One visa, 29 countries — but the nuances are national

The Schengen short-stay rules are identical everywhere: one uniform C visa (or none, if your nationality is exempt), €90 fee, 90 days in any 180. What differs is where and how you apply — each member state has its own consulates, portals and outsourcing providers, and everything beyond 90 days is purely national law. Pick a route below, or your destination country further down.

The routes

Pick your destination country

Your main destination (longest stay) decides which country's consulate handles your application — and each one does it differently.