EU Extends Schengen Visa Application Window to 180 Days
Non-EU citizens can apply for Schengen visas up to six months before travel starting September 2026.
2026年9月5日
/ DANGDI / DANGDI / DANGDI /You will soon have six months to apply for short-stay Schengen visas.
The European Union is extending the application window starting September 1, 2026.
Non-EU citizens can submit applications up to 180 days before travel.
This change gives Chinese residents in Denmark and Sweden more time to plan trips.
It also helps family members visiting from China book visa appointments early.
You can gather documents well before peak holidays across 29 Schengen countries.
The minimum lead time requirement stays at 15 days before departure. (Source: visasupdate.com)
Source: VisasUpdate
