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How Long Does a Schengen Visa Take? Windows and Processing Times

Apply 6 months to 15 days before travel; processing 15 days, up to 45.[1][2] Germany reports waits up to 11 months before the appointment.[3]

Last checked: 17 Oct 2026

Sources

  1. [1] European Commission (Migration and Home Affairs) – Applying for a Schengen visa (where/when to apply, fee, processing time) (document date: 2 Dec 2025; accessed: 17 Oct 2026)
  2. [2] Deutsche Vertretungen in der Türkei – Allgemeine Informationen zu Schengenvisa (accessed: 17 Oct 2026)
  3. [3] Almanya Türkiye Temsilcilikleri – Schengen-Vizesi, kısa süreli ziyaretler (bekleme listesi, 11 aya kadar bekleme) (accessed: 17 Oct 2026)