While the Uniform Schengen Visa remains valid in the Schengen Area and permits the recipient to remain in the territory of all of the Schengen Area Member Countries for a maximum of 90 days during a 180-day period, the Schengen Visa with limited territorial validity, on the other hand, is valid in the territory of one or more Schengen Area Member States, but not in all the Schengen Area Member States, and permits its holder to remain in their territories for a maximum of 90 days during a 180-day period.
In order to apply for a C-type visa, an applicant ought to have valid travel document i.e. passport issued within the last ten years; a filled and signed visa application; a photograph; proof of visa payment; proof of medical travel insurance valid and covered throughout the entire duration of Schengen Area visit with an amount not less than EUR 30,000. This should also include accessible amount one should possess in case a need may arise because of medical reasons, like a medical emergency, urgent hospitalization or death.
Supporting documents includes a verifiable proof confirming the purpose of travel; adequate proof of financial resources to cover the costs of living for total stay including the costs to cover the return to home country; proof of accommodation or possession of adequate financial resources to cover the costs of accommodation; and a document that permits assessment of whether the applicant will leave the Schengen Area before the visa expires. Supporting documents may be different and accordingly asked depending on the country where a visa application is submitted.
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