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An agreement among many European countries whereby the borders between them may be crossed without border formalities but for which citizens of various other countries need an overall visa.

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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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Do Schengen entry points now use automated kiosks on non-EU travellers as of 2023-2024?

Are non-EU travellers entering the Schengen area still having to get manual passport stamps at entry point as of 2023?
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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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Schengen visa (main destination) [duplicate]

I'm travelling to Hungary for a conference, which will last for five days, and then planning on visiting Italy for about a week and a half. My main purpose here is the conference (I got an invitation ...
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Long term visa from Italy [duplicate]

My wife and I are working full time in the UK. I got a 3 months Schengen Multi Entry visa from Germany. It ends on June 2024. This was my first Schengen visa. My father-in-law lives in Italy and we ...
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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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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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Travelling Europe with UK partner as Dutch citizen

My partner is a UK citizen and I'm a Dutch citizen but we both live in Australia. I'm wondering if the 90/180 Schengen rules apply to us if we are planning on visiting multiple EU countries for more ...
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Croatian Temporary Resident Permit and Schengen Days

I am an American citizen in Croatia with my UK partner and we are hoping for some clarification on our Schengen days while we wait for our digital nomad and family reunification permits (temporary ...
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Can I re-enter Germany? [migrated]

On September 19, 2022, I traveled from Germany to Denmark as a tourist. Unfortunately, I unintentionally broke some laws in Denmark, leading to my arrest. During this period, my residence permit was ...
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Passport stamp for non-EU spouse traveling with EU citizen?

I (EU citizen) will be entering Schengen area with my spouse (US citizen). I understand that we can go through the EU passport lane and that he is not subject to the 90 day rule. We plan on traveling ...
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Are there any specific plans for France to shut/restrict its Schengen borders during the 2024 Summer Olympics?

While Schengen borders are generally open, countries have the right to shut/restrict their borders with other Schengen countries in certain scenarios. Has France announced any plans to temporarily ...
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What is the minimum requirement to extend Schengen visa without any official reservations?

I secured a French Schengen visa from February to May. I wanted to do a solo trip, but after looking at the prices of travel and living, I decided going with someone else was the best course of action....
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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. Q1 I have to apply for a ...
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Can you travel without ID to another country to get to your passport country's embassy if there is none in the current country (Europe)?

I am trying to find a plausible answer to a question about a scenario in a movie that involves travel across borders in Europe and what is possible in real life. Question: If I am in a country that ...
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Can I walk to the Netherlands from Weeze, Germany (NRN)?

I'd like to visit the Netherlands, and I can see that flights are much cheaper to Weeze, Germany (NRN) than to any airport in the Netherlands. Since Weeze is right next to the Netherlands, I would ...
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EU citizen making unofficial crossing from non-Schengen EU country to Schengen EU country

I have no plans to make such a trip but the question was inspired by this recent question: Entering Greece from Bulgaria on dirt roads I am an Irish citizen and hence I can stay indefinitely in ...
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Sofia and Athens by various modes of transport— when do I enter Schengen?

I just learned that from March 31, Bulgaria will join Schengen "by air and sea," but not by land, on March 31. Consider the following scenarios, all assuming a non-EU, non-Schengen citizen ...
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Entering Greece from Bulgaria on dirt roads

I am from Southern Bulgaria and want to ride my motorcycle into Northern Greece, but the official crossing point is too far away from me. Can I just ride through the forest on dirt roads and cross the ...
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Schengen multiple-entry visa [duplicate]

I have a one-year multiple-entry Schengen visa issued by Greece in 2023. I used that to visit Greece in 2023. Can I use it to visit Spain in 2024 (within the visa validity period) without visiting ...
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Multiple-entry Type D visa - Re-entering in a different country

I have a Multiple-entry Type D visa for a country in the Schengen area. I am aware that I have 90 days within an 180-day period to travel around the Schengen area. I plan to visit Italy during this ...
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Schengen Visa Application for France through VFS Global [closed]

I applied for a Schengen visa for France along with my wife on 9th February, 2024, at 8:56 am through VFS Global, Hyderabad. I got a mail on the same day that my application was sent to VFS Global ...
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Layover in Athens for 2 hours

I'm traveling to the UK from Saudi Arabia. I want to book Aegean Airlines but it has a 2:25-hoursl layover in Athens. So I’m wondering whether I require a transit visa. I’m holding a Philippines ...
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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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What happens if I enter a Schengen country with a UK passport, overstay, and leave with EU ID?

