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Schengen short-stay visa

A practical, EU-source-backed overview of the 90/180 rule, fees, timing, insurance and documents. Passport-specific exemptions remain separate.

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Up to 90 days in any 180-day period

The Schengen short-stay visa covers visits of up to 90 days in any 180-day period. The European Commission lists a €90 adult fee, €45 fee for children aged 6–12, normal 15-day processing (up to 45 days in extended cases), and travel medical insurance with at least €30,000 cover.

Who the Schengen short-stay visa coversUp to 90 days in any 180-day periodGrade A · 2026-07-11
Adult visa fee€90Grade A · 2026-07-11
Normal processing time15 days normally; up to 45 days in extended casesGrade A · 2026-07-11
Travel medical insuranceMinimum cover €30,000Grade A · 2026-07-11

Application flow

The common EU layer is shown here; a consulate may ask for additional evidence.

  1. Confirm whether your passport needs a visa.Visa-free access and freedom-of-movement cases are handled in the passport answer catalog.
  2. Confirm the responsible authority.Use the linked European Commission guidance and the relevant consulate instructions for your trip.
  3. Apply in the official window.15 days to 6 months before travel
  4. Prepare the listed documents and fee.Keep the official fee separate from any external service-centre charge.
  5. Allow for processing.15 days normally; up to 45 days in extended cases

Core documents

Application form, ICAO-compliant photo, travel medical insurance, evidence of purpose, financial means, accommodation and intention to return; consulates may request more.

InsuranceInsurance must cover emergency medical care, hospitalisation and repatriation, be valid for the relevant territory and stay, and provide at least €30,000 cover.Always verify territorial validity and the current minimum cover.

Check your passport

The common Schengen rules do not determine whether every nationality needs a visa. Start from the passport-specific sourced answer.

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Official Visa sources

Common Schengen rules below come from EU institutions and EUR-Lex.

Applying for a Schengen visaEuropean Commission · Grade A · Checked 2026-07-11Visa Code, Article 15 travel medical insuranceEUR-Lex / European Union · Grade A · Checked 2026-07-11EU visa policy and countries issuing Schengen visasCouncil of the European Union · Grade A · Checked 2026-07-11

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