Which countries issue multivisas more often?

A multi-entry visa allows you to visit the country that issued it more than once. If a multi-visa is issued by a consulate of a Schengen country, you will be able to move freely throughout the territory of all Schengen countries. Nevertheless, you must enter the country that issued you this document, and only then cross the borders of other countries. You are free to go home from any country, it does not matter. For example, you received a multi-visa to travel to France. On it you fly directly to France and from there freely go to France. ItalyThen go to Spain and fly home from Spain.

 

 

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The easiest way to get a tourist multivisa, because you will need only the availability of purchased tickets and a confirmed reservation at the hotel. In addition to the tourist visa, there are working, educational, business visa, visa for relatives.

 

It was noted that trips made in the past to the territory of the European Union without violating the terms and conditions for some states are a prerequisite for obtaining a multi-visa. For others, this is not so mandatory, but nevertheless a weighty argument in your favor. It is also important to provide up-to-date and reliable information about yourself. Good, if there is an invitation from relatives, friends, employer. Residence in border areas is an important factor in the process of obtaining a multi-visa. They also require fewer documents to travel. Those who have real estate in the EU are issued a long-term national visa, which is equivalent to a residence permit.

 

 

 

 

For various reasons, different states are leaders in terms of the ease of obtaining a multi-visa visa for citizens. Italy and Greece, for example, lead in ease of paperwork. France is loved by travelers for a short period of processing documents (up to 48 hours). Poland is most often heard for its unexpected generosity - issuing a multi-visa at once for a year. However, other countries above can issue a multivisa not only strictly for the tour, but also from six months to five years.

 

 

 

 

So, let’s go back to the list of countries that more often and more willingly issue multi-visas:

 

Greece - this hospitable country, when you first receive a multi-visa, may be limited to a period of no more than six months, but in subsequent applications may issue a permit for a long period. The simplest in terms of multi-visa, according to many.

• Italy - is in the leaders in issuing multi-visas for a period of one year and two years, and the more loyal the more often you have visited the country before.

• France A country that loves Russians. In addition, it examines the submitted documents as soon as possible, issues a multi-visa for a long period and asks for supporting documents only for the first trip.

Finland - can issue a multi-visa for six months at once.

• Spain A great option for a beginner traveler. Getting a multivisa is easy and simple.

Slovakia is especially loyal to citizens who have already had a Schengen visa, in addition to issuing long-term visas for two years or more.

• Hungary - quite loyal, it is better to submit documents in advance, having previously read their list and prepared everything. Amazing with its unpredictable policy - can issue a multivisa for 4 days to a sophisticated traveler and for 5 years - never left abroad.

• Poland - As mentioned earlier, it is distinguished by unexpected generosity, can issue immediately for a year and without asking for any special documents.

• Latvia Will be willing to issue a multi-visa if you have previously traveled to the Schengen countries.

• Lithuania There is a diametrically opposite opinion about this state - Lithuania is considered both a loyal and strict camp.

The Netherlands is one of the countries that will gladly issue a multi-visa to those who have previously traveled to the EU.

• Slovenia is quite demanding in terms of documents, but can indulge in a multi-visa for a year or more.

• Czech Republic - will issue a multi-visa strictly for a tour or pamper along with Poland and Latvia during the New Year holidays immediately for a year.

 

While there is a fairly wide list of countries based on numerous articles, opinions and personal experiences of travelers, France, Greece, Italy and Spain are the most popular for their democratic approach.

 

In short, if you study or work abroad, often go on business or do business, have real estate in Europe or just like to travel, a multi-visa that allows you to visit the Schengen countries more than once and move freely around them is ideal.

 

Text: Julia Shchepeleva

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