A visa is a permit for entry, stay or transit of a foreign national in the territory of the issuing country. The visa policy is well-established in many countries to prevent illegal immigration and reduce security risks. Each visa has a validity period that is binding on the holder of this document.
A Schengen visa is a sticker that is affixed to a passport, travel document or other valid documents that gives its holder the right to cross the border. Information on the visa sticker is provided in three languages: English, French, and German. Holders of Schengen visas may enter the territory of these countries, move without interruption and leave it after the visa expires. The visa is issued at the consulate of one of the countries for the period specified by the rules laid down in the EU Visa Code.