
The short-stay visa (type C). Is mostly useful for tourists visiting Europe, it allows the holder to stay in one or several countries within the Schengen Area for a maximum of 90 days.
Insurance is an important requirement while traveling with a type C Schengen visa.
It must cover a minimum of €30,000 in medical and hospital expenses. With options starting at €3 per person.
Europ Assistance Schengen insurance covers you for the entire duration of your stay and meets Schengen country requirements, all within your budget.
Is important to note that type C visas may include different authorizations and restrictions, which are all indicated on the sticker placed on your passport by the government.
ELIGIBILITY
• Candidates must be citizens of third-world countries.
• Those who are disembarking for multiple reasons, such as sickness, family emergency, or expiration of a contract, can apply for this visa.
DOCUMENTS: The following documents are mandatory for getting this visa.
APPLICATION FEES: Applicants will be able to complete this transit visa application officially after paying €60 as the application fee.
VALIDITY: A transit visa is only valid for five days from approval.
Schengen visa type C allows travelers to reside in any Schengen state for a fixed period as per the visa validity. There are three types of this visa.
SINGLE ENTRY VISA: Only one entry is any one of the countries in the Schengen area.
DOUBLE ENTRY VISA: This visa enables a traveler to enter the Schengen region twice. They cannot re-enter the region after the second exit.
MULTIPLE ENTRY VISA: With this visa, travelers can enter this area multiple times without any restrictions
Eligibility: Candidates can apply for this visa under the following conditions.
√ Applicants who need to visit one or more European countries for business purposes, holidays, or visiting friends can apply for this visa.
√ They must show financial stability to afford their stay.
√ Other document requirements must be met.
DOCUMENTS: Candidates need to submit the following documents to get this visa.
• Valid passport
• filled and signed application form
• Travel insurance e Round trip reservation
• Proof of accommodation and financial stability
• Receipt for application fee payment
APPLICATION FEES: Adult applicants must pay €80 as an application fee. On the other hand, children can pay €45 as an application fee for this visa.
VALIDITY: The single entry visa is valid for 90 days, while the double entry visa allows individuals to move across the country for 180 days maximum. In addition, individuals can choose a multiple-entry visa for one year, three years, or five years.
ELIGIBILITY: The Schengen visa type D or National Visa is only granted to individuals to come to Schengen to study, work, or permanently reside here. Candidates must meet the following criteria to get this visa.
√ Applicants must possess an international student program or are about to start an educational course in one of the Schengen countries.
√ Those starting a higher institution or research center in any Schengen country are also eligible.
√ Those traveling to Schengen for their expertise in sportsman, an artist, or any other professional are eligible.
√ Those unable to leave the Schengen region for medical emergencies can apply for this visa.
DOCUMENTS: Candidates need the following documents based on the purpose of the application.
√ Valid passport
√ Documents for the international student program e Proof of starting a research center
√ Proof of medical emergency
APPLICATION FEES: Adult applicants must pay €80 for application fees. On the other hand, children can pay €40.
VALIDITY: these visas are usually valid for 6 months to 5 years. There is no 90 days limitation.
RESTRICTION MAY INCLUDE
COUNTRIES
– If SCHENGEN STATES is written on the sticker, the visa holder may travel to all countries within the Schengen Area.
– If one or several country names are listed, the visitor may only visit these countries within the Schengen Area. This is called a limited territorial validity visa.
NUMBER OF ENTRIES
– Single entry: the Schengen visa holder may enter the Schengen Area one time only.
– Double entry: the Schengen visa holder may enter and leave the Schengen Area twice.
– Multiple entry: the Schengen visa holder may enter and leave the Schengen Area as many times as they wish.
LENGTH OF STAY
– If specified, it corresponds to the exact dates of your stay in the Schengen Area, as indicated in your application.
– If nothing is specified, the Schengen visa holder may stay a maximum of 90 consecutive days (over 180 days) in the Schengen Area.
SCHENGEN VISA VALIDITY
These dates indicate when the Schengen visa holder may enter and leave the Schengen Area (if they have two or more entries).
This validity period ranges from 6 months to 5 years and is determined by the consular authorities of the first country that you visit in the Schengen Area depending on your situation and previous visas obtained.
If you often travel to Europe for periods shorter than 3 months, you will need a short-stay (type C) visa valid for 5 years.
It is also called a circulation visa, travellers who can prove that they need to travel frequently to the Schengen Area and that they are reliable and honest may obtain this visa.
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