Definition
A short-stay visa, usually called a Type C Schengen visa, lets a non-EU national enter and travel within the Schengen Area for up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period. It is designed for temporary purposes such as tourism, business meetings, conferences, or family visits. It does not itself create a right to live long term in the issuing state, and it usually does not permit ordinary employment in the local labour market.
Official name
Type C Visa
Related terms
Schengen Area
A zone of 29 European countries that have abolished passport and border controls at their mutual borders, allowing free movement of people.
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Visa-Free Entry
Permission for nationals of certain countries to enter a destination without applying for a visa in advance, usually only for short stays and not for normal local work.
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Национальная виза
Виза типа D (долгосрочная виза)
Долгосрочная виза (тип D), выдаваемая страной Шенгенской зоны, позволяющая владельцу проживать и работать в этой стране более 90 дней — как правило, первый шаг перед получением вида на жительство.
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