Tourist, family and business visit visas for the Schengen area, with a well-organised file and appointment support.
first consultation
fees agreed upfront
document support
Tell us a little about your plans. A consultant will review your profile and call you back.
Your details are kept confidential and never shared.
A Schengen short-stay visa (type C) allows you to visit the Schengen area for up to 90 days in any 180-day period for tourism, family visits, business meetings or events.
Embassies assess your purpose of travel, financial means and ties to your home country. We help you choose the correct embassy, complete the application form, prepare a consistent supporting file and get ready for your appointment.
Short-stay (type C) visa
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
Usually up to six months and no later than 15 days before travel
Typically around 15 calendar days, sometimes longer
Holidays and sightseeing across one or more Schengen countries.
Visiting relatives or friends living in Europe.
Meetings, conferences, trade fairs and training.
Cultural, sporting or academic events.
A typical list for this category. Your personalised checklist will reflect your profile and the current rules of the relevant authority.
Please note: AZ Sterling International is a private consultancy and is not affiliated with any government. Visa decisions rest solely with the relevant embassy or immigration authority. Requirements, fees and processing times change; we confirm the current rules for your case during the assessment.
We review your purpose of travel, history and finances and identify the correct embassy.
Personalised checklist, form completion, cover letter and document review.
Guidance on booking your appointment and what to expect at biometrics.
We track your application and advise on the next steps once a decision is issued.
Apply to the country where you will spend the most days. If the time is equal, apply to the country you enter first.
Yes. A Schengen visa allows travel across all Schengen member states during its validity, subject to the 90/180-day rule.
There is no single figure. Each country sets its own daily amount and embassies look at the overall consistency of your finances. We assess this for your case.
Yes. We review the refusal reasons and help you address them before submitting a new application.
Share your details and a consultant will review your profile and explain your options. There is no cost and no obligation.
