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What is the Schengen visa policy?

The visa policy allows nationals of certain countries to enter the Schengen Area via air, land or sea without a visa for stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period. Nationals of certain other countries are required to have a visa either upon arrival or in transit.

What does 'name of country' mean on a Schengen visa?

Label «name of country» – means that the visa is valid only for the respective territory, and its holder is not permitted to move to the other countries of the Schengen Area if he / she does not have another visa.

What is the difference between a Schengen visa and a Sweden visa?

Whereas, if the visa contains the following label «ETATS SCHENGEN (-country acronym)» – then this means the visa is valid for all Schengen countries, expect for that country i.e. expect Sweden if the label is «ETATS SCHENGEN (-S)». You will be unable to enter depending on the country code after the minus sign.

What is a Schengen visa sticker?

The visa sticker information is provided in three languages: English, French and German. Please read carefully the following article to understand better the meaning of the labels attached into a Schengen visa. A visa sticker always contains information on the countries that its holder is permitted to visit.