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Are seasonal short term Schengen visas one time entry visas and what counts as entry and exit?
I am a little confused…
If a guest worker holds a 3 month seasonal work C visa and leaves via plane for say Dubai in the last week of their employment, can they still use the rest of their visa, even ...
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SIS decision letter interpretation
I made an inquiry in the Finnish SIS to see if there are any alerts on me in the SIS database and I received a very ambiguous response hopefully someone here can help me interpret
It says
National ...
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Transit flights for two Schengen countries
I have a Lithuanian tourism Schengen visa and I'm flying from Yerevan to Vilnius, but there are no direct flights, so I should fly to Vienna and from there to Vilnius. But this way Vienna entrance ...
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What do border officials do with my passport when I tell them that I'm entering as the spouse of an EU national?
Every time I enter or leave the Schengen zone with my EU spouse, I show our marriage certificate and state that I am entering as a family member. Border officials then do something to my passport. I ...
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I submitted wrong Schengen visa application form 1 question
I mistakenly answered no in form to a question stating if I had biometrics before I had I even had the Schengen visa this mistake was purely unintentional but I am worried I will declared as a fraud ...
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How is Schengen visa overstaying analyzed?
If someone has a Schengen visa from Croatia and leaves the Schengen area in time by travelling to Serbia for example, will the authorities know, that the individual left the Schengen area in time? How ...
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Short-stay Schengen Visa for Germany: Which purpose?
Just want to ask for a question re: declaring a purpose for my Schengen visa application for Germany. As I understand, all purposes fall under "short-stay" visa. I have a letter of ...
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Can a Schengen country issue a national non-Schengen visa? [closed]
Do members of Schengen always issue Schengen visas, which enable the person to travel within Schengen or can a member state issue a non Schengen visa or apply limitations to a Schengen visa?
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Self transfer in Milan without Schengen visa
I’m flying from Dublin to Kochi with a self-transfer in Italy and a stop over in Dubai. I don’t have any check-in luggage, but I’m wondering if I should get a Schengen visa or if a transit visa would ...
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Fiancée’s Visa Application to Poland
My fiancée, who is a Polish citizen, will send me an invitation so I can apply for a visa. We have been together for three years, and I proposed to her this summer (she said yes!). However, after ...
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Checklist of documents for visiting Poland if I already have a Schengen visa
I am an Indian national doing a PhD in the UK. I intend to visit Poland next week for an academic conference. Earlier this year, I obtained a short-stay Schengen visa to attend a summer school in ...
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Can I use my Business Visa application as a proof for Wife's tourist Visa ? (schengen germany)
I have applied for an urgent business visa through VFS Mumbai, India. My purpose of travel to Germany is business for the entire month of October. My wife(recently married) wants to join me on my 2nd ...
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What type of Schengen visa does a sailor's family need to onboard from the Suez?
I am a sailor planning to call my family onboard with me on the ship from the Suez or Antifer. What type of schengen visa should my family apply to sign on from here?
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Italian embassy refusal
I emailed the italian embassy with my old passport number asking for the refusal since i didnt remember the refusal reason 9 yrs ago.i visited the vfs asking abt the same a few ocassion but they asked ...
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Are visits to Schengen area already being recorded into Entry/Exit System (EES)?
https://www.euronews.com/travel/2024/07/18/new-eu-border-controls-delayed-until-end-of-2023-how-will-the-ees-affect-travellers
Entry/Exit System (EES) is expected to launch this autumn (...) the new ...
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Schengen Visa Cancelled Before the Trip
More than 2 years ago I had got a Schengen visa from Switzerland. However due to last minute changes we amended our travel to Croatia and Dubrovnik. At the airport check in counter the flight members ...
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First member state of entry mistake in the application (worried)
I realized I made a mistake on my application where I put Sweden as both first port of entry and final destination not realizing that a layover in Italy is actually requiring to go through pp control ...
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Getting a new Schengen Visa after overstaying my old one
This was my first time I travel abroad and the first time I have been to Europe. I received a Schengen Visa for a short stay in Germany. I made unintentionally a mistake by overstaying my visa. I ...
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France visa - how to prove personal links to the country of residence as a foreigner [duplicate]
I am a foreign worker in Canada. When preparing for the France business visa from Canada, it requires me to provide documents demonstrating the applicant’s personal links to the country of residence (...
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Schengen visa appointment date is after visit date
We are from Armenia, and recently our Schengen visa appointment dates were given (we applied on Polands website).
We planned our visit to start from August 4, however the appointment date we received ...
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HR letter with the purpose of attending an onsite interview at another company
Another company has offered to interview me onsite at one of their premises in Europe. However, I am currently employed at my company, and I need an HR letter from my manager that includes "the ...
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Can Americans get standard visas instead of going visa-free [duplicate]
As a tourist born in the states, can I apply for a regular visa to a Schengen country instead of getting a Schengen visa? I am wondering if I can stay in each country for 90 days without having to ...
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Two Schengen visa in sequence (back to back visa) [duplicate]
I have two Schengen visa issued by the Netherlands Consulate. The first one expires on July 26th 2024, the second one starts from July 27th 2024 will last for a year (till July 2025). I’m going to ...
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Spain Schengen Visa Refusal
I applied for a Spanish tourist visa with my girlfriend last month and got a rejection letter two days ago. The only information provided was the ticking of box number 10 "The information ...
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How long before can I apply for new schengen visa before it expires? [duplicate]
My current Schengen visa (Multiple Entry visa issued by Netherlands) is expiring on 15th August . This was the 4th Schengen visa (which was valid for 2 years) . I am applying for the 5th time and my ...
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What to fill in the document number while applying for Schengen visa "C"?
