Which type of Schengen visa i should apply for?
I'm a Graduate student in F1 visa, Going on a college trip to France for 10 days, I will be attending conference (part of my trip). Which visa type should I apply for?
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You should apply for a type C short-term visa. Unlike some other countries, the Schengen area does not have strictly defined visa categories. When applying, categories are there to help processing, your visa will not mention for example “study” or “tourism”. Since Schengen does not have an 'Academic' category, you should select the category that best represents the main purpose of your trip.
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