Schengen (short-term) visas, i.e. airport transit visas and visas for stay up to 90 days are issued by diplomatic missions.
Schengen (short-term) visa issued by a diplomatic mission of the Czech Republic or of another Schengen state entitles its holder to stay in the territory of the Czech Republic/Schengen area for the period indicated in the visa. Holder of a Schengen (Short-term) visa can stay on the territory of the Czech Republic, unless the Czech Republic has been excluded from the territorial validity of the visa.
 Schengen area is formed by the following states:
Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Iceland, Italy, Lithuania, Latvia, Luxembourg, Hungary, Malta, Germany, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Austria, Greece, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.
 “90/180 rule”
According to a so-called “90/180 rule,” an foreigner can stay in the Czech Republic/Schengen area for a maximum of 90 days (3 months) within a half-year, counting from the first day of entry. After a 90 days long stay, it is necessary to travel out of the Czech Republic/Schengen area. You can return only in the next half-year. This rule does not pertain to aliens who: (1) are citizens of those countries with which the Czech Republic has concluded a bilateral visa free agreement before its entry into the EU (i.e. Argentina, Chile, Costarica, Croatia, Honduras, Israel, Malaysia, Panama, Republic of Korea, Singapore, Uruguay) – these aliens however need to travel out of the Schengen area after a 90 days long stay at least for one day; (2) stayed in the Czech Republic/Schengen area based on a Schengen visa and their subsequent stay will be based on a Czech national visa (these visas are issued only in exceptional cases); (3) will stay in the Czech Republic based on a long-term visa or long-term residency permit.
The diplomatic mission will issue a Schengen (short-term) visa if the following conditions have been met:

• the travel document, into which the visa is to be affixed entitles its holder to enter the territory of all the states of the Schengen area;
• all conditions stipulated by the refusal in the extent of Regulation (EC) No. 810/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 establishing a Community Code on Visas (Visa Code) must be met.

Diplomatic mission of the Czech Republic will issue the Schengen (short-term) visa only when it is competent to do so, i.e. if the Czech Republic is the state in which the only or the main purpose of the trip is located or if the main purpose of the trip cannot be determined, if the stay in the Czech Republic will be the longest, relative to stays in other states of the Schengen area. I this formula cannot be used, the diplomatic mission of the Czech Republic will issue the visa if the Schengen area will be entered into through the territory of the Czech Republic, i.e. it is the first state to be visited during the trip.
Number of entries
The validity period of a Schengen (short-term) visa is determined in accordance with the length of travel, for a maximum of 5 years. According to expected number of stays, Schengen (short-term) visa may be issued as follows:
single entry – entitles to a single uninterrupted stay during the period stipulated in the visa, which may not exceed than 3 months;
double entry visa – entitles to two stays during the period stipulated in the visa, while the sum of the lengths of stay may not 3 months within a half-year;
multiple entry visa – entitles to multiple stays during the period stipulated in the visa, while the sum of the lengths of stay may not 3 months within a half-year.
Time limit for processing of visa applications
Application for a Schengen (short-term) visa can be filed within 3 months of the planned trip. Applications are in most cases reviewed within 7-15 days. In individual cases, the review period can be extended up to 30 days and in exceptional cases up to 60 days. It is recommended not to file a visa application later than 15 days before the trip, as it cannot be otherwise guaranteed it will be reviewed in time. Holders of multiple Schengen (short-term) visa can file a visa application before this visa has expired, provided it has been valid for at least 6 months. Visa applications of family members of EU citizens will be reviewed in the shortest possible period of time.
Particulars of a visa application
Particulars for submission of Schengen (short-term) visa applications are given in the individual chapters of this segment. Supporting documents may generally not be older than 180 days, except for the travel document, registry documents and photograph corresponding current appearance. Police of the Czech Republic may at its own discretion request presentation of the relevant supporting documents, incl. proof of travel medical insurance, during the border control.
Forms
A visa application is submitted on an official form “Application for Schengen Visa,” which is provided by the diplomatic mission or can be downloaded here. Form issued by another Schengen state may be used as well. Application form must be filled out completely, legibly, in Latin capital letters. An incomplete or illegible application form will be returned for re-working. The application form must be signed at the last page.   
Photograph
Photograph must be pasted to the application form and must correspond to the current appearance of the applicant.
Invitation
An invitation verified by the Alien Police is valid for half a year and replaces some/all supporting documents. The inviting person/legal entity undertakes to cover the costs:

