How to get a 5-year multiple-entry Schengen visa?

Highlights: How to apply for a 5-year multiple-entry Schengen visa?

• Foreign nationals traveling to Schengen often can apply for a Schengen visa.
• A five-year visa is for foreign nationals traveling to the Schengen area on a single-entry visa two to three times a year.
• A five-year multiple Schengen visa allows traveling to 29 countries in the Schengen zone.
• The Schengen visa is valid for five years and allows staying no more than 90 days.
   

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What is a 5-year multiple-entry Schengen visa?

Candidates frequently traveling to Schengen can apply for 5-year multiple-entry Schengen visas, which eliminate the need for repeating applications each year. A five-year multiple-entry Schengen visa allows foreign nationals to visit 29 countries in the Schengen zone, including Austria, Greece, Italy, and Spain. The visa is valid for 5 years and allows a traveler to stay in the country for 90 days within 180 days.
 

Eligibility Criteria to Apply for a 5-year multiple entry Schengen visa

The chance of being granted a five-year multiple-entry visa increases:
 

• If an applicant is a holder of a multiple entry visa which is valid for at least two years within the last three years
• Cover letter explaining the reason for applying for the visa
• Supporting Itinerary
• Long-term travel insurance policy
   

Steps to apply for a 5-year multiple entry Schengen visa

The application process for a 5-year multiple entry Schengen visa is similar to a regular Schengen visa. Instead of a single visa, an applicant must select the option of multiple entry visas. Here are steps to apply for a five-year Schengen visa
 

Step 1: Sort out the requirements

Step 2: Select Multiple Entries on the Application form

Step 3: Schedule an appointment

Step 4: Submit your application

Step 5: Once approved, visit Schengen  
 

Processing fee of a 5-year multiple-entry Schengen visa

The application fees for a five-year multiple-entry Schengen visa are similar to those for a standard short-stay visa, which are:
 

• Adults: €90
• Children aged 6-12: €45
   

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