How can I apply for residence if I get a Schengen visa?

Schengen visas and class D visas in Schengen countries are different types.

Schengen Visa: refers to the visa issued according to the Schengen agreement. The Schengen Agreement was named after it was signed in Schengen, Luxembourg. It stipulated the single visa policy of member countries. Schengen visa is a kind of visa that must be applied for visiting Schengen countries. There are many forms of Schengen visas: visiting relatives and friends, short-term tourist visas, and business visas; The Schengen Agreement has been formally implemented in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Greece, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, Slovenia, Malta and Switzerland.

The Schengen D visa is a national visa, which is usually a long-term visa for more than three months. If you have a long-term visa, you can apply for a residence permit in that country if you meet the requirements.