Europe · Visitor Visas

Business and family visits

Protocol guide for securing long-validity multiple-entry Schengen visas (MEV) for frequent corporate travelers and family members of EU residents.

Who it suits

Who this pathway suits

Corporate executives and family members seeking 1 to 5-year multi-entry Schengen visas.

Eligibility

Eligibility at a glance

  • Progressive cascade rules: 1-year MEV after 3 compliant short visas in 2 years; 2-year MEV after 1-year visa; 5-year MEV after 2-year visa
  • Demonstrating ongoing business need or strong family connections in Europe
Process

How the process works

  1. Provide documentary trail of previous compliant Schengen entries and departures
  2. Present invitation letter requesting multi-year validity with business justification
  3. Caseworker grants extended validity multi-entry visa
Documents

Documents you will typically need

  • Previous Schengen visas, invitation letters, corporate profile, travel insurance covering future trips
Good to know

What to keep in mind

Multi-entry visas still strictly adhere to the 90/180-day limitation on each entry.

Official source: European Commission — Visa Cascade Rules. Government authorities make all final decisions; no outcome is guaranteed.

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