Questions tagged [schengen-visas]
A short-stay visa issued for the Schengen area by any Schengen state.
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Applying for a Schengen visa after going back to Pakistan from the Netherlands voluntarily
I was in the Netherlands from 01 January 2022 until 19 December 2022, then left the Netherlands on 19 December 2022 voluntarily as I was there because of the war in the Ukraine.
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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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Can Spain issue a single-entry visa that would be valid for airside transit in Germany on the return leg?
Do Schengen rules allow the issue of a single-entry visa from Spain with a from/to validity period sufficient for an itinerary Cuba > Frankfurt > Madrid > UK, returning UK > Frankfurt > ...
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Question about Schengen visa
I'm a PhD student in the UK, with a history of not finding any visa appointments to go to an international conference. I have an upcoming summer school in Germany, and although I could not find a ...
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Non-EU citizen travelling to Germany for internship. Do I require a work permit (Bundesagentur fur Arbeit)?
I am a non-EU citizen. I am travelling to Germany for a summer internship, which will last around two months. I am being paid money for local expenses through a fellowship, but I am covering the rest ...
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How to apply Schengen visa as a sibling?
I'm planning to travel with my sister for 10-12 days within the Schengen area. I'm from India and intend to visit my office colleagues in Spain for fun and networking, as many of them reside there. ...
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Sweden Schengen visa: Visitor or Tourist
I along with my mother, sister (married) and her son (< 6 years) are planning on going to Sweden and I am not sure which visa type should I apply to Tourist or Visitor.
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US green card holder: Do I need a transit visa when my journey includes a flight through a Schengen country? [duplicate]
I am a Turkish citizen and US permanent resident. I'm traveling home for my sister's wedding and I booked my flights with Norse like this:
JFK -> OSLO -> ISTANBUL
ISTANBUL -> OSLO -> JFK
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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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Self-transfer through Rome with no luggage. Will I need a visa?
I am going to book a ticket through the kiwi website, from London to Cairo. The first flight will be with easyJet, from London to Rome. The second flight will be with Wizz Air, from Rome to Cairo. I ...
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Travelling to Iceland via Germany with Germany-issued Schengen visa
My family (wife, son and myself) got Schengen visas issued by Germany with a plan to visit Germany & Italy, for 11 days.
Given Iceland's Grindavik area is erupting right now and the formation of a ...
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What is my punishment if caught with a fake ID card from Poland?
I had a valid two-year visa of France. I bought an ID card of Poland from a guy by paying extra money. I never used that card for any legal issues.
When I was boarding the flight from my country, by ...
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What are the chances for Iranians getting a German Schengen Visa at the moment?
I am single (f), have never left Iran before and work as a English teacher online. I would like to come to Germany for a month get a CELTA certificate there and visit some friends.
How high are the ...
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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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Cruise from Greece to Turkey and back to Greece - what is the "duration of intended stay"?
I'm taking a cruise with my wife. I'm a British citizen and she is a Chinese citizen; we live in the UK where she has permanent residence. The ship is departing from and returning to Athens, but in ...
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Member state of first entry on Croatia visa aplication
I will be travelling to Zagreb via Frankfurt from India. On the visa application form, it asks for a 'member state of first entry'. Will this be Frankfurt or Zagreb?
We only have a 1-hour layover at ...
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I missed 1 digit from my passport number when booking an appointment for a Germany Schengen visa. Will the visa officer handle it?
I missed 1 digit from my passport number while I booking an appointment for a Germany Schengen visa [short term]. Will this be a problem?
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Schengen Visa D and C. Do I need the second one if I aready have the first one?
I have a Schengen visa (Polish) type D that expires on April 30, 2024 (multiple). On May 2024 I have to go to Italy to participate in a sports event. Do I need to get a type-C visa for this or I can ...
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Hotel reservation for a couple applying for Schengen Visa
I'm travelling to Amsterdam and Paris with my girlfriend. We made the hotel reservation in Amsterdam under my name, and the Paris hotel reservation under hers. But in both the reservations, there's no ...
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Do I need a visa for a connecting flight at CDG from T1 to T2E?
I hold a Chinese passport with a UK tourist visa. I will be landing at T1 (flight CZ347 from China to CDG) and need to catch a connecting flight at T2E to the UK (flight AF1058 from CDG to Newcastle). ...
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Can I enter a Schengen state different from the one issuing the visa, if I have used the visa before?
I have a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa issued by Spain. Last year, I entered Spain via Germany and left the Schengen area from Germany, so there is no stamp on my passport by Spanish border ...
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Do I need a credit card to apply for a visa to Norway?
I am a Chinese citizen, and I currently live and work in the United Kingdom after studying there.
I am following the steps at UDI in order to apply for a visa to visit Norway. While following the ...
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Can I use a tourist visa appointment at VFS to apply for a short-term spousal visa?
I’m married to an EU National but live in the UK (I’m not a British or EU citizen). In theory I should be able to apply for a short-term spousal visa when we travel to Spain together, but there are no ...
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Travelling to ICLR in Vienna, Austria from India. Confusion about walk-ins
I am a PhD student from India. My work was accepted at ICLR 2024 conference which will be held in Vienna, Austria from 7 May 2024 to 11 May 2024. I have two questions.
