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Schengen (General)

Pan-Schengen visa rules, the Schengen Borders Code, and policies that apply across all member states.

Schengen (General)

SCHENGEN (GENERAL)
Schengen Visa Code: The 5 Articles Every Applicant Should Know
EU Regulation 810/2009 governs every Schengen short-stay visa. Five articles — 14, 21, 23, 32, 34 — determine whether you get approved, how fast, and what happens if refused.
Duke Harewood · 18 MAY 2026 · 8 MIN READ