Schengen Visa - A Guide for International Students
We can offer limited advice and guidance on the visa requirements for International students who wish to apply for a Schengen visa to visit an EU or EEA country.
What is a Schengen Visa? | |
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25 Countries in the European Economic Area (EEA) have signed the Schengen Visa Scheme. When you visit an EEA country you will still be subject to immigration control at each port of entry. However, having a valid Schengen visa for one of the countries, usually enables you to travel freely within the Schengen area for up to three months. Please visit here for a list of EEA countries. |
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How to apply for a Schengen Visa | |
As the various countries update their websites and processes regularly, we cannot list the individual countries requirements. However, further details on the application process for individual countries are available from the respective Embassy or consular Office in the UK. Please visit here for the list of Foreign Embassies in the UK. Some countries have adopted an online visa form, whilst others require you to print and complete a paper visa application form and book an appointment. Therefore, it is very important that you check the requirements carefully. If you want to visit more than one Schengen country you need to apply to the Embassy or Consulate of the country where you will spend the most time. If you intend to spend equal amounts of time in several countries, you can apply to the Embassy or consulate of the first country you will visit. |
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Types of Schengen Visas | |
The most usual type of visa is the Short Stay visa, which allows you to travel for up to 90 days in any 6 month period within the Schengen. The purpose for travelling in the Schengen area for could be for tourism or even attending a conference. Below explains the different types of this visa:
There are other types of visa, you may require such as:
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What documentation do you need? | |
Please check individual Embassy requirements as they may have additional requirements
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Further Advice | |
If you require further advice or information on applying for a Schengen visa you can book an appointment with an Immigration Adviser by contacting visas@le.ac.uk or by calling us on 0116 229 7400 Further information is also available from the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) website |