How do I apply for a Schengen visa to visit Europe?
A Schengen visa allows you to visit multiple European countries on a short visit, but you do need to plan a few months in advance, particularly if you'd like to go to Europe during the popular Easter or summer holidays!
Not all European countries are part of the Schengen agreement, and not all nationals need visas to visit some European countries, so do check with that country’s embassy website directly.
See the detail advice, checklist and handy links on our website.