Schengen National D-Visa (Long Stay) 2026 | Work, Study & Settle | Sunbridge Outsourcing
European Union Long-Stay Category 2026

Schengen National D-Visa (Long-Stay Residency)

The Schengen National D-Visa is the premier long-stay visa (exceeding 90 days up to 1 year) granted by individual European countries for **employment, higher education, research, family reunification, or long-term residence**. Holding a National D-Visa also gives you unrestricted travel rights across all 29 Schengen member states.

Over 90 Days Long-Stay Validity
Free Movement in 29 Schengen Countries
Direct Conversion to Residence Permit
European Union Immigration

National D-Visa & Residence Track

2026 Ready
Stay Duration Up to 1 Year (Renewable TRP)
Schengen Mobility 90 Days per 180 Days Everywhere
Work Authorization Allowed with Contract
Qualifying Purposes

Primary National D-Visa Channels

Unlike short-stay type C tourist visas, National D visas require a specific statutory purpose endorsed by the destination member state:

Work & Employment

For skilled specialists, engineers, and workers who have secured an approved job offer or work permit from an EU employer.

  • Employment contract / Labor permit
  • Conversion to EU Blue Card / TRP
  • Recognized educational degree
Audit Work Visa

Higher Education & Study

For international students admitted to university degree programs, exchange semesters, or preparatory language courses.

  • University admission letter (Zulassungsbescheid)
  • Proof of living costs / Blocked account
  • 20 hrs/week part-time work rights
Audit Student Visa

Family Reunification

To join a legal resident, EU citizen, or spouse currently living, working, or studying in a Schengen country.

  • Apostilled marriage / birth certificates
  • Adequate living accommodation proof
  • Basic language proof (A1 German/French)
Reunite Family

Nomad & Independent

Specialized long-stay visas for remote professionals, self-employed freelancers, and independent contractors in Europe.

  • Spain, Portugal, Italy nomad tracks
  • Remote overseas earnings proof
  • Private international health insurance
Check Nomad Track

Top European Countries Issuing National D-Visas

We process national D-visa appointments and dossiers across major European consulates:

Economic Hub

Germany National Visa

Employment, Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte), Student Blocked Accounts, and Vocational Training (Ausbildung).

Western Europe

France Long-Stay Visa

Talent Passport (Passeport Talent), VLS-TS student visas, intra-company transferees, and visitor status.

Manufacturing & IT

Poland Work D-Visa

Type A work permits, Voivodeship invitation registration, warehouse/logistics, and IT software specialists.

Mediterranean

Italy National D-Visa

Decreto Flussi quotas, university enrollment, research visas, and elective residence permits.

Southern Europe

Spain Long-Stay Visa

Digital Nomad Visa, non-lucrative residence, highly qualified specialist permits, and master's degree stays.

Central Europe

Czech Republic & Austria

Employee Card (Zaměstnanecká karta), Austria Red-White-Red Card, and technical research fellowships.

Standardized Consular Lifecycle

Your 4-Step Pathway to a National D-Visa Grant

How our European desk handles apostilles, consulate dossiers, and embassy interview schedules:

1

Document Legalization & Apostille

Attestation of educational degrees, police clearances (PCC), and birth/marriage certificates via MEA Apostille.

2

Financial & Housing Audit

Establishing verifiable proof of accommodation (Mietvertrag), blocked accounts (Sperrkonto), or employer contracts.

3

VFS / Embassy Appointment

Booking official biometric interview appointments and organizing your dual-set consular file with precision.

4

Visa Stamping & TRP Conversion

Receive your stamped National D-Visa, enter the country, and register at the local foreigner's office (Ausländerbehörde).

Free D-Visa Evaluation

Check Your Schengen National D-Visa Eligibility

Tell us about your European immigration plans. Our European legal desk will audit your profile and respond within 2 to 4 business hours.

Apostille & Police Clearance Check

We guide you through MEA apostille, document translation, and consular legalization to ensure zero rejection risk.

Direct Desk Routing

Inquiries are delivered securely to sunbridgeoutsourcing@gmail.com for confidential review.

Speak With a European Visa Expert

Visit our Nehru Place office or connect with our European migration desk directly.

+91 9650571592