Who needs to apply for a Schengen Visa?
Nationals from any of the countries listed above plus the United Kingdom and Ireland do not need to apply for a Schengen visa to travel within the Schengen space. Nationals of other countries, including Maldivians will usually require a visa to enter the Schengen space. However it is wise to check with the embassy or consulate of the country that you wish to visit before making travel arrangements Q. Types of Schengen Visa Airport transit visa – allows you to pass through the transit area of an airport of a Schengen member state but not to visit the country, before flying on to your final destination Transit visa – allows you to pass through one or more Schengen member states on your way to another country outside the Schengen space. Short-stay or travel visa – allows you to visit Schengen member states for up to 3 months in any 6-month period. This is the visa most students will need to apply for if they want to travel within the Schengen space. Q. Where to apply for a Schengen visa?
