Schengen National long stay visa (type D): fee, stay and who needs it
Study, work and family reunification are national procedures of each member state. set by each Schengen state
National long stay visa (type D)
Visa needed- Stay
- over 90 days
- Interview
- Yes
Questions
How much is the Schengen National long stay visa (type D)?
See the official site for the current fee.
How long can I stay on the National long stay visa (type D)?
over 90 days.
What can I do on the National long stay visa (type D)?
It is for study, work, family visit.
Official sources
Checked on November 4, 2026
- Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 consolidated text 30.12.2025 (Annex I and II)
- Visa Code (EC) 810/2009 consolidated, Annex IV airport transit visa list
- European Commission, Visa policy (suspensions, Georgia, Vanuatu)
- European Commission, Applying for a Schengen visa (fees, processing)
- European Commission, Smart Borders (EES fully operational 10 April 2026; ETIAS not in operation)
- European Commission news 17 July 2025: ETIAS will cost EUR 20
- Official ETIAS / EES site
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