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How to apply for the 5 year Schengen visa under the updated Schengen Visa Code?
According to the updates to the Schengen Visa Code with effect from February 2020, a person with a good travel history can ask for a 5 year visa.
I used to travel for business and tourism. How can ...
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Extended Schengen holiday with non-EU spouse of EU citizen not resident in EU
I'm an Australian and Italian (EU) citizen and my wife is a citizen of the Philippines.
We are living together in Australia.
We'd like to have an extended holiday (lets say 6 months) exploring the ...
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Changing purpose of stay from travel to work in Schengen
I am in a peculiar situation that German embassy in my country (Turkey) is also rather unclear about: I have two valid passports, one Green (i.e. allows free travel in Schengen area as a tourist) and ...
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Do I require an entry permit for Croatia, when applying for Schengen Visa?
I am an Indian national, and am planning to visit France, Croatia, and Czech Republic, in that order.
Now, I understand that Schengen Visa is applicable for Croatia as well, even through Croatia is ...
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Travel to Schengen zone with France as point of entry from UK
I am an Indian national living in UK on a work visa (ICT tier 2) with my wife who is also an Indian national on a dependent visa. We want to travel to Schengen zone on a short term tourist visa, ...
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List of documents if boyfriend is my sponsor? Schengen Greece Visa
A little background of our relationship:
My boyfriend and I live in Dubai. We met in the year of 2017 in Dubai and have been dating for two and a half years.
Now, we are planning to travel to ...
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Are you allowed to book two appointments for Schengen visa at German consulates in different countries?
I understand that booking multiple Schengen visa appointments at the same German consulate is discouraged and they even say that your appointments would be automatically canceled if you do so.
But, ...
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Schengen visa for Indonesian citizen traveling to Estonia to get married
So I (Estonian citizen) and my girlfriend (Indonesian) are living in Indonesia and planning to get married. We would like to get married in Estonia and then return to Indonesia.
As I would imagine the ...
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Alternative document for Carta de invitación?
I plan to apply for a Schengen visa for visit purposes (family). They've already made an appointment for me for applying with the invitation letter but the timing probably will be tight as they also ...
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Impact of South African visa validity on Schengen visa application
I'm seeking guidance about an important step in my journey. As a spouse of a permanent resident with a spousal visa expiring in March, I’m excited about the possibility of applying for a Schengen visa ...
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Purpose of visit (specifically, the type of business visit) for a short research visit in France
I am a PhD student visiting France for a short (< 14 days) research visit to one of the universities. I believe I require a short stay visa for business purposes. On the visa application portal, ...
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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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Implications for Hosts When Guests Exceed 90-Day Stay in Denmark
Would there be any consequences for the host if one of their guests overstayed in Denmark beyond the 90-day limit due to a misunderstanding about the visa expiry date?
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Concerns About Schengen Visa Approval for Freelance Developers Without Traditional Employment Proof
My wife and I, both freelance developers from India, are planning to travel to Belgium on a tourist visa.
Also we have a relative in Belgium who could provide us a simple invitation letter and ID ...
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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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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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Consequences of overstaying Schengen visa
Background:
In summer 2023, I visited Germany for work from USA on Schengen short term visa. My flight back from Germany was via Poland and it so happened that the flight was cancelled in Krakow, ...
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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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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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What to do if I lost my French visa?
I have been living and working in France for 2 months at a French university but recently on a trip to visit family in the UK I tragically and stupidly lost my passport and the (long-stay) visa ...
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Re-entry to Italy after expired Permesso di Soggiorno but valid multiple entry student visa
I hold a Type D Student Visa in Italy with multiple entry until 24 Nov.
Italy issued my Permesso di Soggiorno with expiry of my original leaving date on 31 Oct.
However, I've extended my stay in Italy ...
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Has anyone tried BLS’ doorstep service?
Has anyone tried BLS' doorstep service?
I wanted to apply for Spain visa and wanted to go for doorstep service this time as I don't have enough time to visit the BLS, Delhi. So, I was wondering if it'...
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I live in Morocco and I work remotely for a Canadian company. Can I have a Schengen tourist visa to France?
I want to visit my friend who lives in France on my next holiday. Since I work remotely for a Canadian company (with an independent contract), I would like to know, if I apply to a Schengen visa, is ...
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Travel to Italy and Austria
I plan to travel to Italy and then fly from there to Austria later this year. Has anyone had issues getting through Italy when their passport has revealed that they are a registered sex offender?
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Middle name misspelled on the Netherlands short stay visa
I recently got the shortstay visa approved for my mother for her travel to the Netherlands.
I observed that the visa stamp has a spelling mistake. Whose responsibility is it to correct this? ...
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Attending an academic conference in Spain. Where should I provide (or do I provide) details of my accommodation?
I am an F1 student of Indian nationality pursuing my doctoral studies in USA. I am trying to fill blocks 30 and (or) 31 of the Schengen visa application form to attend a conference in Spain. From this ...
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Applying for Schengen next week from US but my US visa is expiring in August. Will they accept my application?
Has anyone tried applying for Schengen from US when their US visa was going to expire within 3 months of departure from Schengen area?
Just saw this:
The US residence permit or visa should be valid ...
