Tourist Visa

As the name suggests, a Schengen Tourist Visa is intended for individuals traveling to Schengen countries for purposes such as leisure, tourism, sightseeing. This visa typically allows a stay of up to 90 days within a 180-day period.

In evidence that you fall under this category you need to submit hotel booking or invitation letter from a host, A detailed travel itinerary, Round-trip flight reservations, Evidence of sufficient financial means and travel insurance covering the entire Schengen area for the duration of your first and subsequent visit.

Business Visa

Schengen Business Visa is designed for professionals who need to travel to Schengen countries for short-term business purposes. This includes attending meetings, conferences, trade fairs, exhibitions, and corporate events. Like other Schengen short-stay visas, the business visa is also typically valid for up to 90 days within a 180-day period but It does not allow paid work or employment anywhere in the Schengen area.

An invitation letter from the host company in the destination country is mandatory when applying for a business visa. The letter should clearly outline the purpose of your visit, details of the trip itinerary, and the business relationship between the inviting company and the applicant.

Family Visit Visa

Do you have family or friends living in Schengen zone and wish to visit them? The Family Visit Visa is the right option. This category is designed for visiting Family members (spouse, children, parents, siblings) and also close friends or relatives legally residing in Schengen area. An invitation letter from the host, along with proof of their residence, financial status, and other supporting documents, is crucial to include with the visa application to avoid unnecessary delays or the risk of rejection.

Cultural & Sport Visa

The Cultural and Sports Visa is intended for individuals traveling to Schengen countries to participate in cultural, artistic, or sports-related events. Like Artists, musicians, filmmakers, writers, or other cultural professionals participating in festivals, exhibitions. Athletes, coaches, and sports teams participating in international competitions, tournaments or official sports events, are also eligible for this visa.

An official Invitation Letter from the event organizer or hosting institution must support the documents for this visa. Proof of Participation in Event- eg: Registration, entry pass, or official program are also mandatory documents for this visa along with other standard documents.

Medical Treatment Visa

A Medical Treatment Schengen Visa is a short-stay visa that allows non-Schengen nationals to enter a Schengen country for the purpose of receiving medical care or treatment. This visa is typically valid for up to 90 days within a 180-day period, depending on the medical necessity and the applicant’s condition. It is issued to individuals who need to undergo planned medical treatment in a recognized hospital or clinic, receive specialized medical procedures.

It requires you to provide a letter from a medical institution in the Schengen country confirming the appointment or treatment, a medical report from a local doctor recommending the treatment abroad, financial sources to show you have sufficient funds or bank balance, travel insurance covering medical emergencies and repatriation.

The visa does not permit employment or unrelated travel within the Schengen Area and extensions of the visa may be considered only in exceptional medical cases.

Study Visa/ Short Term

Short-Term Study Visa (Schengen Type C Visa) allows non-Schengen nationals to enter and stay in one or more Schengen countries for the purpose of studying or participating in short-term educational activities, such as courses, workshops, training programs, language schools, or academic exchanges. This visa is valid for up to 90 days within a 180-day period, and is intended for students or trainees enrolled in programs that do not exceed three months.

It will require Acceptance letter from an educational institution or training provider in a Schengen country and also Clear educational purpose and intent to return after the program ends. the Study Schengen Visa does not allow paid work.

Study Visa/ Long Term (National D-type)

A Long-Term Study Visa (also known as a National Visa – Type D) is a visa that allows non-Schengen nationals to enter and reside in a specific Schengen country for the purpose of pursuing academic studies, research, or training programs that last longer than 90 days.

This visa is typically granted to individuals enrolled in Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree programs, Research fellowships or internships exceeding 90 days. It also provides the right to engage in part-time work depending on national laws. You will be given a residence permit card upon arrival, which allow you to reside in the particular Schengen country for the full duration of the academic program and you can travel to other Schengen countries (up to 90 days in any 180-day period).

Transit Visa

A Schengen Transit Visa, also called Airport Transit Visa is required for travelers who need to pass through a Schengen country on their way to a non-Schengen destination. This visa permits the traveler to remain in the international zone of an airport while awaiting a connecting flight during a layover time, but does not allow entry into the country or exit from the airport.

Not all nationalities require a transit visa. It is mandatory for nationals of certain countries only.