Types of Schengen visas

In 1985, the Schengen Agreement was signed, according to which citizens of the signatory countries made it easier to cross borders. Today, the agreement includes 26 European states. To visit them, citizens of Ukraine must issue a Schengen visa.

Viz categories

• A – airport visa, allowing to stay in the transit zone. It is forbidden to leave the airport.
• B – transit visa. Travel on the territory of the state is allowed, the total duration of the stay should not exceed a five-day period.
• C – tourist visa, which allows you to stay in the country for a limited period, moves throughout the Schengen zone. It is divided into several categories:
• - C1 – valid for up to thirty days;
• - C2 – valid for 31-90 days;
• - C3 – multiple visa, valid for one hour. It is allowed to stay up to 90 days in a half-year period;
• - C4 is a multiple-entry visa valid for five years.
• D – national visa with a long-term permit. It is allowed to stay in the territory of the selected state only.

For what period is a Schengen visa issued?

Schengen visas are issued for different periods. Depending on this, visas are divided into several types. A one-time permit allows you to visit the state only once. Inside the Schengen zone, it is allowed to cross the state border an unlimited number of times. Such visas are issued to those who make a tourist, guest, transit or business trip. A single-entry visa is divided into short-term and long-term. Short-term stay in the country is possible for 3-90 days. A long-term visa is issued for studying or working abroad. Its duration exceeds a period of 90 days.

Having a multiple or multi-visa, you can visit the state several times without applying for additional permits. They enter a limited number of times on a limited multi-visa, which is specified in the document. Unlimited multi-visa permits any number of visits to the state.

Trip purpose

Taking into account the purpose of the trip, visas are divided into:

• Tourist visas that allow you to stay in the country without the right to study or work;
• Guest visas. They are issued to visit relatives, friends, and acquaintances. In order to issue such a visa, it is necessary to present an invitation from a specific private person. Having such a visa, one cannot work or study on the territory of the state;
• Business visas. To open a business visa, it is necessary to submit an invitation from a foreign organization. Then your visit will be considered as a business trip. Such visas are single, double and multiple;
• Transit visas. Necessary for crossing the country. Issued for a short time. In order to issue a transit visa, you will need a visa to the country that is the destination of your trip, tickets. The visa can be single or double;
• Working visas that allow you to work legally in the territory of the Eurozone. Such visas are usually issued for a period of up to one year;
• Student visas that allow you to study in the countries of the European Union. Their duration is one hour;
• Visas for medical care. They are issued in order to undergo treatment, receive medical consultations. To receive it, you need to confirm the purpose of the trip.

As can be seen from the above, there are many types, types, and categories of visas. The package of documents required for submission varies depending on the required visa. Contact our visa agency "borderpass.info", we will help you understand the subtleties of registration and get a ready-made visa.