All Questions
Tagged with schengen-visas schengen
475 questions
2
votes
0
answers
152
views
Can I use my valid Schengen visa in old passport after i have new passport with new name? [duplicate]
I am a Russian citizen. I have Schengen visa type C valid till 01/03/2020 and I am going to change my name and I will keep my surname as it is.
Can I travel with my new passport with new name and ...
- 21
2
votes
2
answers
76
views
Help with the Schengen visa calculation [duplicate]
American tourist here. I understand the 180 day scheme, 90 days in (non-consecutive), 90 days out (consecutive).
Here’s the question: I enter the Schengen area on Jan 1st and leave the Schengen area ...
- 151
2
votes
0
answers
64
views
Itinerary details for schengen visa - should I mention every individual place for sightseeing? [duplicate]
I am creating an itinerary for a Spanish Schengen visa. I am planning to include the dates of travel, the names of the hostels that have been booked for particular dates(number of days of booking ...
- 287
1
vote
0
answers
72
views
Can I get Schengen visa after being convicted and deported from UK 12 years ago? [duplicate]
12 years ago, I was convicted for false document deception for 12 months and was deported from the UK to Kenya. However, I didn't disclose my real details including DOB throughout the incident, I only ...
- 11
6
votes
2
answers
2k
views
Can I travel to European countries with the Irish passport and without destination Visa?
I know that Ireland is in the European Union but not in the Schengen Area.
My question is when I get my Irish passport, can I travel to countries in Europe (or most of them that are in Schengen Area) ...
- 171
1
vote
1
answer
150
views
Travelling to Germany while my wife is there working, can I use a tourist visa?
Last year I went to a Schengen state on a tourist visa and we are only girlfriend and boyfriend at that time, now this year, we just got married and I want to travel back to the Schengen state for a ...
- 11
4
votes
2
answers
283
views
Mentioning my main interest for travel to Spain (Flamenco) in the cover letter
I am travelling to Spain this year at the end of October for about 25 days followed by 5 days in the Netherlands. My primary reason is to explore the flamenco culture throughout southern Spain (I am ...
- 287
3
votes
2
answers
2k
views
Mentioning about my remote job in my Schengen visa application
I work for a Canadian startup company from my home in India (i.e remotely). I have been working as an independent contractor for them for the past 4 years.
Recently, I have decided to travel to Spain/...
- 287
3
votes
1
answer
2k
views
German Visa application rejected
I am a student studying in Dubai (my family is also staying here, my dad works here), and recently a company in Munich, Germany took interest in me and invited me for an on site face-to-face interview....
- 91
3
votes
1
answer
249
views
Conference invitation letter but applying to other Schengen country
I planned to go to Europe for tourism for 12 days, 8 days I will be in Amsterdam and Rotterdam and 1 day in Brussels and maybe Spain the rest of the days, so I will apply for Schengen visa Netherlands ...
- 131
1
vote
1
answer
108
views
Do I need a Schengen transit visa if I am transiting in 2 different Schengen countries?
I know this question has been asked but my situation is a bit different. I am going to Malaysia via Amsterdam on the outbound flight and returning via CDG (Paris) on the return flight from Malaysia. ...
- 11
5
votes
1
answer
472
views
What information is contained in the Schengen Visa Information System (VIS)?
This seems to be a recurring theme in the discussion boards here, and appears unknown to be publicly available by some members. So I though it would be helpful to have it here...
What information is ...
- 4,690
1
vote
0
answers
75
views
Add country in itinerary after schengen visa approved with Stamp Report Back After Travel
I applied for a Schengen visa in the Greek embassy. My travel plans presented were My Country-Greece-Italy-Greece-My Country. My visa was granted but with a stamp of Report Back After travel. The ...
- 23
1
vote
1
answer
143
views
Applying for Schengen visa with an itinerary that is on hold
Buying a ticket before having a Visa is risky. American Airlines allows holding a ticket for 24 hours for free, and sends an email with
Thank you for making your travel arrangements on aa.com! Your ...
- 181
2
votes
2
answers
427
views
Staying fewer days in a Schengen visa approved country
We are planning to visit Europe. The original plan was to visit two countries, let's say country A and country B. We were issued Schengen visa via country A since we intended to stay in that country ...
5
votes
1
answer
249
views
Can I Ignore Member State of First Entry for Schengen Visa
I am going to Poland and I have my Schengen Visa taken from Poland embassy. But on my application, I wrote that member state of first entry will be Germany. But now I found a cheaper flight directly ...
- 53
0
votes
0
answers
98
views
Schengen Visa Change or Edit the itinerary possible?
My Friend has again a Schengen Visa this Time Type C 60 Days Two Entries. Remarks Visit & VIS stands on the Sticker
2 Schengen Countries to Visit
First entry is already over exactly like in the ...
