Short-stay Schengen visa (Type C)
Tourism, family visits and short business trips to the Schengen area.
A short-stay Schengen visa (Type C) lets you travel across the Schengen area for tourism for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. You apply to the country of your main destination. Immiways Migration provides complete visitor visa assistance, from documents to appointment.
Last updated September 2026 · Immiways Migration Advisory Services, Himayat Nagar, Hyderabad
Key facts
- Visa type
- Short-stay visitor
- Stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180 days
- Insurance
- Min. €30,000 medical cover
- Work
- Not allowed
- Our fee
- Quoted after your free consultation
Short-stay Schengen visa (Type C): overview
The Schengen area includes most EU countries plus Switzerland, Norway and Iceland.
Your itinerary, bookings and insurance must match the country you apply to.
Benefits
- Tourism, family visits and business meetings
- Clear, consistent documents
- Refusal review if you applied before
- Complete assistance from start to finish
Eligibility requirements
- Genuine temporary visit
- Enough funds for the trip
- Strong ties to India
- Good travel and immigration history
Documents checklist
A typical list — we give you a personalised checklist for your case.
- Passport and old passports
- Photographs to specification
- Bank statements (last six months)
- Income tax returns
- Employment letter or business proof
- Travel itinerary and bookings
- Invitation letter (family or business visits)
Step-by-step process
- 01
Assessment
We review your purpose of travel, finances and ties to India.
- 02
Documents
Checklist, cover letter and itinerary prepared.
- 03
Application & appointment
Forms submitted and appointment booked.
- 04
Biometrics / interview
Attend biometrics or interview as required.
- 05
Decision
We track until your passport is returned.
How Immiways Migration helps
- Free eligibility assessment
- Personalised document checklist
- Forms and application prepared for you
- Regular updates until a decision
Short-stay Schengen visa (Type C): FAQs
How much does the Schengen area visitor visa assistance cost?
Our fee is quoted after a free consultation and depends on the country and your case. Government visa fees are paid separately.
Which country should I apply to?
The country where you spend the most time; if equal, the country of first entry.
How long can I stay?
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.