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Frequently Asked Questions

This information sheet, which is aimed at providing only basic general information about the rights and conditions related to a uniform Schengen visa, mainly addresses Russian citizens. Different terms may apply to the nationals of other countries. For further information on all issues mentioned in this information sheet, please check the websites of the Schengen Member States to which you can travel on the basis of a uniform Schengen visa:

AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, CZECH REPUBLIC, DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, GREECE, HUNGARY, ICELAND, ITALY, LATVIA, LIECHTENSTEIN, LITHUANIA, LUXEMBOURG, MALTA, NETHERLANDS, NORWAY, POLAND, PORTUGAL, SLOVAKIA, SLOVENIA, SWEDEN, SWITZERLAND.

What is a uniform Schengen Visa?plus1 Who can apply for a Schengen Visa in Russia?plus2
Which member state is competent for examining and deciding on my visa application?plus3 Where can I lodge my application?plus4 Which applicants are exempted from the Visa Fee?plus5 Service Feeplus6 How long before the start of the intended visit can I apply?plus7 How long before the start of the intended visit should I apply?plus8 Do I need an appointment for submitting my application?plus What supporting documents are to be attached to my application?plus9 Do I have to go through an interview at the Embassy?plus How long does it take for the Embassy to decide on my application?plus10 What can I do if the visa is refused?plus What documents do I have to take with me when I travel on a Schengen visa?plus13 What rules apply if my family members are EU or EEA or Swiss nationals?plus14 Which rules apply to Non-Russian visa applicants (“Third-country nationals”)?plus15