Travelling on a Schengen Visa means that all the International Students can travel to any (or all) member countries using one single visa, thus avoiding the hassle and expense of obtaining individual visas for each country. The Schengen Visa for International Students in Europe has made travelling between its 26 member countries (22 European Union States and 4 Non-European Members) much easier and less bureaucratic. It is issued to citizens of Non-EU Countries who are required to obtain a visa before entering Europe. The purpose of the visit must be education, leisure, tourism, or business. Upon the issuance of the visa, the visa holder is allowed to enter all member countries and travel freely throughout the Schengen area. It is strongly recommended to plan your journey within the time-frame of the Schengen visa as extension scan be very difficult to obtain, thus forcing you to leave to stay in compliance with the Schengen rules and regulations. A Schengen visa allows the holder to travel freely within the Schengen countries for a maximum stay up to 90 days in a 6 month period.