The Schengen Visa is a type of visa for the Schengen Area and allows people to enter the area for a maximum stay of 90 days within 180 days. The visa allows people to visit any of the 26 countries within the Schengen Area and has a validity of 180 days. The visa allows people to visit the Schengen countries for tourism or business purposes and can be availed for visiting family members as well. Any person applying for the visa has to fill the form and submit personal and passport details along with some additional documents like the confirmations of the hotel or travel insurance.