How to get a 5-year multiple-entry Schengen visa?

Highlights: How to apply for a 5-year multiple-entry Schengen visa?

• Candidates frequently traveling to the Schengen area can apply for the 5-year multiple-entry Schengen visa.
• This visa will remove the requirement of applying for a Schengen visa every time the candidate is travelling.
• The 5-year multiple-entry visa allows you to visit 29 Schengen countries and stay there for up to 90 days.
• Candidates having multiple travel histories to the Schengen countries in the past three years can qualify for the visa.

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5-year multiple-entry Schengen visa

The 5-year multiple-entry Schengen visa allows travelers from non-EU countries to visit any of the 29 countries for a maximum of 90 days within a 180-day period. The visa is designed to make visiting Schengen easier for candidates with frequent travel histories to the Schengen countries.

The visa is valid for five years and allows multiple entries to Schengen countries, including Austria, Germany, France, Belgium, Italy, Greece, and Spain. The cost to apply for this visa is the same as a standard short-stay Schengen visa.
 

Who is eligible to apply for the 5-year multiple-entry Schengen visa?

Although there are no specific eligibility criteria for the visa, you would be eligible to apply for the 5-year multiple-entry Schengen visa if you:

• Have had a multiple-entry visa in the last 2 years
• Have been frequently visiting the Schengen area in recent years
• Demonstrate a requirement to travel to the Schengen area frequently

The application fee for a 5-year multiple-entry Schengen visa is mentioned in the table below:

Type of applicant	Cost
Adults	€ 90
Children (6-12 years)	€ 45

How to apply for the 5-year multiple-entry Schengen visa?

The steps to apply for the 5-year multiple-entry Schengen visa are listed below:

Step 1: Fill out your details in the visa application form

Step 2: Select “multiple-entry” as the type of visa

Step 3: Arrange and upload all the documents required

Step 4: Include a cover letter and a long-term insurance policy

Step 5: Complete the fee payment

Step 6: Receive your Schengen visa

Note: Acquiring a five-year visa is not guaranteed and depends solely on your travel history.
 

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