Schengen · Cascade Rule

How many years could your next Schengen visa be?

Enter your previous visas and see which multiple-entry visa duration you may qualify for today.

Basis: C(2025) 4694 · 15.07.2025

Applicant Profile

The cascade regime applies to Turkish citizens residing in Türkiye (lorry drivers excluded).

Previous Visas

Add oldest to newest. "Compliant" = no overstay, timely entry/exit.

How does it work?

Cascade raises your entitlement one step after each correctly used visa.

6 AY
6 AY
İlk doğru kullanımdan sonra
1 YIL
1 YIL
6 ay MEV sonrası
3 YIL
3 YIL
1 yıl MEV sonrası
5 YIL
5 YIL
3 yıl MEV sonrası

Each stage requires the previous visa to have been used compliantly and the application to be made in time (within 1–2 years).