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Long-Stay Schengen D-Visa

Visa applications for visits of over 90 days in the Schengen area.

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Important Travel Document Information – Please Read

The Long-stay Schengen Visa Type D is known as a national visa. Anyone who wants to study, work, or live in a Schengen country for more than 90 days must have one (up to 1 year). It lets its holder travel and stay in the Schengen area for the full duration of it’s validity.

National D-Visa Travel Purposes

  • Travel for business or pleasure
  • Activities related to work
  • School/study, participate in a training program, or do an internship
  • Family reasons

National D-Visa

The consular authorities of the intended Schengen country give out the national visa, or type D visa, which is based on national law. So, getting in touch with the country’s services is essential to learn about the different rules and requirements that need to be met. It can be given as either a single-entry or a multiple-entry Long-stay visa, depending on certain conditions.

Even if you have a long-stay visa, you can’t just go to the Schengen area. You have to follow the rules for travel.

Biometric Exemptions

The following applicants won’t have to give fingerprints for a Long-Stay Schengen D-Visa:

  • children younger than 12 years old;
  • people whose fingerprints can’t be taken because of how they look;
  • heads of state or government, members of national governments with their spouses, and members of their official delegations when they are invited for an official purpose by the governments of Member States or by international organizations;
  • Sovereigns and other high-ranking members of a royal family when they are invited for an official purpose by the governments of Member States or by international organizations.

Documents Required For Long-Stay D-Visas

All applicants must show the following documents:

  • Visa application form: The visa application form must be completed and signed by the applicant.
  • Two recent passport-sized photographs: The photographs must be taken against a white background and must meet the requirements of the issuing authority.
  • Valid passport: The passport must be valid for at least three months beyond the intended stay in the Schengen area and must have at least two blank pages.
  • Proof of accommodation: The applicant must provide proof of accommodation for the duration of their stay in the Schengen area.
  • Proof of financial means: The applicant must provide proof that they have sufficient funds to support themselves during their stay in the Schengen area.
  • Proof of travel insurance: The applicant must provide proof that they have travel insurance that covers them for the duration of their stay in the Schengen area.
  • Letter of invitation: If the applicant is visiting a friend or family member in the Schengen area, they may need to provide a letter of invitation from that person.

Joining a member of the family

  • an invitation letter from the family member with a copy of the data page of the family member’s passport and/or residence permit;
  • proof of family ties (birth or marriage certificates that were issued outside the EU must be apostilled or legalized);
  • documents confirm financial means (e.g., bank statements for the past 3-6 months).

Employment for a short time

  • Registration/work confirmation for short-term work.

Study

  • an official, signed letter from the school saying that the applicant has been accepted (with the applicant’s name, type of studies, number of classes (hours) per week, and record of attendance);
  • Exchange students need to show confirmation from the school where they are currently enrolled;
  • documents confirm financial means (e.g., bank statements for the past 3-6 months)
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Teleworking (Digital nomad visa)

  • Proof that the applicant’s job doesn’t depend on where they work and that he or she can do their job using telecommunications technology;
  • proof that the applicant continues to:
  • working for an employer who is registered in a foreign country and with whom they have a contract;
  • doing business for a company that is registered in a foreign country and in which they have shared;
  • mainly providing services to customers whose business is in another country and with whom they have a contract;
  • documents showing the applicant’s legal income for the six months before the application, including the amount, how often it came in, and where it came from;
  • a list of courses taken and jobs held (CV);
  • a letter from the applicant explaining why they want to use the visa to work from home;
  • a written statement from the applicant’s employer saying that he or she can do their job duties by teleworking;
  • a contract of employment or another contract governed by the law of obligations;
  • a certificate from a government agency in the applicant’s home country that shows they have paid any state taxes, local taxes, or social security contributions that are required in their home country;
  • a certificate from the company’s country of registered office that shows the company’s name, registered office, and area of business, as well as the applicant’s stake in the company and information about the company’s legal representatives;
  • a certificate from a competent authority in the country where the company is registered showing that all state taxes, local taxes, or social security contributions that are required in the country where the company is registered have been paid and that there are no tax arrears;
  • any other paperwork.

At the request of a consular officer, you must go to the Embassy or Consulate in person to answer questions about facts important to your visa application.

Other EU Visa Types

New business startup

  • A letter from the Startup Committee confirms that the business qualifies as a startup or that the business is taking part in a qualified accelerator program.
  • documents confirm financial means (e.g., bank statements for the past 3-6 months).

People Also Asked

What is a long stay D visa?

national long-stay visas (D visas) and residence permits valid for longer than 90 days Article. For visits longer than 90 days, a national visa (D visa) may be utilised to get a residence permit.

What is the difference between a Schengen visa and a long-stay D-visa?

A Schengen visa is a short-stay visa that allows you to travel to any of the 27 Schengen countries for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. A long-stay D-visa is a visa that allows you to stay in a Schengen country for longer than 90 days. It is required for people who are going to study, work, or live in a Schengen country for an extended period of time.

How long does it take to get a long-stay D-visa?

The processing time for a long-stay D-visa can vary depending on the country you are applying to and the time of year. In general, it can take anywhere from a few weeks to several months to process a long-stay D-visa.

What can I do if my long-stay D-visa application is denied?

If your long-stay D-visa application is denied, you will receive a letter from the embassy or consulate explaining the reason for the denial. You may be able to appeal the decision, but you will need to provide additional information or documentation to support your appeal.

Can I extend my long-stay D-visa?

Yes, you can extend your long-stay D-visa if you need to stay in the Schengen area for longer than the original visa period. You will need to apply for an extension at least 60 days before your visa expires.

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