How early you can apply for your Schengen Visa?

Applications can be lodged no more than six months before the start of the intended trip. Seafarers travelling in the performance of their duties can lodge their application up nine months before the start of the intended trip. As a general rule applications must be submitted no later than 15 calendar days before the intended visit. It is recommended that you lodge the visa application taking into account national holidays of the Schengen State of destination and of the country where you apply for the visa. Holders of a multiple-entry visa (valid for a period of at least six months) may lodge the application for a new visa before the expiry of that visa.

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