“People will simply have to apply for a French visa if France is their main destination and submit their biometric data at the consulate. If they are visiting other Schengen member-countries ...

In theory, the Schengen visa system is based on identical ... consulates and embassies from a growing number of applicants and the need to record their biometric data, together with increasing ...

Holders of Schengen visas (text on the visa reads “valid for Schengen states” in the language of the issuing country) may spend up to 90 days in a given 180 days period in the Schengen area ...

Beginning January 11, applicants for long-term Schengen ... to submit biometric data. This new measure mandates the collection of fingerprints and marks a significant change in the visa ...

To apply for a Schengen Visa, it is recommended to start the process 3 to 4 weeks before your trip, or earlier for high-demand countries like France or Germany and during busy periods, such as ...

This digital border control system will replace passport stamps, using biometric data like ... will need an ETIAS visa-waiver to travel to the Schengen Zone. An official date is yet to be ...

Starting January 11, 2025, applicants for long-term Schengen ... The biometric rule was one of several reforms initiated by the Italian government. Initial measures to strengthen visa security ...