Type C — Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C)

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Type C — Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C)

Tourist

At a Glance

Processing Time

2 weeks

Estimated Cost

EUR €0–€90

Varies by filing options

Stay Duration

3 months

Not renewable

Renewal

Not renewable

Family

Not specified

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

Official Information

Overview

Enter the Schengen Area for up to 90 days per 180-day period for tourism, business, family visits, or transit; €90 for adults, €45 for ages 6–11, free for children under 6.

The Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) enables non-EU nationals to visit the Schengen Area's 29 countries for tourism, business, family visits, or transit. This unified permit eliminates separate national visas, streamlining access across European borders under harmonized security protocols established by the Schengen Convention.

Fees are €90 for adults (ages 12+), €45 for children 6–11, and free for under 6. The visa permits 90 days per 180-day period and processes in 15 days from receipt. Applicants must provide a valid passport, travel insurance (€30,000 minimum), proof of funds, and supporting documents such as bookings, itineraries, bank statements, or employment letters.

This visa is ideal for tourists, business travelers, and family visitors spending up to 90 days in the Schengen Area without working.

Cost Breakdown

Application fee (age 12+)EUR €90

Application fee (ages 6–11)EUR €45

Application fee (under 6)EUR €0

TotalEUR €0–€90

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant

3 months

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Valid passport

Travel insurance (€30,000)

Proof of purpose

Financial means

Proof of return

KEY CRITERIA

Min. Savings

40,500 SEK

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Passport

Photos

Travel insurance

Invitation/hotel booking

Flight itinerary

Bank statements

Employment/enrollment letter

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Access to 29 Schengen countries under a single visa authorization
Fast processing — normally just 15 days from receipt at embassy
Reduced fees for children (€45 ages 6–11; free under 6)
No job offer or work contract required to apply
€30,000 travel insurance covers medical emergencies across the entire Schengen zone
Flexible purpose — tourism, business, family visits, or transit all qualify
Simple application process with transparent requirements

Worth Knowing

Strictly time-limited — maximum 90 days per 180-day rolling period
€90 fee per adult adds to travel costs; family applications accumulate fees quickly
€30,000 travel insurance is mandatory and cost varies by provider and trip length
No work authorization — cannot undertake any paid or unpaid employment
Visa is non-renewable — cannot extend beyond 90 days without leaving and re-applying