Seven European countries signed a treaty to eliminate border checkpoints in 1985. Today, these are known together as Schengen countries. The Schengen visa allows visitors to stay for a period of 90 days in any of these countries. For international students, this means the opportunity to find admission opportunities at various educational institutes in these European countries, without worrying about separate visas. Also, people who travel to Europe to attend conferences, seminars and other types of business events, with a Schengen visa, do not need to wait to obtain permission to travel through European nations.

With Schengen, international students can move within different places in Europe, without restrictions, and keep their documentation and paperwork to a minimum. There are several visa options available to make your selection easier and you can find the option that suits you best. Some of the options are as follows:

1. Visa for a short stay: This is the most commonly requested visa related to Schengen countries. For students this means a single trip on a student visa. For those who wish to travel as congress delegates or as tourists for at least 90 days in a six-month period, this is an ideal option.
2. Visa for Airport Transit- This is for transit through airports of Schengen countries. However, this does not allow you to leave the airport before flying to your next destination.
3. Multiple Entry Visa: For those who wish to travel within the Schengen area more than once during the 90-day period, the Multiple Entry Visa is the right choice. In order to obtain a visa, you must provide relevant evidence of your travel needs.
4. Transit visa: With this transit visa, you can travel through multiple borders of Schengen countries before traveling outside of this member zone.

Students can consider their specific requirements and opt for any of these visas to ensure smooth travel during their international trip. One of the main difficulties international students face is dealing with cross-border legalities and complex documentation. With the Schengen visa to help you, you can make this process hassle-free and focus on your purpose of travel instead of the paperwork involved. There is only one visa requirement due to the presence of a central immigration database. In addition, there is also a common visa issuance and processing procedure to make the process simple and fast for the benefit of international travellers.

While this visa does not completely exempt you from immigration control, it gives you a break and allows you to travel independently within the Schengen area for 3 months. To apply for this visa the following documents are required.

• Completed and signed application form
• Original passport/travel documents
• passport photograph
• Purpose of proof of visit
• Evidence of student status
• all risk travel insurance

This is only the main documentation required for the process. One can approach the embassies to know the complete rules and benefits of the opportunities provided by such a student visa.