I have a UK passport. I am a dual citizen of Bulgaria but I don't have a Bulgarian national ID (I can get one). What happens if I enter an EU country with my UK passport (e.g. London → Madrid), stay ...
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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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EU citizen traveled to Europe on US passport

2 years ago my partner (US and Polish citizen living in the US) entered the EU on a US passport. It was just a one week-trip. On the way back, exit Schengen in Sweden, border officers took her US ...
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Can I travel to Medellin with just my Schengen visa?

I am an Indian citizen and a Canadian Resident (PR). I just got my Schengen visa which is valid from Jan 30 - May 1. I know Colombia admits Schengen visa holders from research. Questions: Could there ...
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EU 90-day rule on a cruise ship

I live in the UK and in April departing from Newcastle for a 15-day cruise. I am just questioning how it would count me being in the EU if I don't get off the cruise. Ideally I want to save as many of ...
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Why do Schengen consulates care about "visa shopping"?

In theory, visa applications are supposed to be about one thing and one thing only: evaluating the likelihood of a given person returning to their home country after their trip is over. Thus it ...
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Schengen Visa photo printing error

My wife received her Schengen visa for Iceland today. Her face is clearly visible but there is a portion of her shoulder that wasn't printed. We have also reached out to the embassy just now, I ...
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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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Schengen zone question [duplicate]

When assessing the time of entry/time of exiting the Schengen zone by plane, is the entry/exit time: Time the flight lands/takes off? Time of disembarking/boarding the plane? (This actually is the ...
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Apply for a US visit visa in Germany without being a resident

Can someone who enters Germany on a Schengen visa go to the Frankfurt Consulate and apply for a US visit visa? Or can only residents of Germany or Frankfurt apply from there? Would the waiting time be ...
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Schengen 90/180 day rule for residence permit holder of another Schengen country

On a given day, I travel from a Schengen zone country where I have a residence permit to a Schengen zone country where I don't have a residence permit. Does that day count as one of my 90/180 days?
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Do I need a return ticket when entering Germany for an exchange program?

I am Brazilian and will be participating in a student exchange program for one semester in Germany, at a partner university. I have only purchased a one-way ticket because: The price of tickets ...
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Scoot airlines in European Union-Schengen

Has anyone flown with Scoot within the European Union? I have only travelled between Schengen countries and a national ID card is the only entry requirement. Scoot sent me an email saying a passport ...
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I overstayed in Schengen. Will that cause trouble for future trips or visas in the EU or UK?

I was a full-term student studying in Poland. After my internship training I was waiting for my certificate and license from the government which took a bit longer time than expected. So I stayed with ...
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Schengen visa application: How to mention multiple purposes?

I'm applying for a Schengen visa in Sweden for two weeks for business purposes (the company will be paying for flights, hotels, and meals for that time). I'm also planning to visit nearby countries ...
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What information is shared between Schengen countries, UK and US when applying for a visa?

A common advice I hear for travelers is that having more travel visas in your passport will raise your chances to get more travel visas from other countries. For example, if you have a Schengen and a ...
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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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True? "Romania enters Schengen in March 2024 after agreement with Austria"

Romania enters Schengen in March 2024 after agreement with Austria https://www.digi24.ro/stiri/actualitate/oficial-romania-intra-in-schengen-in-martie-2024-guvernul-anunta-acordul-cu-austria-2629175 ...
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Can I leave Frankfurt airport during layover (Iceland to India return flight)?

I am an Indian citizen returning to India from Iceland with a layover at Frankfurt. I have 2 questions: Do I need a transit Visa? Since I have a Schengen Visa for Iceland, can I leave the airport ...
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Will visa officials compare the travel history in my passport to my employer's confirmation of my employment?

I am an Indian citizen and Canadian PR, wanting to get a Schengen visa from Austria. I worked abroad remotely for 6-7 months (without informing my employer) because my friend had a serious illness and ...
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Should you mention all travellers in Schengen visa cover letter?

3 of us are planning to apply for an Icelandic visa from India. Just to be clear and transparent, in the cover letter, we want to mention the details of the other 2 along with the passport numbers ...
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EU-Schengen citizen getting Schengen stamp despite travelling with EU document, change in how rules are applied or just inconsistency?

I am a dual Italian, British citizen. When I travel within EU+Schengen+UK I usually carry with me my Italian ID card and my British passport (I leave my Italian passport at home, since it's bulkier ...
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Valid visa ... Blue Card new issue in Gemany

I had applied for the extension of myBlue Card eAT at the immigration office in Stuttgart. The new extended Blue Card eAT is now available for collection at the immigration office in Stuttgart (...
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