Multiple Schengen visa is a document that allows you to visit countries entering the Schengen agreement unlimited number of times, however for a certain period of time. Usually this type of Schengen visa is necessary:
- for frequent business trips (scientific conferences, teaching, business);
- for family visits;
- for treatment.
The document is also called multivisa . In general, it is provided for a period of six months to five years. Moreover, in each half-year the recipient of a multivisa may stay on the territory for a maximum of 90 days every 180 days of the year. Get such a "pass" to the European Union is not easy, but real. Therefore, we will tell you how to get a multiple Schengen visa.
How to apply for a multiple Schengen visa?
Keep in mind that those citizens who have once received consent for a single visa, to issue a multivisa easier. Thus, the potential recipient of the document proves its reliability and respect for the legal norms of the Schengen countries.
To get a Schengen visa both multiple and single, you first need to apply to the consular department of the state where your trips will most often take place or where you will go first.
To apply for a multiple Schengen visa, you will need to prepare the following documents:
- a foreign passport that will be valid for another three months at the minimum after the expiry of the visa;
- originals, as well as copies of previous foreign passports;
- a photocopy of the civil passport;
- a certificate from work or an extract from your bank account;
- ticket or ticket reservation for the plane, as well as hotel reservation;
- tourist insurance;
- completed questionnaire (questionnaire) where your personal data, personal data of relatives are indicated, the place of work is specified, the purpose for obtaining a multivisa is specified the date of entry and exit from the Schengen area;
- two color photographs.
In addition, the consulate should provide reasons for the need for multivisa (personal or business invitation).
After checking the documents, you will probably have to pass an interview with a representative of the consular department. By the way, keep in mind that it is easier for citizens of Ukraine to get multivisa in such countries as the Czech Republic , Poland and Hungary. Consulates of Finland, Greece, Italy, France, Spain and Slovakia are loyal to citizens of Russia. In both cases it is very difficult to obtain a multiple Schengen visa in the consular section of Germany.
We hope that the above recommendations on how to make a multiple Schengen visa will be useful to you.