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How to apply for a Schengen visa

All short-term Schengen visa applications shall be submitted at the VFS Global service centres

Information about Schengen visas

Schengen visa is a visa for short stays (tourism, visit or business) valid in the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.

If the travel destination includes more than one Schengen member state, the application must be lodged at the representation of the main destination. The main destination is understood to be the destination where you intend to spend the longest time or where the main purpose of the intended journey is carried out.

If you wish to visit several Schengen member states and you are not sure of the state of main destination or plan to spend the equal number of days in each state, the visa must be applied for at the representation of the state through which the visa applicant intends to enter the Schengen area.

APPEAL THE DECISION ON REFUSAL, ANNULMENT OR REVOCATION OF A VISA

A foreign citizen has the right to appeal the decision on refusal, annulment or revocation of a visa.

Please note that the embassy is not able to provide additional details beyond what is stated in the official decision letter. The reason for the refusal is outlined in that letter, and no further explanation can be given.

For more information on how to submit an appeal, please refer to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website:
Appeal against refusal, annulment and revocation of a visa | Välisministeerium