FAQs for Schengen Business Visa
You need a valid passport, completed visa application form, invitation letter, proof of accommodation, travel insurance, proof of financial means, and supporting business documents.
Processing typically takes 15 days but can extend to 30-60 days in exceptional cases.
The standard fee is €80 for adults, with reduced fees for certain categories, such as children or researchers.
Provide an invitation letter from the host company, meeting schedules, or conference registration documents.
Yes, an invitation letter from a company or business partner in the Schengen area is required.
Provide recent bank statements, employer sponsorship letters, or proof of personal financial means.
Yes, attending meetings, conferences, and trade fairs is permitted.
You can stay for up to 90 days within a 180-day period.
Yes, you can request a multiple-entry visa if you frequently travel for business purposes.
Common reasons include insufficient financial proof, unclear purpose of visit, incomplete documentation, or doubts about ties to your home country.
Yes, travel insurance covering at least €30,000 for medical emergencies is mandatory.
Yes, proof of a return ticket or onward travel is required.
Yes, a Schengen Business Visa allows travel to all 27 Schengen countries.
Provide evidence of family, employment, property ownership, or ongoing obligations in your home country.
Extensions are rare and only granted in exceptional circumstances like medical emergencies or force majeure.
Apply to the country where you will spend the most time or, if the duration is equal, the country of first entry.
While not mandatory, providing evidence of previous business activities can strengthen your application.
The validity can vary, but most visas allow multiple entries for up to 90 days within a 6-month period.
No, dependents must apply separately for their own visas.
A medical exam is not required unless specified by the embassy for certain conditions.
No, you cannot change your visa type while in the Schengen area.
Track your application through the visa center’s website or the consulate where you applied.
Contact the consulate or visa application center for updates. Delays are usually due to additional document verification.