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How do I ask for a long validity Schengen visa?
I have been issued (and visited and came back before expiry) three Schengen Visas in the last two years. I am applying again for my next trip.
How do I ask for a long validity visa?
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Schengen Visa Application Travel
Can I issue my tourist Schengen visa for the Netherlands from Country A even though my plane tickets are booked from another country (Country B) to Amsterdam?
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Will my second Spanish Schengen Visa get rejected if I didn't follow the itinerary first time?
I had a 3 month multi-entry Schengen visa issued by Spain. When I applied for it, it was suppose to be a business trip but later trip was cancelled but I still had a visa so I was like why to waste.
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UK Issued 1951 Blue Travel Document - Can you travel throughout Schengen without a visa if entering a visa free country?
Planning a tourism trip (< 90 days) with a friend who has the 1951 Blue Travel Document issued via the UK. On our last trip we went to Italy, which permits her to enter without a visa for a short ...
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British Citizen working in Greece
As a British citizen obtaining a work permit for Greece for the summer months I would like to know if the days i am permitted to work are definitely not included in my 90/180 days. I would also then ...
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What photo ID to use for the Deutschland Ticket?
I am going to be visiting Germany for three months for an internship. I have been advised to purchase and use the € 49 Deutschland-Ticket for transport. The ticket however requires a photo ID to be ...
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UK Visa: Do they need/require third country visa at time of application?
This question is an extension of: Schengen Visa Rejected/Refunded (?)
As it concerns a different governing body, I have created a new question. To summarize, EU is not issuing me a visa since I am ...
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Schengen Visa Rejected/Refunded (?)
Last week, I submitted my visa to the Estonian embassy through VFS (New Delhi branch, India where I'm from). In my itinerary it was mentioned that my trip would go like:
London > Tallinn (Estonia)
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Difference between Visa refusal appeal and Fresh application
I am planning to appeal my Visa refusal, however there are few points which I want to clarify.
Am I allowed to submit additional documents/details along with my appeal to prove my case? If yes then ...
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Can I appeal the Refusal of a Schengen Visa?
My Schengen visa was refused with following reasons:
Justification for purpose and conditions of the intended stay was not provided
You have not provided proof of sufficient means of subsistence.
You ...
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CDG Terminal 1 to TGV - Connection Time?
I am arriving from Delhi To Paris CDG airport Terminals 1 at 6 pm. I need to go to Lyon on TGV. Should I book 8 pm or 8.40 pm TGV train from CDG Airport Terminal 2 to Lyon? How much time is ...
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For Schengen visa, can I be flexible with where I'll be traveling/arriving from?
So basically, I am planning to travel to a few European countries later this year. However, my plan before I arrive into Europe is not very clear as of now. So for example in the given itinerary for ...
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Can I re-apply for a Swiss Schengen visa immediately after it was refused or do I need to wait 30 days?
Is it true that you have to wait 30 days before re-applying for a Schengen visa for Switzerland after being rejected?
I can’t find any evidence of this anywhere but this article and there’s no ...
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American with visa entry to France. May he land in Belgium when coming to Europe for the first time?
I am from Belgium. I have an American friend who wants to travel in Europe.
He has a tourist visa entry to France (Schengen).
May he land in Belgium when using his visa for the first time?
I am ...
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Can I travel to Mexico with a single-entry Schengen visa?
Can I travel with a single-entry Schengen visa to Mexico? Do I need to visit a Schengen county before going to Mexico?
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What to do with my visa application - Indian passport
My wife and I applied for Switzerland visas. My wife's passport was slightly damaged. No pages were torn, no pages missing, all the details and previous visa visible clearly - only in one area lower ...
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Re-Apply for Schengen Visa after rejection in a different country?
My husband who is an Indian software engineer at Microsoft in Seattle with a Green Card just had his Swiss Schengen visa rejected on the basis of:
"The information submitted regarding the ...
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Difference between Visa Withdrawn, refusal, and rejection
I have certain questions (applicable to Schengen and UK visas), I tried looking for them here but couldn't understand the difference between these terminologies:
How is Visa withdrawn (after the ...
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Travel with a UNHCR travel document to the US
I was a refugee in Nigeria and was awarded a scholarship to study in Italy, in addition, I have a permit of stay for Italy.
Can I travel with the said document on educational basis for an exchange ...
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Is it harder to get visa for longer duration as compared to short duration?
Wanted to know if shorter duration schengen visa are easier to get like 10 or 15 days while longer duration like 30+ days are harder to get? is there a relation or not?
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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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Schengen visa C: invite people planning to reside somewhere else
I'm a European and some of my wife's family will come to visit and has to apply for a Schengen visa: short stay (C).
There's two ways to go:
1.) for reason of friends or family visit
2.) for tourism
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Appyling Schengen Family Visa of my parents. My parents' surname in their passport is different from my passport, will there be any issue?
I stay in Belgium and want to call my parents to visit us for a short stay.
However, my parents' surname on their passport is different than those stated on my passport.
Seeking guidance on how to ...