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I have to apply for a ...
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Converting Schengen visa to other visa type in Germany for extended stay as a specialist?
I'm a software engineer attending a congress in Germany in July 2024 with a short-stay Schengen visa (up to 90 days). My nationality is Iranian.
Can I convert my Schengen visa to a work permit visa ...
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Schengen visa - should I apply for tourism or business category?
I am a teacher at a UK secondary school. My school wants me to go on a school trip to France. The trip is to accompany our students to spend 5 days in Paris for tourism, no courses or any similar sort ...
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Can one apply for a UK Visit Visa and France Schengen visa together / in parallel?
I am from India (with no UK or Schengen visa), visiting London and Paris. Entering London first, staying there for 2 weeks. From London, taking the Eurostar to Paris, staying there for a week and then ...
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Passport that had my Schengen vignette in it was stolen in the UK [duplicate]
I returned from Spain this week. However on arrival my handbag was stolen. The bag had my passport and the Schengen vignette. I have applied for re-issuance for my Indian passport with the High ...
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Should my partner explain UK visa refusal in her cover letter for Schengen visa application?
My partner and I are applying for a Schengen visa. Previously, she had a UK visitor visa refusal (the visa officer doubted she will leave the UK after her visit). While the Schengen visa application ...
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Schengen visa application for non-consecutive trips
I'm planning to make 2 trips (for tourism) to the Schengen area. Trips are not consecutive. For example, I want to go to country 'A' in March for a week then leave the Schengen area.
In June, I want ...
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Travel plan has changed drastically after receiving Schengen visa [duplicate]
I applied for a Schengen visa for Poland for business travel. I received a multi-entry visa with a validity of 1 year. After receiving my visa, I was requested by my client to cancel my trip to Poland,...
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Does acquiring a multiple-entry Schengen visa guarantee that a future visa will also be multiple-entry for a stable traveler?
As indicated in various answers on this site (example), a multiple-entry Schengen visa is usually issued (if requested) to travelers after several successful visits (e.g., 3 visits within the last 2 ...
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Does attaching a booking confirmation for a future trip as well improve the chances of obtaining a multiple-entry Schengen visa?
When applying for a Schengen visa, one needs to provide a booking confirmation for their trip to the Schengen area. Does attaching a second booking confirmation of a trip 3 or 6 months down the line ...
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Is it ok to stay, on a business visa, 2 days after conference in Germany?
I have been invited to deliver a talk at a tech conference in summer in Germany. My conference organizers in their visa invitation letter mentioned the conference's actual dates. Also, per the ...
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Does a Bangladeshi citizen need a transit visa for a short layover in France?
Hello Travel Community,
I am a Bangladeshi citizen planning to travel through France en route to another destination. My itinerary includes a short layover in a French airport, and I am trying to ...
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Can I travel within the Schengen area while my TIE card in Spain is being renewed?
I am a Filipina living in Spain on a student visa. My TIE's renewal is still being processed. I already received a favorable response and I already have my appointment at the end of February.
However, ...
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Travel outside Italy with Schengen visa but no residence permit
I have a non-EU passport and a long-term D-visa for Italy. I have applied for my permesso di soggiorno and I only have the receipt with me. My visa is a multi-entry visa valid for 1 year. Will there ...
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Layover time vs Schengen visa
My wife has an Iranian passport, and she got a green card visa in the passport. I got her a ticket from Istanbul to FCO Rome. Layover is 12 hours and then FCO to the USA.
She won’t go out of the ...
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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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Planning to travel YYC-CDG 2E-DEL on separate tickets with baggage recheck needed. Indian Passport & Canadian PR. Is a visa required?
Ticket 1
YYC - CDG
Westjet flight WS10
Arrival Terminal 2E in Paris
Ticket 2
CDG - DEL
Vistara Flight UK 22
Departure Terminal 2E in Paris
Baggage recheck is required as these are not partner airlines....
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Visa from Italy and return from Germany
I am not an EU citizen. I wonder if I get a Schengen visa from Italy and a flight to Milan, is it okay if my return flight is from Frankfurt?
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I overstayed in Ukraine during Covid. What does this stamp mean and will it affect getting a Schengen visa?
I was in Ukraine during Covid 19 and I overstayed because of that. When I was at the Lviv airport, I explained my situation to the officers. I did not pay any penalty. I got this stamp. What does it ...
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Procedure for obtaining Schengen visa
My wife and I are planning to visit Kos in Greece this summer. My wife is from Thailand and currently holds a Thai passport. We both reside in the UK. I am a UK citizen, my wife is here on a spouse ...
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Spouse's name issue
I have a small issue with my name mentioned in my wife's passport spouse name column. It's mentioned as (abc xyz) but my name in my passport is (abc xyz ghi). I am an Indian citizen.
Will it be an ...
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Extending the stay beyond dates mentioned in the Schengen visa application
In the Schengen visa application, we've mentioned that we'll travel to Iceland for 7 days. However, the visa issued is for almost a month's duration.
We're returning from Iceland via Switzerland (...
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Long-term hiking journey across the EU/Schengen - complex visa query
My partner and I are planning a hiking/backpacking trip from the UK, through France, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Denmark to Norway - Knivskjellodden (with a really tiny short-distance hike in ...
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