• subsistence of the alien;
• accommodation of the alien;
• health care expenses, incl. medical or body remnants repatriation;
• possible deportation of the alien.

Visa extension
Extension of a Schengen (short-term) visa may be requested in exceptional valid cases through the Alien Police. Request may be submitted not earlier than 30 days and not later than 3 days prior to the visa expiration. The period of stay cannot be extended if no reasons deserving special merit have been found.
Visa cannot be extended at the diplomatic mission.
Miscellaneous

Persons traveling on the basis of a shared travel document (for example a parent and a child) must each file individual visa application. A minor below 15 years of age must attach to the application a written consent of his parent or other legal guardian if he/she does not travel in the company of his parent or legal guardian.   

Austria is one of the twenty five nations which currently participate actively in the Schengen visa agreement which facilitates the free and unhindered movement of holders of Schengen visas throughout the countries included in the scheme.
As a result, applicants who wish to apply for an Austrian visa for the purposes of tourism or for relocating to Austria on a temporary basis in order to conduct business will in most cases be applying for a Schengen visa.
Nationals of EU or EEA nations may visit the country without applying for an Austrian visa, however, for those outside the EU and EEA who wish to visit or immigrate to Austria, a visa application or Austrian residence permit will need to be pursued

• Holders of Swiss passport do not require a visa.
• Nationals from EU-countries as well as Switzerland and Liechtenstein may stay for an unlimited time.
• Holders of British Passports (European Union) do not need a visa for Austria. There are no restrictions on the remaining validity of your passport, providing you leave Austria before its expiry date.
•  THE FOLLOWING COUNTRIES DO NOT REQUIRE A VISA FOR ENTRY INTO AUSTRIA.

IF YOUR COUNTRY DOES NOT APPEAR ON THIS LIST, YOU WILL REQUIRE A VISA.
 Citizens of countries listed below do NOT need a visa for Austria (if your stay does not exceed 90 days and is for tourist purposes only)

Albania (biometric passports only), Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia,
Bahamas, Barbados, Bosnia-Herzegovina (biometric passports only), Brazil, Brunei,
Chile, Costa Rica, Canada, Croatia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong (SAR only) Israel, Japan, Macao (RAE only), Malaysia, Mauritius, Macedonia[1] (biometric passports only), Mexico, Monaco, Montenegro[2] (biometric passports only),
New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Serbia[3] (biometric passports only and NOT issued by Koordinacija Uprava), Seychelles, Singapore, St. Christophe and Nevis,
Taiwan (all passports if they contain the holders identity number Uruguay, United States of America, Venezuela, Vatican

Eligibility requirements

In Austria, immigration services for those wishing to obtain a visit visa or business visa under the Schengen agreement will require the provision of the following documentation:

• A current passport from the country of residence with a minimum of three months of validity beyond the duration of the visa being requested. The passport must also contain at least one blank page allowing the relevant document to be attached. In addition, two passport-sized photographs must also be supplied.
• Travel documentation. An airline or alternative means of travel, ticket or confirmation e-mail must be provided. Where applicable, evidence of entry clearance for a subsequent destination must also be provided.
• A fully completed application form.
• Evidence of the reasons for visiting Austria.
• Evidence of occupational or study ties to the country of residence. This may be provided in the form of an original letter from your employer or in the case of students a similar document from the educational institute.

Processing Times and Fees

In Austria visas carry an application fee of GBP 40.50. However, for applicants from Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, The Russian Federation, Serbia and Ukraine the fee is GBP 23.60. Whilst the current issuing time is approximately five working days for citizens of some nations the process can take several weeks. A Global Visas migration consultant will be able to advise you on the expected processing time.

