Schengen Visa

This section outlines the requirements for the Schengen Visa, which pertains to citizens of certain countries in Europe. Below is a brief excerpt from this section:

As Spain is a member of the Schengen Convention, this visa allows the holder to transit through or remain in the country and all other Schengen states for a maximum period of three months (90 days) within a period of six months (180 days) from the entry date into the Schengen Area.

The Schengen Area is not the same as the European Union (EU). For example, Ireland and Cyprus are not part of the Schengen Agreement. Conversely, there are some non-EU members – Norway, Liechtenstein, Iceland and Switzerland – that are members of the Schengen Visa agreement.

Schengen Visas can be issued for leisure, tourism, study or business. The visa holder is allowed to enter all member countries and to travel freely throughout the Schengen Area. The following types of Schengen Visas are required for travel to Schengen Area countries...

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