Schengen visa for Ukrainians

The Schengen agreement was drafted and signed by several European countries in 1985. Thanks to this document, residents of signatory countries could cross borders between states in a simplified regime. The composition of the Schengen zone today is 26 European countries, several more are awaiting entry. Citizens of Ukraine in order to be able to visit these countries need to issue a visa. You will learn about the specifics of the Schengen visa for Ukrainians from this article.

Types of Schengen visas

The duration of an approved stay in a European country that is part of the Schengen Union can vary and depends on the type of visa received. In total there are 4 categories of visas.

Types A and B are types of transit visas and are allowed to travel on the Schengen territory from several hours to several days.

A D visa is issued under certain conditions and allows its holder to reside on the territory of only one Schengen country.

The most popular visa is a type C visa, it is most often opened by tourists and travelers who go on holiday to Europe. This category also has several subtypes that determine the duration of the Schengen visa.

In addition, it is possible to single out single and multiple visas. A single entry visa allows you to cross the Schengen border only once. This means that if a visa is issued for 30 days, then they will not be used for several trips. Inside the Schengen area you will have the opportunity to travel freely. But if you have already returned home, then for the next trip you will need to open a new visa. Unused days of a single visa are "burned out".

Multiple Schengen visa or multivisa allows you to "spend" the number of days during the entire period for which a visa is issued. That is, to enter the territory of European countries many times. But it should be noted that a single trip should not last more than 90 days for a half year.

The package of documents required for the opening of the Schengen visa

Documents that will be needed to obtain a Schengen visa:

1. International passport.
2. Copy of the first page of the passport.
3. Copies of the internal passport of Ukraine. You will need copies of all pages marked.
4. 2 matte pictures. The size is 3.5x4.5 cm. The background color is white.
5. Reference from work. Students provide a certificate from the school. Pensioners must provide a copy of the pension certificate.
6. Medical insurance with a coverage amount of at least 30 thousand euros.
7. Income statement.
8. Documents on the existence of rights to real estate or a vehicle.
9. The uniform questionnaire.

Speaking about how to make a Schengen visa yourself, you should pay attention to the preparation of a package of documents. Separately, it is necessary to note the correct filling in the questionnaire. You can fill it in the official website of the embassy of the chosen country or through special accredited agencies. If you encounter difficulties in completing the questionnaire, you can use the samples that are freely available on the Internet. In fact, filling out this questionnaire is not difficult, most importantly honesty and attentiveness.

Having received the Schengen visa, you can go to any country in the Schengen area . However, it is recommended to cross the international border through the country whose embassy has opened a Schengen visa for you. If this rule is violated, you run the risk of encountering unpleasant border guard issues and problems with the subsequent receipt of a visa.