Schengen Visitor Visa

The Schengen Area offers travellers the opportunity to explore multiple European countries with a single visa. From the romantic streets of Paris to the scenic Alps of Switzerland, the Schengen Visa allows you to experience Europe’s beauty and diversity with one simple process.
At Rio International, we ensure your Schengen Visitor Visa application is prepared accurately and efficiently, no matter which European destination you plan to visit first.

The Schengen Visa (Type C) allows short-term travel for tourism, family visits, or business across all 29 Schengen countries, including France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Spain, Greece, and more.
The visa permits stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period.
You must apply through the embassy or visa centre of the country you intend to visit first or where you will stay the longest.
The Schengen Visa is usually issued as single-entry, double-entry, or multiple-entry, depending on your travel plans and history.

Identify your main destination (based on travel plan) and guide you to the correct embassy or visa application centre (VFS Global/BLS/Capago).
Assist with completing the Schengen Visa Application Form and scheduling your biometric appointment.
Prepare and verify your supporting documents.
Review and finalize all paperwork to ensure it meets Schengen Consular requirements before submission.
Advise on visa fee payment, photo specifications, and the best strategy for multi-country travel itineraries.

We help you handle complex itineraries that involve multiple Schengen states, ensuring the application is filed at the correct embassy.
For applicants with limited travel history, previous visa refusals, or unclear funding sources, we assist in preparing detailed supporting evidence to improve acceptance chances.
Our team drafts a professional travel explanation letter that strengthens your application narrative and purpose.
We ensure that your travel insurance, accommodation, and return proof align perfectly to Schengen regulations.

We brief you on visa validity, entry conditions, and 90/180-day rule compliance.
Guidance on entering the Schengen Area through your first country of entry, even for multi-nation itineraries.
Advice on airport document checks, customs, and transit rules.
Assistance with onward travel planning and clarifying the difference between Schengen and non-Schengen destinations (like the UK or Ireland).

Schengen visas are not extendable except under exceptional circumstances such as medical or humanitarian reasons.
To travel again after visa expiry, a new application must be filed.
We assist frequent travellers in obtaining multiple-entry visas valid up to 1 year or 5 years (depending on travel history and consulate discretion).