Long-stay visas (Type D)
Schengen National Long-Stay Visa (Type D)
For stays over 90 days. Unlike the uniform short-stay visa, it is issued under each individual country's own national procedures rather than area-wide.
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- €99.00
- Official name
- National Long-Stay Visa (Type D)
- Route type
- Long-stay
- Length of stay
- For stays over 90 days, typically up to one year, and often used to obtain a residence permit; extensions are usually applied for before the visa expires.
Who can apply
- People coming to work or on activities related to work
- Students, trainees and interns
- People joining family
- Remote workers/digital nomads and new-business founders (where the country offers these routes)
Requirements
- Your stay is longer than 90 days
- You have a qualifying purpose — work, study, training, an internship, or family reasons
- You can provide accommodation, financial means and travel insurance
- You provide the supporting documents for your specific purpose
What you can do
- Work — Take up employment or work-related activity in the country.
- Study — Study, train or complete an internship.
- Live with family — Join family for a long-term stay.
- Remote work / business — Telework or start a business where the country offers such a route.
Documents you may need
- Completed visa application form and two passport photographs
- Valid passport (valid 3+ months beyond your stay)
- Proof of accommodation and financial means
- Travel insurance
- Purpose-specific documents (e.g. university acceptance, employment contract, family evidence)
Processing time
Processing times vary by country and purpose — from a few weeks to several months. Apply well ahead of your travel date.
Frequently asked questions
A national long-stay visa for stays over 90 days, often used to obtain a residence permit.