Spouse immigration and dependent immigration

Schengen visas will be issued free to the spouse and/or children of existing European Union nationals. In these circumstances proof of the relationship will be required.

A foreigner entering the Republic of Slovenia must have a valid travel document, as well as a visa or residence permit.

A visa is a certificate issued by a competent diplomatic mission or consular post of the Republic of Slovenia to a foreigner; if a foreigner has a visa and there are no reasons to refuse him or her the entry, he or she may enter the country and stay for the period specified in the visa. A visa may also be issued for transit through the territory of the Republic of Slovenia if the foreigner fulfils the conditions for transit and if he or she is allowed to enter the next destination country.

The legal basis for the visa procedure is defined in the Aliens Act (official consolidated text), Ur. l. RS, no. 107/2006. The following are important provisions of the Act: Article 14 (visas and types of visas), Article 19 (issuing of visas), Article 20 (refusal to issue visas) and Article 65a (procedures at diplomatic missions and consular posts).

A visa alone does not enable an alien to enter the country. If the circumstances under which a visa was issued have changed, border authorities may refuse entry and annul the visa. A visa may also be annulled if it is subsequently established that the data submitted during the visa procedure were incorrect or that important facts were concealed.

Who does not need a visa? 

• Citizens of third countries with which Slovenia has a visa-free regime:

If a foreigner does not need a visa to enter the country, since he or she is a citizen of a country with which the Republic of Slovenia has a visa-free regime, but the purpose of his or her entry requires a visa (tourist, business, personal or any other visit or similar purposes of the entry into the Republic of Slovenia), the foreigner may enter Slovenia with a valid passport and reside in the country for not more than 90 days in a period of six months, starting from the day of first entry.
The latest information on whether you need a visa to enter Slovenia.

• EU/EEA citizens:

Since 1 May 2004, Slovenia has fully implemented all EU regulations on free movement, entry and residence of EU citizens considered as citizens of the EEA states (EU Member States, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein). 

• UN laissez-passer holders:

Holders of a valid UN laissez-passer do not need a visa to enter Slovenia (regardless of citizenship).

• Members of civilian aircrews:

One of the following documents suffices for the crossing of state borders by civilian aircrew members when performing their professional activity (they do not need a visa regardless of their citizenship):

• Crew Member License
• Certificate
• General Declaration
• Aviation License.  

If crewmembers have entered with the above documents, their movement in the country is, however, limited, since they are required:

• not to leave the airport where they landed;
• to stay only in or near the airport area (for the purpose of overnight accommodation or rest);
• to leave the airport at which their aircraft has landed only for the purpose of transfer to another airport in the same country.

• Holders of passports of the Sovereign Order of Malta

This case is the only exemption to the rule that passports may only be issued by states. Travel documents of the Sovereign Order of Malta are written in three languages: Italian (Sovrano Militare Ordine di Malta), French (Ordre Souverain et Militaire de Malte) and English (Sovereign Military Order of Malta).

• The following countries do not require a visa for visits up to 90 days;
  
  Albania, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Guatemala, Holy See, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lichtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Saint Kitts and Nevis, San Marino, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, The Holy See, United Kingdom, Uruguay, USA and Venezuela.

 

When a visa may not be issued?
A visa may not be issued if a foreigner does not fulfil all statutory conditions. More information is available under the heading Refusal of a visa. A visa cannot be issued if it is clear that a foreigner plans to stay in Slovenia for a longer period or if the stay is connected to engagement in a profitable activity.
A foreigner wishing to enter the country for other purposes or stay in the country for a longer period than provided for by a visa must be in possession of a residence permit.

Visa types
Slovene authorities may issue four types of visas. The visa type is indicated on the visa sticker in a special section and marked with the letters A, B, C or D.

Example of the section where visa type is indicated.

