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Can I be accused of using fake documents for visa after I have received it?
Once issued a Schengen multiple entry visa, and having travelled once, can someone report you to the embassy citing fake documents? And will the embassy that has already issued visa reopen the file?
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Change of Itinerary: Adding a Business Meeting top up
So when I applied, I stated single Schengen country as my only destination for tourism purpose and visa was granted.
Now, I wanted to modify my itinerary to also add a small extension to another ...
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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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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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Empty passport pages for Schengen visa [duplicate]
Do the Schengen embassies and USA embassy require opposing pages facing each other empty, or front back side empty of one page, for visa sticker?
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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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I am going for a Christmas holiday at my sister's and brother in-laws house [closed]
I am a Zambian female aged 22 who's a medical student at Levy mwanawasa medical university, my sister and brother in-law are both Finnish citizens and intended to visit them this Christmas because my ...
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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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Flagged at Schengen border? [duplicate]
Can someone be flagged at a Schengen airport for answering incorrect about the number of days to be spent in Europe ? If the visa holder had a 6 month multiple entry and might have said he would spend ...
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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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Once a Schengen visa is issued can the embassy reopen the file and check documents again for validation or is it all done prior to issuing visa?
Once a Schengen visa is issued can the embassy reopen the file and check documents again for validation or is it all done prior to issuing visa?
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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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Schengen Visa Travel Inquiry [duplicate]
I have a Schengen visa from Switzerland valid from 13th Dec 23 to 13th Dec 24 (visa 1) I got another Schengen visa from Vrance validity: 14th Dec'24 to 13th Dec 27 (visa 2)
Can I travel to schengen ...
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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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Two visas for France at the same time
I have a valid type C Schengen visa for France that I used and still have days in it. I had a job in France so I applied for a type D visa that I got. They did not revoke the other visa, is it normal ?...
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Transit Requirements at Bucharest Airport, Romania
I have an upcoming journey with a layover at Bucharest Otopeni Airport.
Departure: Dubai (DXB) on 10th November at 21:55 (Wizz Air Malta, Flight W43268)
Arrival in Bucharest: 11th November at 01:30
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Visa requirements - Multiple layovers in Schengen area
I booked return flights on KLM from South Africa to the US (SA passport). On the return leg I'm going to have layovers in both Paris CDG (~ 1.5 hours) and Amsterdam Schipol (7 hours). At booking time ...
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Can change in passport impact duration of Schengen visa
Earlier this year it was in news around more favorable Schengen visa rules for Indians with travel history : https://www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/india/european-union-adopts-more-favourable-schengen-...
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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?
For ...
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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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Berlin tourist visa refused, should appeal or file a remonstrance [duplicate]
I applied for schengen (German tourist visa) but was refused a Schengen tourist visa based on the following two reasons
The information submitted regarding the justification for the purpose and ...
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Overstayed Schengen Visa by a day
My Schengen visa was approved for 9 days stay but I did not know it, I thought I could stay for entire visa duration which was 3 months. So unknowingly I overstayed for a day and while returning ...
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Clarification on Travel Requirements: Italy to Germany via Switzerland
I am an Indian citizen. Currently I am staying in Italy with a long-term visa.
The details of my visa is: Italian visa, D-type (research visa), Multiple entry.
I have applied for a residence permit ...
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Schengen Multi entry visa [duplicate]
I have a multi entry type C visa issued from Spain for 6 months duration ending in Nov 24. I have already been to Spain on my first trip and Norway and Finland for my 2nd trip for tourism purposes. I ...
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Cheque salary vs bank transfer
Is getting paid by cheque an issue for tourist visa application for schengen us uk or canada? Most people get paid by bank transfer in my country.
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Exceeding the duration of stay in Schengen visa, due to longer connecting flight time [duplicate]
I have been granted 11 days of stay in the Schengen area. I have booked my flight on the 11th day, but I have long layover in Amsterdam. I will be crossing midnight during my layover causing it to be ...
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Tourist visa of Switzerland for family members but German business visa for primary applicant
A resident Indian (father) is applying for a short stay visa to travel from India to Germany for an urgent business trip which is sponsored by his employer.
He is having a wife and 2 young kids (less ...
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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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Question about my ties and residency when requesting B1/B2 US visa
I'm an Iranian student / 19 male studying in Italy on a study permit. I’ve recently been accepted into HackHarvard and another competition at Georgetown, and I have a letter from HackHarvard to show ...
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Overstaying knowing I have a new Schengen visa
I have a valid German Schengen visa expires on October 4th, I plan to go for work and stay after with relatives exceeding my expiry date. I have a new visa though that starts on October 5th.
My ...
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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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Do i need a transit visa to stay less then 2h in Montreal
I am from Venezuela, I hold a Venezuelan passport. I live in mexico, i will travel to Cancun/ Paris with a layover in montréal for less then 5 hours
How can I submit for a transit visa and how much ...
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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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What documents do I need to to fly alone to Germany as a 15 year old from India?
I am planning on traveling to Germany from India alone during the summer of 2025 to see my relatives. What documents do I need to apply for a Schengen visa as an Indian minor?
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Obtaining a Schengen visa after penalty period
Has anyone successfully obtained a short-stay visa to Denmark after completing a penalty period? Or is it generally challenging to get a visa again once a penalty period has been imposed?
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Traveling to Montenegro with Single-Entry Schengen Visa
I am planning to travel to Italy, Croatia, and Montenegro with my Schengen Visa. Do I have to apply for a multiple-entry schengen visa if I'm planning to go back to my country (Indonesia) straight ...
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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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Denial of entry to country: any insurance for this?
In Bulgaria recently they have started cracking down on Visa C (tourist visas, business visas). Meaning you don't just need your visa, you need documentation proving the requirements for the visa, ...
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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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What type of Visa do I need for a paid internship in Germany?
Hello I am currently a student at UCSD in San Diego, California and have received an internship offer in Germany from April 1, 2025-June 30, 2025. This internship will be paid on a monthly basis. I ...
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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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Indian passport holder - Schengen visa extension
Have you extended your Schengen visa before going into the country or from outside? What was the process?
We (M+F - Indian passport holders) got a schengen visa - validity - 1 July 2024 - 31st Dec ...
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Laid off on H1-B, can I still apply for Schengen visa in US to spend a week in EU and return to India?
I got laid off on H1B in the US. I am planning to travel to Germany to visit my childhood friends who are working there. I am wondering if I could apply for Schengen visa in the USA and visit EU for a ...
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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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