A Schengen visa serves as a travel permit allowing its holder to freely visit and travel through the Schengen area, comprising 27 European countries where internal border controls have been abolished. This visa facilitates entry, exit and movement between member states without the need for passport controls at their common borders. Simplifying travel across the Schengen area, it encompasses renowned destinations like France, Germany, Italy, Spain, among others.
A Schengen visa allows transit or short visits of up to 90 days within a 180-day period within the Schengen area. Although any Schengen state will recognize a visa issued by another, registration is required with the country designated as the primary destination. If you are visiting multiple Schengen countries without a clear primary destination, it is advisable to apply from the region of first entry.
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The revised visa code introduces more explicit criteria for visa holders at embassies, consulates and Schengen visa centers. Compliance with the 90/180 rule allows multiple entries, allowing stays of up to 90 days within a 180 day period.
What is a 5 year multiple entry Schengen visa?
The Schengen visa, available to Indian applicants, offers a validity of five years with multiple entries, allowing access to all Schengen countries. Eligibility extends to individuals who have previously held and properly used a multiple entry visa for at least two years out of the last three years. This visa allows, for five years, unlimited entry into 27 European countries, subject to compliance with the 90/180 day rule.
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5-year multiple entry visa requirements and fees
- Demonstrate a legitimate need for multiple entries into the Schengen area in the coming year(s).
- Maintain a clean visa file, with no history of illegal work or extension of the length of stay of previous visas in the Schengen area.
- Have no criminal convictions in their country of origin.
- Provide proof of travel insurance for the first trip to the Schengen zone.
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Although a multiple-entry visa allows multiple visits totaling less than 90 days during its validity period, the fees for a 5-year multiple-entry Schengen visa remain consistent with those of a standard short-stay visa, at €80 or $90.
Schengen countries: Austria, Portugal, Germany, Czech Republic, Poland, Italy, Luxembourg, Estonia, Latvia, Spain, Lithuania, Finland, Iceland, Slovenia, Slovakia, Denmark, Hungary, Malta, Switzerland, Belgium, France, Liechtenstein, Greece, Norway, Sweden, Netherlands and Croatia.
