Schengen Visa Types Explained (A, B, C, D)
Airport transit, short-stay and national visas — which one you need.
Type C is the standard short-stay tourist/business visa (90/180 days).
Type D national visas are for long stays in one country.
Type A airport transit visas apply to specific nationalities.
Apply at the consulate of your main destination.
VisaGlide data is dated October 2026.
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📅 Data as of October 2026 · VisaGlide is a travel information guide, not a government site.