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Schengen Short Stay Visa

Schengen Short Stay Visa


Short-term visas are also called “Schengen Visa” as they allow a stay up to 90 days in a 180-day timeframe in the Schengen area. A short-term visa is needed for any stay shorter than 90 days.


Type of Visa

Schengen visa – Business trips



Schengen visa – Business trips

Individuals who wish to stay in Germany for a maximum period of 3 months for business purposes (such as attending business meetings, signing contracts, etc.), but it does not permit the conduct of professional activities.



Type of Visa

Schengen visa – Tourism



Schengen visa – Tourism

This category of visa caters for people wishing to stay in Germany for a period maximum 3 months and may be applied if the person does not have a guarantor in Germany and buys a tour in a travel agency, or make a booking of tickets and hotel.


Type of Visa

Schengen visa – Family/Friend Visit

Schengen visa – Family/Friend Visit

Individuals travelling to Germany for Family/Friend Visit purposes can apply.






Type of Visa

Schengen visa - EU/EEA and Swiss National Family Members

Schengen visa - EU/EEA and Swiss National Family Members

EEA/EU and Swiss nationals family members are able to apply for a Schengen visa as EEA/EU and Swiss national family member.


Type of Visa

Schengen visa - Other Purposes



Schengen visa - Other Purposes

Cultural events, sports events, language courses, short-term internships, and similar travel purposes for stays under 90 days.