Airport transit visa - A
This visa enables those foreigners who are required to have it to stay in the international transit area of an airport while awaiting their connecting flight, but does not permit entry into the country. The airport transit visa requirement is an exception to the general transit privileges that permit a foreigner to stay in the international area without a visa.  More information is available in Annex 3 of the Common Consular Instructions (pdf, 3,5M).

Transit visa - B
This visa entitles a foreigner travelling from one country to another to transit through the schengen territory. A transit visa may only be issued if the foreigner proves that he or she is permitted to enter the next country of destination after his or her stay in schengen territory. A transit visa may be issued for single or double transit and, exceptionally, multiple transits, provided that no transit through the country exceeds the number of days determined in the Duration of stay section of the visa sticker.

Example of this section (pdf, 120k).

Short-term visa - C
This visa entitles a foreigner to enter and stay in the schengen territory for tourist, business, personal or any other visits or similar purposes of entry into the territory. The purpose for which a visa was issued (pdf, 120k) is entered or properly marked in a special section of the visa.  A short-term visa may be issued for single, double or multiple entries into the country where neither a single uninterrupted stay nor the collective duration of a number of successive stays may exceed 90 days within a period of six months, starting from the day of first entry.

Long-term visa - D
This visa is issued to an alien who intends to obtain a residence permit in Slovenia to reunite his or her family. A family member who is not an EU citizen may enter Slovenia with a valid passport and long-term visa D to reunite a family with an EU or Slovene citizen, except when the alien is a citizen of a country with which Slovenia has established a non-visa regime or when he or she is in possession of a valid passport and a residence permit issued by another EU Member State, unless otherwise determined by an international treaty.

How is the validity of a visa determined?
Visa validity is determined by the expiry date of the visa sticker, the duration of stay permitted and the number of entries permitted. Visa validity is limited by the expiry date, which depends on the purpose of the visit, previously issued visas, the validity of the passport or travel document, and other circumstances established by a competent official in the visa procedure. Airport transit visa validity may not exceed 3 months, transit visa validity 6 months, and entry visa validity normally 3 months. The validity of an entry visa may exceptionally exceed 3 months whereby the purpose of entry, previous stays in the schengen territory and applicant’s status are taken into account. Visa validity is additionally limited by the number of days (pdf, 120k) a visa holder may spend in schengen territory keeping with the purpose for which a visa was issued.

• With regard to the transit visa (type B), this constitutes the number of days a foreigner may spend for every transit through the territory for which the visa was issued. Transit visas may statutorily not exceed 5 days.
• With regard to the entry visa (type C), the duration of stay permitted constitutes the number of days which a foreigner may spend in the territory for which a visa was issued within the calendar validity of the visa. With regard to the entry visa, an extension is possible.

The number of entries permitted is marked with 01, 02, N or MULT, whereby these markings stand for one, two or unlimited entries. The number of entries permitted defines how many times a visa holder may enter the territory for which the visa was issued.
Visa validity expires if the expiry date lapses or if an alien uses the duration of stay permitted or the number of entries permitted. A visa becomes invalid if any of the described parameters have lapsed or been used.

Visa fees
The visa fee amounts to EUR 35 or EUR 60. Diplomatic missions and consular posts of the Republic of Slovenia may also accept the fee in the counter-value of other convertible currencies used locally.
The fee is independent of visa validity and is applicable to all visa types (except when national visa D is applied for); there is no refund under any circumstances. The amount of the fee is harmonized with the EU Council decision of 13 June 2003 (Official Journal of the European Union L 152/82 of 20 June 2003) and EU Council decision 2006/440/ES (Official Journal of the European Union 175, 29.6.2006, p. 77–80) and is the same at all diplomatic missions and consular posts of EU Member States abroad. The fee is collected with the visa application, and the diplomatic mission or consular post that accepted the application is obliged to deliver a confirmation of payment. If a visa is issued, the fee is indicated on the right side of the sticker, near the Remarks section. More information is available in Annex 12 of the Common Consular Instructions (pdf, 3,7M).

