FULL LIST: Schengen countries offering five-year visa.

 

FULL LIST: Schengen countries offering five-year visa.

A five-year multiple-entry Schengen visa allows eligible travelers to enter and exit the Schengen Area multiple times over a five-year period, staying up to 90 days within any 180-day period.

This type of visa is ideal for:

Business professionals with frequent travel needs

Tourists with consistent travel history

Family visitors or individuals with ties in the EU

Frequent travelers to Europe for medical, cultural, or educational reasons

Schengen Countries Offering 5-Year Visas (2025)

The Schengen Area currently includes 29 European countries, all of which now offer five-year multiple-entry visas (subject to eligibility and discretion of consulates).

List of Countries:

1)Austria

2)Belgium

3)Bulgaria

4)Croatia

5)Cyprus

6)Czech Republic

7)Denmark

8)Estonia

9)Finland

10)France

11)Germany

12)Greece

13)Hungary

14)Iceland

15)Italy

16)Latvia

17)Liechtenstein

18)Lithuania

19)Luxembourg

20)Malta

21)Netherlands

22)Norway

23)Poland

24)Portugal

25)Romania

26)Slovakia

27)Slovenia

28)Spain

29)Sweden

Eligibility Requirements for a 5-Year Visa

Eligibility is based on the Visa Code Regulation (EU) 2019/1155, with consulates having final discretion. Here are the key conditions:

Who Can Qualify:

Applicants with a previous positive visa history (i.e., previously issued Schengen visas used legally without overstays)

Frequent travelers (for business, family, or other justifiable reasons)

Individuals who have held 2–3 previous Schengen visas in the past few years

Nationals of countries with bilateral or EU mobility arrangements (e.g., Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman)

Required Documents

While specific requirements vary by country, general documents include:

Completed Schengen visa application form

Valid passport (minimum validity of 6 months beyond the visa duration)

Two recent passport-size photos

Proof of travel insurance (minimum coverage of €30,000)

Proof of accommodation and travel itinerary

Bank statements or proof of sufficient funds

Cover letter explaining purpose and justification for long-term visa

Previous Schengen visas and entry/exit records (if available)

Special Update (2024–2025)

The EU has introduced favorable rules for citizens of Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Bahrain, who are now eligible to receive five-year multiple-entry Schengen visas even on their first application (based on political and trade agreements).

Important Notes

The visa does not grant permanent residence or work rights.

You must not exceed 90 days within any 180-day period.

Each visit must still have a clearly stated purpose (e.g., tourism, business).

Violating visa rules can lead to revocation or future bans.

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