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"name": "What are Schengen visa countries?",
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"text": "The Schengen Area has 29 countries, including 25 EU member states and 4 non-EU countries.
The complete list of Schengen visa countries is given below:
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Croatia
The Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Italy
Latvia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
The Netherlands
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Iceland
Liechtenstein
Norway
Switzerland"
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"name": "Can an Indian get a Schengen visa?",
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"text": "Yes, Indians can get a Schengen visa by applying at the nearest local consulate of that particular country. The rejection rate for most Schengen countries is 10%, making it easy to get a Schengen visa from India. With a Schengen visa, you can stay for up to 90 days in a 180-day period. According to the latest updates, Indians can get long-term, multiple-entry visas valid for up to 2 years. You can submit your Schengen visa application at the local embassy of the country you wish to travel to."
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"name": "What are the 4 types of Schengen visas?",
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"text": "The four types of Schengen visas are as follows:
Type A or the Airport Transit: To transit through an international zone of a Schengen airport.
Type B or the Transit Visa: To transit through a Schengen country to reach a country of your choice
Type C or the Short stay visa: For tourism, family visits, business purposes, allowing a stay period of up to 90 days
Type D or the Long-stay or National Visa: National visas that allow you to stay in a Schengen country for more than 90 days for reasons including studies, employment, or family reunification"
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"name": "How much bank balance is required for a Schengen visa?",
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"text": "minimum bank balance required for a Schengen visa is around €3,000 or INR 300,000. You must have sufficient funds to cover your stay, at least €50 to €150 per day. You can submit proof of funds in the form of bank statements from the last six months."
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"name": "Which country gives Schengen visa easily in India?",
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"text": "Iceland is one of the Schengen countries with high success or visa approval rates. You can easily get a Schengen visa to Iceland from India, followed by other countries like Germany, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Spain, and Italy. In general, Schengen countries have a high approval rate for Indian applications."
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"name": "What 5 countries are not in Schengen?",
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"text": "The five countries that are not listed in the Schengen area are as follows:
Albania
Bosnia
Herzegovina
Kosovo
Cyprus"
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"name": "Which is the easiest Schengen visa for Indians?",
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"text": "The countries that easily offer a Schengen visa for Indians are as follows:
Iceland
Switzerland
Luxembourg
Latvia
Italy
The Schengen countries listed above have low rejection rates and streamlined visa processes, making it ideal for Indians."
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"name": "What is the Schengen rule?",
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"text": "According to the Schengen rule, non-EU nationals entering the Schengen area for short stays can stay in the country for a maximum of 90 days in any 180-day period. The Schengen rule also suggests that citizens of the participating countries (29 countries) can freely travel without border controls or restrictions within the Schengen area."
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"name": "What are the categories in the Schengen visa?",
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"text": "There are three categories of this visa:
Short stay visa: This visa allows for single or multiple entries and you can stay in the Schengen territory up to 90 days in the validity period of six months.
Long stay visa: This is issued for a period exceeding 90 days and is issued by the countries. The national legislation rules apply here.
Airport transit visa: This is required for people belonging to certain countries."
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"name": "What is the difference between a single-entry and a multiple-entry Schengen visa?",
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"text": "The holder of a single-entry visa is only allowed to enter the Schengen Area once for a specific period of time. The validity of your visa expires once you leave the Schengen Area you entered, even if the time period authorized to stay in the Schengen Area has not yet expired, but a multiple-entry visa permits its holder to come and go as they please within the Schengen Area."
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"@type": "Question",
"name": "Which embassy should I apply for a Schengen Visa at if I plan to visit more than one Schengen country?",
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"text": "If the applicant intends to visit two or more Schengen countries, it is strongly advised to apply for a Schengen tourist visa at the embassy or consulate of the country where you will be spending the majority of your trip days, also known as the main destination."
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