When granted a Schengen visa, a specific label known as the Schengen Visa sticker is affixed to your passport. This sticker contains crucial details, including your personal information, the Schengen country or countries you're authorized to visit, the duration of your stay, and the number of entries allowed. These elements are vital to ensure compliance with immigration rules and regulations across the Schengen Area.
Before your journey, it is essential to have this visa sticker ready, as it must be presented at the port of entry of the first Schengen member state you visit. To apply for a Schengen Visa, your passport should have at least one blank page for the visa sticker to be attached.
The visa sticker is printed in three languages: English, French, and German. This multilingual format ensures that it can be understood at various entry points across the Schengen countries.
You will receive the Schengen Visa sticker when you collect your passport or travel document from the embassy, consulate, or visa application center (VAC) where you submitted your visa application. This document serves as the official permit for your travels within the Schengen Area, and it's a critical part of your travel preparations.