Short stay for Private reasons – Visiting family or friends (Maximum duration: 3 months)
Are you required to hold a visa for a short stay not exceeding 3 months?
Nationals of most third countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA) are under an obligation to hold a visa for a proposed stay of a maximum duration of 3 months on the territory of the SCHENGEN States.
To find out more, consult the list of third countries whose nationals are placed under the obligation to hold a visa to cross the external borders of the SCHENGEN States and/or the list of third countries whose nationals are exempt from that obligation.
Also consult the list of residence permits issued by the SCHENGEN States authorising entry without a visa.
