Type C — Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C)

The French Schengen Type C is a short-stay visa permitting non-EU nationals to spend up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the 29-country Schengen Area. A single visa covers tourism, business meetings, family visits, and transit — no separate permit needed for each member state.

The application fee is EUR 90 and travel insurance of at least €30,000 is mandatory. Processing typically takes 2–3 weeks, with up to 45 days in complex cases. The visa is strictly non-immigrant: no work authorization, no renewal, and no pathway to residency.

This visa is ideal for non-EU travelers making a short trip to France or multiple Schengen countries for tourism, business, or family purposes.