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United States Italian Embassy Visa Appointment Question
I am applying for a Schengen visa to Italy from the United States (US green card holder). I was finally able to book an appointment with the Italian Embassy in Los Angeles using their booking system, ...
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Do I need to apply to the same country each time to get a multi year multiple entry Schengen visa?
According to the EU Visa Code (Article 24, paragraph 2), on granting multiple entry visas:
(a) for a validity period of one year, provided that the applicant has
obtained and lawfully used three ...
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Italy (Schengen) visa application different firstnames question
I have an upcoming appointment for Italy tourist visa at the consulate in San Francisco. My official first name is xyzkumar patel. However, my support documents such as employment letter and bank ...
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Schengen visa for unregistered freelancers from India
I’m a freelance/contract developer who works with a Netherland company. I’m not sure which visa I need to apply for business or tourist?
I don’t have my business registered but I have been working ...
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Can you rely on a Schengen visa to be granted on the spot at the border?
As I mentioned in another question, my wife applied for a residence card (but that takes a long time, at least in Italy) and her Schengen visa expired. For this reason I was now considering if there ...
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Hotel cancelled my booking while my Schengen visa application is pending
I am from Turkey and I am currently waiting for a Tourist Schengen Visa so that I can travel to Hungary in August.
Today, I received an email saying that my hotel is no longer available and that I ...
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Company bank statement for a German business visa
I am working for a German company remotely, employed through a third party in India. For a short business visa to Germany, I think the embassy requires the company's bank statement, but my Indian ...
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Remaining in Poland for 3 weeks after expiration of student visa
I am an American student having been in Poland on a student visa since the middle of September. My visa expires on June 30th. I am going back to the US in August to renew the visa. I am meant to take ...
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I am UK resident with Indian passport traveling to Greece. Can I book Schengen visa appointment in Edinburgh instead of London?
I am UK resident with Indian passport traveling to Greece. Can I book Schengen visa appointment in Edinburgh instead of London because there are no appointments available in London?
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Documents needed for French Circulation visa for a new resident in UK, and where to submit them
I am a new resident in UK with an Indian passport. I have been in the UK for less than an year and I've only recently started working here for the first time, so don't have local savings to show if ...
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Changing details on a submitted Iceland visa application
I submitted my Iceland visa application online on applyvisa.um.dk since Denmark handles visa applications to Iceland. The application cannot be edited now and I have also paid the visa fees and ...
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Schengen visa documents if the job is just 2 month old
I am applying for a Schengen short stay tourist visa at the Netherlands embassy this month. Since I am employed, the requirement for relevant documents for employed persons would be applicable. In ...
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German visa refusal on lack of proof of ties to home country. Should we appeal for review?
I am currently living in Germany on Blue Card and receiving a handsome salary. My wife is living in Pakistan. We are a newly married couple. She has registered herself in German Consulate for the ...
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Traveling with the first récepissé
I arrived in France in September 2019 on PT. Talent Type D Visa (valid for 3 months 28/11/2019). My visa now is expired, but I have applied for the three-years Carte de Séjour from 24 September. They ...
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Do I need an HR letter for an Interview Schengen Visa in Austria
I’m an Egyptian citizen living in Egypt, and I have an interview for a job in Austria.
For reasons that are beyond the scope of this question I might not be able to get an HR letter from my current ...
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Is the UK tourist visa on a damaged Indian passport valid if I get a duplicate passport reissued?
I have applied for the UK tourist visa from Bangalore, India where VFS Global (company that provides several visa processing services like collecting documents and sending them to the UK Consulate) ...
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Add country in itinerary after schengen visa approved with Stamp Report Back After Travel
I applied for a Schengen visa in the Greek embassy. My travel plans presented were My Country-Greece-Italy-Greece-My Country. My visa was granted but with a stamp of Report Back After travel. The ...
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Could this change in Itinerary for Schengen Visa cause problems?
I was granted a type C Schengen Visa from France for a short stay in Paris. My original itinerary was to stay in Paris for 3 days and leave for my third destination. However, due to some emergency, I ...
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Schengen visa applications - domestic flight tickets, invitation letter, future trip plans
I am going to attend an academic conference in A Coruña, Spain. So I am going to apply for a cultural visa. I also want to spend a few days in Madrid just as a tourist.
1) I can make a free roundtrip ...
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Seafarer schengen visa
Can I use my Netherlands Schengen Visa (seafarer) as a tourist visa. It is a multi entry for 5 years valid til 2022. I am planning a trip to Europe for a holiday.
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Appointment issues for Schengen visa in the New York Center (VFS office)
I'm planning to travel to France on Aug 16 for tourism (Short Stay).
The Schengen visa appointment is booked completely in the New York VFS office and the latest date I see when the appointment is ...
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Applying (Reclaiming) French Schengen Visa without My Old Passports and Information about my Old Visa
I am a Chinese Citizen living in the United Kingdom at the moment. My previous passport containing a valid French Schengen Tourism Visa stolen in June. Having observed other thread it seems that the ...
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Travel to Romania with valid Schengen visa in my old passport
I am an Omani national. Recently I renewed my passport because its expiry was in less than 6 months. I have a valid Schengen visa in my old passport for another 3 months. Now I want to travel to ...
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