Visa glossary

Visa terms in plain language

12 terms

  • Шенген 90/180

    Max 90 days in any 180-day window in the Schengen area.

  • Віза C

    Short-stay visa up to 90 days (tourism, visits, business).

  • Віза D

    National long-stay visa — entry for residence permit.

  • Мультивіза

    Visa with unlimited entries during validity.

  • ВНП/ПНП

    Temporary/permanent residence permit.

  • Апостиль

    Legalization stamp for Hague Convention countries.

  • Присяжний переклад

    Sworn translator's translation — accepted by consulates.

  • Блок-рахунок

    Blocked account proving funds (Germany).

  • ETA/eVisa

    Electronic entry permit without a passport visa.

  • Віза-ран

    Border hop to reset a visa-free period.

  • Консульський збір

    Visa application fee; non-refundable.

  • Overstay

    Staying beyond the allowed period — fines, entry bans.