One of my Nepalese friends works in India and has never required a residence permit from Nepal. Nepalese citizens may live and work freely in India under the 1950 Indo-Nepal Treaty of Peace and ...
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Multi Entry Schengen Visa - can do multiple individual short trips to different countries?
With a Swiss-issued multi entry Schengen visa, can one go for multiple, individual, weekend trips to other countries? (Of course as long as one is within the correct dates, and the days limit)
Or does ...
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Reaching max stay on multi entry Schengen visa
I got a 2 year multi entry visa 18 months ago for the Schengen zone issued by Germany. It expires some time in December this year. Maximum stay is 90 days and I have already used up 80. I have not ...
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Concerns about purchasing tickets prior to visa approval [duplicate]
A friend of mine is currently in the process of applying for a Schengen C visa from Pakistan. One of the requirements is to submit a ticket along with the application.
However, he is hesitant to ...
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Where would I clear passport control on a connecting intra-Schengen flight?
I am from a country that requires a visa to enter the Schengen Area. I have obtained my visa for an upcoming trip, where the first point of entry, as well as the embassy that issued the visa, and my ...
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Can I apply for a Schengen visa to take my exams in my German university?
Can I apply for a Schengen visa to take my exams at my German university, as I don't think I will be able to get my study visa in time? Is that an acceptable reason to apply for a visa?
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Infant son's name on Schengen tourist visa (Switzerland) differs from passport
My infant son's name on his Schengen tourist visa (Switzerland) is printed differently from his passport. His name is Nityam Dwij Mehta. His mother's name is Jalpa Lakha Hun, and my name is Dwij ...
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Is it okay to submit an itinerary for a Schengen visa which includes travel to a non-Schengen country first?
Joe is a resident of Country A and requires a Schengen visa for upcoming tourism plans in Country C, a Schengen state. However, he also plans to spend 2 weeks touring Country B, a non-Schengen state, ...
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Border control stamps entering EU when holding EU residency
I hold German residency (because I am married to a German citizen). I am in Dublin, Ireland at the moment, and I'll return to Germany through France. Will my passport get stamped at the French border ...
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Help with Schengen visa application
My girlfriend and I are planning a summer trip to Spain to attend a sports event, and we need advice on applying for a Spanish tourist visa. We want to ensure we submit the right documents to support ...
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Visa to Czech republic revoked before travelling
My original itinerary was to go to Prague and Munich (5 and 2 nights respectively). After I got my Schengen visa to Czech republic, I decided to add Austria (2 nights in Salzburg). Consequently, I ...
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Travel to Schengen zone for tourism with "visite pro" business visa [duplicate]
I'm from China but live in the UK. I was just recently issued a Schengen visa for 6 months from France. I applied for business purposes, but I want to leave France and later on travel to other ...
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What happens if I don't use a Schengen visa?
I received a Schengen tourist visa for about a month. If I can't use the visa, will it have any impact? Do I need to inform the embassy or anything? I am from India.
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Can I apply for Schengen Visa from a country where I'm not resident but a citizen?
I'm Indian citizen residing in Ireland for work. I'm looking to apply for Schengen visa (business) from India where I'm a citizen but not a resident. Is it possible?
Any assistance would be ...
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For multiple-entry Schengen visas, which country should you apply to? Is it based on length of stay within a trip or across all trips?
According to the info on EC website,:
If you intend to visit more than one Schengen States, you should apply at the Consulate of the country where you will spend the longest period of time. If you ...
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Can I stay in Schengen after my German Residence Permit ends?
I am an Australian citizen / passport holder on a German Residence Permit that expires on 15 August 2024.
I first entered Germany on 13 February 2024 and applied for a Residence Permit for the ...
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Mutual Funds Statement for Netherlands Schengen Visa Application
I'm applying for a Schengen visitor visa for the Netherlands from India. I'll be visiting my sister, and I'll be paying for all the expenses.
Over the last 2 years, I invested about 80% of my salary ...
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Applied for Germany visa in the UK, but traveling from India. Will there be a problem?
I'm a PhD student in the UK going to Germany in July for a summer school. I have an appointment at the German embassy here in the UK for the visa application. However, I will be in India for the ...
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Overstayed Schengen visa by 9 days in Germany. Can I get another visa?
In another post I asked for help about my situation. After waiting for 6 long months, the German authorities sent me an email that they have closed/dismissed my case.
I have another work trip coming ...
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Visiting Mainland France with French Polynesia Visa
I am an Indian citizen, and a permanent resident of the US. I have a multiple-entry French Polynesia visa [in the visa stamp, it's written valid for "Polynésie Française (FR)"]. I have ...
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Schengen visa: Traveling long after initial itinerary
I got a 1-year multiple-entry Schengen visa a few months back. Travel plans changed due to work and I couldn't make my planned trip that time.
It's been ~9 months since the issuance of the visa and I'...
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Transit visa requirement for Bangladeshi citizen through Munich
I am reaching out for some guidance regarding transit visa requirements. As a Bangladeshi citizen, I am planning a trip that will take me through Munich, Germany, en route to Lisbon, Portugal.
My ...
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Multiple entry Schengen visa date confusion
So, I have Schengen visa with the following dates:
FROM: 09-12-23
UNTIL: 07-12-24
NUMBER OF ENTRIES: MULT
DURATION OF STAY: 90
I have already travelled to Spain and came back to my country on ...
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Two simultaneous Schengen visa applications at the same time
I live in the UK.
I need to apply for two separate business trips: first in Sweden, second in Germany. The dates of these trips do not overlap, they are 1 month apart.
I know it is possible to apply ...
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Can I get a Schengen visa with an expired US visa?
I am an Indian citizen on an H1B visa in US. I am planning to visit India but on the way would like spend 1 week in Europe.
Situation: I have an extension (I797 and I94) to stay in the US, but my visa ...
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