The national visa (type D) fee is EUR 60.

Where do I apply?
 List of Slovene diplomatic missions and consular posts where you can submit your visa application. In addition you can submit your visa application at a diplomatic mission or consular post of other schengen state where the representation has been agreed. You can find some additional information in Table of representation (pdf, 126k).

The same information is available in the visa regime section.

You may not apply for a visa at every diplomatic mission or consular post of the Republic of Slovenia. Applications may not be submitted at missions and permanent representations of the Republic of Slovenia to international organizations or at consulates general headed by honorary consuls or honorary consuls general

The citizens of following countries do not require a visa (either a passport or national identity card is sufficient) to enter Croatia for a period of up to 90 days:
Nationals of all EU countries
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and the UK.
Other countries with visa exemption
Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Brasilia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Iceland, Israel, Japan, Liechtenstein, Macau, Malaysia, Macedonia, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, San Marino, Singapore, Switzerland, Turkey, Uruguay, USA, Vatican City and Venezuela.
Russia (Russian Federation)
Citizens of Russia do not require a visa to enter or do business in Croatia. However, they need to present the following:

• Ticket for return journey
• Proof of accommodation (e.g.: hotel reservation)
• Invitation Letter or proof of booking

Furthermore they require one out of the following:

• Invitation Letter,
• Booking confirmation of their journey or
• Travelling with an organised group

South Korea
Citizens of South Korea are allowed to enter Croatia and stay there for a period of up to 30 days without a visa.
Nationals of all other countries
Citizens of all remaining countries need to apply for a visa prior to their travel to Croatia. If this applies to you, get in touch with the Croatian embassy or consulate in your home country or the country of your current residence.

Hungary joined the European Union in 2004, so citizens of the EU and EEA member states do not require a visa. The only documentation they require is either their passport or identity card. These countries are:
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden (new type of identity card) and the United Kingdom.
Apart from the citizens of these 29 countries, the citizens of the following nations do not need a visa to enter Hungary with their private passport provided

• their stay does not exceed 90 days and
• the purpose of their visit is not employment or other income-earning activity: Andorra (also with identity card), Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Costa Rica, USA, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region passport), Croatia (also with identity card), Israel, Japan, Korean Republic, Macao (Special Administrative Region passport), Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, El Salvador, San Marino, Switzerland (also with identity card), Singapore, New Zealand, Uruguay, Vatican City, Venezuela.

Schengen Agreement
Hungary is a signatory of the Schengen Agreement. Therefore a visa for Hungary entitles you to travel within the whole Schengen area . This way you do not need to apply for a separate visa to enter Schengen Treaty member states. The opposite is true as well: a ’Schengen visa’ is valid for entry to Hungary.
Non EU/EEA citizens
Citizens of Non-EU/EEA countries (those who are required to get a visa) can apply for various types of visas. The visa type you should apply for depends on the purpose and the duration of your stay. It is very important to apply for the correct type of visa, because you cannot change your status in Hungary after entry. To do this you will normally have to leave the country, apply for the correct type of visa and then return to Hungary once it has been granted.
You can apply for a short-term or a long-term visa. The application process for a long-term visa usually takes between 30 and 60 days; while an application for a short-term visa will normally be processed in 5 to 15 days. The application fee for the visa that you will be charged depends on the country of application, ask in the Hungarian consulate in your current country of residence for details (this is also where you will need to make the application for a visa).
In case of a long-term visa first you will receive a Visa which you can travel into Hungary with. This Visa is valid for 30 days from the date you entered the Schengen Area. During this period you will need to go to the Hungarian Immigration Office in person to receive the final Schengen Residence Permit and to arrange the Address Registration too.
Family members

Family members can get this type of visa for the same period as the head of the family. The process is the same and the applications should be made at the same time. The applicant has to prove that he/she will have accommodation, financial means with which to live, cover/insurance for health care treatment, the means to pay for education for minors and any other requirements specified by the consulate handling the application. Proof of the family relation will be required in the form of birth and/or marriage certificates