29 countries · Type C short-stay visa
Schengen
One visa gives you access to 29 European countries. You apply to the mission of the country where you will stay longest, so choosing the right country and having a consistent travel plan are the foundation of the file.
Application summary
- Permitted stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Application window
- No earlier than 6 months and no later than 15 days before travel
- Decision time
- Usually 15 calendar days; may extend to 45 days
- Insurance
- Travel medical insurance with at least €30,000 cover
- Biometrics
- Fingerprints and photo at the application centre
Timelines and conditions can be changed by the missions; we confirm the current position before you apply.
What does ARN focus on?
Identifying the main destination and the correct mission
Consistency between the travel plan, bookings and insurance
Documenting your finances and your ties to Turkey
The 29 countries of the Schengen area
- Austria
- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Czechia
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
Common mistakes
- Applying to a country that looks easier instead of the main destination
- Dates on bookings, insurance and the travel plan that do not match
- Bank activity that is out of proportion to income or left unexplained
Application planner
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Application document list
This list is a general starting point. Missions' requirements can vary by person and period; your definitive list is prepared at the initial consultation.
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