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Need Schengen visa in two month but don't have 3 month payslip
I am planning to apply for a Schengen visa to visit France in July from London (my nationality is Indian). I just started my new job and can only show a payslip for one month as I took a two-month ...
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Schengen Visa : Tourism and Meeting friends
My main purpose of travel to Schengen region is Tourism and I am going to mention the same in my application.
I might also look to meet some friends. However its more like if they have time, we might ...
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Schengen Visa Previously collected fingerprints
I am applying for Schengen visa and form requires me to mention details of fingerprints collected previously.
I have travelled on multiple occasions and I believe fingerprints might have been ...
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Multi entry Schengen visa request with no details of future trips
I am planning to apply for a multiple entry Schengen visa as I plan to travel again later in the year again to Schengen region.
So as of now, I only have details of my current visit.
I am wondering if ...
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Got an EU Residence permit for work, but was laid off before entering
I am a national of a country that requires a visa to the EU for nearly any purpose (including tourism). I obtained a Portuguese Type D visa for the purpose of eventually migrating there for a company (...
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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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Lost passport with valid Schengen visa
I had a Schengen visa issued by Spain which has not expired, but on a passport which I lost. I have been told that the visa is invalid, as the passport is lost. But when I applied for a new Schengen ...
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Schengen short-term visa - Business vs tourism if issuing consulate is different
[Time sensitive as I have my appointment tomorrow ]
My Schengen trip includes 6 days in Croatia to attend a conference and 8 days in Italy for tourism.
Initially, I applied at the Croatian embassy and ...
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Purpose for Schengen Short term Visa Switzerland
What type and purpose should I select? I am applying for 4 days of a Young Leaders Gathering. I don't know if its a Cultural Purpose or maybe select "Other" and explain
I appreciate your ...
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Can I get a Schengen (tourist) visa with an existing type-D visa?
While the D visa is not yet expired.
New visa will be issued from a different country (assuming it is possible)
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Tourism or business visa to attend an academic conference in the Schengen area?
I have been invited for an academic conference to a Schengen country this summer. The invitation letter contains the dates of the conference, and mentions that I may arrive one day early, and leave ...
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Schengen short-term visa - Country of Longest stay vs Country of business reason
I plan to visit the Schengen area for the first 2 weeks of May. My primary reason is to attend a conference in Croatia and then tourism in Italy. However, I would be in Croatia for 6 days and in Italy ...
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Schengen visa aplication: cost of travelling reimbursed
I am filling out the application form for a Schengen visa and am a bit unsure how to answer q. 32:
Cost of travelling and living during the applicant’s stay is covered: by the applicant / by a sponsor....
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Schengen visa in US with H1B expiring
I am on H1B visa currently. I plan to travel to Switzerland this summer. Given certain restrictions about the dates of my trip, my H1 visa will only be valid for exact 3 months on the day I plan to ...
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Renewing VLSTS French visa
I have a "Passport Talent" visa for France. The information written on the visa is:
Valid for: France
From: 11-12-22
Until: 10-04-23
Duration of stay: XXX
Type of visa: D
Number of entries: ...
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Can a UK citizen residing in UK sponsor a Schengen visa?
I recently successfully sponsored a UK long term visitor visa for my partner, who is a Cuban citizen residing in Cuba. We plan for him to make several 3-4 month visits to the UK during the validity ...
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Submitting fingerprints for Schengen visa: determine whether 5 years have passed?
I've had several Schengen visas pre-COVID. On one occasion I have been fingerprinted during visa application, but I do not remember exactly which visa was this. Now I'm going to apply for a new ...
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As an Indian citizen residing in UK, do I require a Schengen Visa for travel to Switzerland via Paris?
I am an Indian residing in UK with a BRP. I am planning to travel to Switzerland by train (As a tourist for a week). The Eurostar takes me to Paris and then a connecting train to Zurich. As Paris is ...
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Applying for German Study Visa with past visa refusal
I am from Pakistan. I applied for a study visa to the UK in 2022, which was refused due to false information. Now I am applying for German study visa, which requires which has this requirement in it. ...
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Expired Iranian passport with Canadian PR Card wanted to fly from Toronto to Tehran Iran [duplicate]
My wife Iranian citizen with Canadian Permanent Residence Card wanted to fly to Iran with Iranian passport expired on January 8, 2023. Is it possible to travel to iran and which airlines allow it. In ...
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Can I re-enter Germany after visa expires?
I'm from the UK and entered Germany on September 6th 2022, and got a residency permit on the 20th of November 2022. My visa expires on the 31st of May, and I am wondering if I go back to the UK after ...
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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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Schengen visa-waiver. Travel from Canada [duplicate]
I am reading about a schengen visa waiver existing, but some people say that it hasn't started yet and starts later in the year.
The official sites say that there is no visa requirement for Canadians ...
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Schengen visa(s) for two events close in time
I am a Russian citizen living in Canada and there are two scientific events in Europe in which I would like to participate this June: one in Greece, one in France. There are about 10 days in-between ...
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Schengen Visa "member state of first entry"
I am filling in the Harmonised application form and at point 26, there is a field called Member state of the first country.
I have my flight booked from India to Iceland via the Netherlands, where I ...
