Questions tagged [schengen-visas]
A short-stay visa issued for the Schengen area by any Schengen state.
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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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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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Will asking about changing my plans risk not getting my visa?
I recently emailed the German embassy (from my company id) asking if I make changes to my itinerary after getting a visa like staying 2 days in Germany and then visiting Greece for 6 days would it be ...
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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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Study in Italy without a visa [migrated]
Our daughter is due to start a year abroad in Italy for her university 3rd year in mid September, travelling from the UK. We had a visa appointment for a D visa for long stay study but could not ...
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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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Visa Rejection Despite Strong Financial Sponsorship - Seeking Advice for Appeal [duplicate]
My sister’s visa application to Austria was recently rejected, and I’m seeking advice on how to proceed with an appeal. Here are the details:
Application Details: I submitted an EVE (Elektronische ...
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Getting a new Schengen Visa after overstaying my old one
This was my first time I travel abroad and the first time I have been to Europe. I received a Schengen Visa for a short stay in Germany. I made unintentionally a mistake by overstaying my visa. I ...
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How to get first multiple entry Schengen visa [duplicate]
I have 3 single visas in approximately 2 years.
Now I want to apply for MEV (multiple entry visa),
How Should I write my cover letter to ask for 1 year MEV?
What is more possibile duration that they ...
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France visa - how to prove personal links to the country of residence as a foreigner [duplicate]
I am a foreign worker in Canada. When preparing for the France business visa from Canada, it requires me to provide documents demonstrating the applicant’s personal links to the country of residence (...
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Applying for France Business Trip Visa in Canada while on a Maintained Status
I am a foreign worker currently in Canada and was invited to a short business trip in France. I am on maintained status as my study permit has expired and I have received a WP-EXT for my Post-...
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Applying for Schengen visa sponsored by US permanent resident brother
We are planning a vacation in Denmark, Germany and Switzerland, with Germany being the country for maximum stay. I will be applying visa from a consulate in India, and my brother is the primary ...
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Schengen Visa from Spain refused
I was just refused my Schengen visa on grounds that justification for the purpose and conditions of the intended stay not provided, and means of subsistence not provided, I'd like to mention that I ...
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How I change the entry point mentioned in the form after taking the scheduling for Schengen visa?
How can I change the entry point after filling the application form and scheduling the appointment of Schengen visa?
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US citizen going to Italy, cruising from Greece to Turkey and back to Athens, do I need a Schengen visa?
I am US citizen going to Italy, to Athens to join cruise of islands and to Turkey back to Athens, do I need a Schengen visa?
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Is a Schengen single entry visa sufficient for a cruise? [duplicate]
I need to confirm that a Schengen single-entry visa will be sufficient for our MSC world europa cruise which stops in Spain, Italy, Malta, and France.
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EU Visa Information System Data Record
Recently a friend had a bad experience entering one of the Schengen states, Norway. He was allowed entry as a tourist however the border guard made a reference to him making an adverse entry into the ...
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Schengen visa (Indian passport) for Cruise Ship - Italy or Greece?
We're planning a trip that starts with us spending 3 days in Athens and then we are planning to take a cruise from Rome Italy (returns to the same port) for 13 days. However, all the ports we'd be ...
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Visa requirement for US citizen during a self-transfer in Italy [duplicate]
Does a US citizen need a transit visa in Italy during a self-transfer connecting flight ?
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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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the effect of Schengen visa refusal on Australian visa decision?
I was recently refused for a Schengen visa despite having all my documents prepared. The refusal reason was:
"The information submitted regarding justification for the purpose and conditions of ...
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Had 1 year visa in Netherlands, then moved to Poland, went back to home country while residence permit was in process. Am I banned in Schengen?
I had a D visa in The Netherlands, I stayed there for 1 year. 1 week before the visa expired I moved to Poland, stayed there for six months, no visa but my residence permit in Poland is on process. I ...
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Can I apply for a Schengen visa from India if I am an Indian national studying in USA? [duplicate]
I am an Indian national studying in the USA and visiting my family in India for the summer break. I wish to travel to Switzerland with my family and plan to apply with them while I am there. Recently ...
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How to make a minor correction in my Schengen visa application?
I have applied for a Schengen visa for Spain for a short duration (6 days) through BLS. During the application process, there was an optional field for previous Schengen visa details, where I ...
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Does a Pakistani passport holder, wife of a British citizen, need a visa for Schengen countries? If yes, what documents are needed?
Pakistani passport holder,wife of a British citizen living on a spouse visa in UK. Does she need visa for Schengen countries? If yes, what documents are needed ?
I have few scenarios:
Husband and ...
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HR letter with the purpose of attending an onsite interview at another company
Another company has offered to interview me onsite at one of their premises in Europe. However, I am currently employed at my company, and I need an HR letter from my manager that includes "the ...
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Is my 6Mon Swedish StudentResidentPermit akin to SchenzenTypeC-Visa allowing me to enter Copenhagen first for 2days & then travel to my Univ inSweden? [duplicate]
I have recently been granted a 6-month Swedish Student Residence Permit application by Migrationsverket to attend a 5-6 month student exchange program at Linnaeus University, Kalmar, Sweden.
I ...
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Back to Back Study Visa and Tourist Visa
I'm a UK citizen and currently in Italy on a study visa to attend a an Italian language course, however the study visa expires three weeks before the end of the course, which would also mean that I ...
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Can Americans get standard visas instead of going visa-free [duplicate]
As a tourist born in the states, can I apply for a regular visa to a Schengen country instead of getting a Schengen visa? I am wondering if I can stay in each country for 90 days without having to ...
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Type C Schengen Visa - Amsterdam
I have to apply for a Type C Schengen Visa for business purposes. In my invitation letter is stated the dates that I will be in the Netherlands.
My question, can I apply for the Schengen Visa to ...
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Two Schengen visa in sequence (back to back visa) [duplicate]
I have two Schengen visa issued by the Netherlands Consulate. The first one expires on July 26th 2024, the second one starts from July 27th 2024 will last for a year (till July 2025). I’m going to ...
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Can I reuse my professional visit Schengen Visa for Tourism Purpose [duplicate]
I have a valid multiple entry type C Schengen Visa with "visite pro" mentioned in its remarks as I applied it for business purposes and have already travelled to France for 23 days and came ...
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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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