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Short-Stay vs. Long-Stay Visas: What’s the Difference?

When planning a trip, the length and purpose of your visit determine whether you need a C-Type or a D-Type visa. Here is what you need to know:

1. Short-Stay Visa (C-Type Visa)

A C-Type visa allows you to travel to a foreign country for brief, temporary visits.

2. Long-Stay Visa (D-Type Visa)

If you plan to stay in a foreign country for more than 90 days, a D-Type visa is what you need. More than 75 countries around the world offer these long-term options.

Pro Tip

If you plan to spend an equal amount of time in two different Schengen countries, you must apply at the Consulate of the country whose external borders you will cross first upon entering the Schengen Area.

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