1
vote
1
answer
283
views
Denial of Entry or Travel Ban in Schengen area
My friend was stopped when she traveled to Germany from Ukraine for a short term (1 week) tourist travel. Ukrainians do NOT NEED Visa to travel to Schengen area. This was not a Visa issue but a quick ...
2
votes
1
answer
92
views
Can I add my remaining Schengen days to my new 90 days? [duplicate]
I left the Schengen in June after staying 88 days. My 90 days outside the Schengen finishes next month. My question is, the 2 days I have left from the last 180 day period - can I add these together ...
- 21
3
votes
0
answers
87
views
Schengen Visa Cancelation
I was wondering what sort of procedures a German consulate would have to follow/its obligation (or lack thereof) to communicate a visa cancelation to the traveler?
I have been issued a student visa ...
2
votes
0
answers
66
views
Extended Schengen holiday with non-EU spouse of EU citizen not resident in EU
I'm an Australian and Italian (EU) citizen and my wife is a citizen of the Philippines.
We are living together in Australia.
We'd like to have an extended holiday (lets say 6 months) exploring the ...
- 21
3
votes
1
answer
106
views
How many visas do I need if I attend two conferences in Germany that are one month apart? [duplicate]
I am attending two independent conferences in Germany that are one month apart. Ideally, I want to apply for them concurrently, with minimal costs. I will fill two applications, and book one interview....
user99408
1
vote
1
answer
80
views
Can Business Visa/schengen to austria be used to travel to other EU countries for personal trips [duplicate]
I am applying for a multi-entry business visa/schengen for austria and would be spending the bulk of my time in vienna. Since, I dont have any meetings over the weekends, is it possible for me to ...
1
vote
1
answer
107
views
Schengen Visa Audits
It's a very straightforward question:
Does anyone know whether embassies and consulates of Schengen Member States perform audits on visas they issued? Do they ever go through the applications in ...
- 4,690
1
vote
1
answer
1k
views
Accompany my husband for his Business trip in Schengen [duplicate]
I will accompany my husband in the Schengen Area for a business trip. I will apply as a tourist. Does my husband need to create a Cover letter? Stating he will accompany me and he will cover all ...
- 23
1
vote
2
answers
1k
views
Last Name Appearing as XXXX on Spain Schengen Visa (No Last Name in PassPort)
I recently got my Schengen Visa from Spain and I don't have surname, so the name appearing on my passport is XXXX, ALOK KUMAR KRISHANAMURTH (the space for last "Y" was not there; my Given name on ...
- 81
0
votes
0
answers
76
views
got refusal two times from Swiss Embassy, [duplicate]
Hi i had tried two times from Swiss embassy with my cousin sister . When I was tried first time I did not have much more travel history only had Thailand Visa. I had show my salary only 20000/- per ...
2
votes
1
answer
196
views
Is that a problem that my visa is not from Italian embassy
I have six days academic visit to Germany in August, 6 Days in Prague in September, 15 days in September in Italy, I have been recently granted a 10-month Multiple entries Schengen visa (Type C, with ...
- 175
1
vote
2
answers
145
views
Schengen visa for Spain
Can I apply for Schengen visa while staying in US but travel plans are from india to Europe and back to India? And do I need to confirm the tickets from US to India
- 11
1
vote
0
answers
77
views
Could this change in Itinerary for Schengen Visa cause problems?
I was granted a type C Schengen Visa from France for a short stay in Paris. My original itinerary was to stay in Paris for 3 days and leave for my third destination. However, due to some emergency, I ...
- 320
2
votes
1
answer
397
views
Multiple Entry Schengen Visa: France or Netherlands?
I currently hold a Tier-4 UK student visa, but will be looking at applying for a multiple entry Schengen visa to be able to visit my mother, who's moving to the Netherlands end of this year. However, ...
- 21
2
votes
2
answers
241
views
Travel to Netherlands together with non-EU spouse
Is it possible to travel to the Netherlands without the Schengen visa, my non-EU wife and myself UK/EU citizen? It's just for a 3 day trip.
Instead using UK issued marriage certificate, non-EU spouse'...
- 123
0
votes
0
answers
88
views
Schengen Business Visa with my wife
Hello I will apply schengen business visa, and my company will sponsor it. They will provide all cost and invitation letter. However, I want my wife to accompany me. What type of schengen visa do i ...
- 1
2
votes
1
answer
121
views
Can one obtain a visa for a third country in their home country if they do not currently live in the home country?
Suppose a Russian citizen who studies (hence lives) in the US [on an F-1 visa] wants to get a Schengen visa to visit the Netherlands. If they happen to be in Russia during a break, can they apply for ...
- 4,227
1
vote
3
answers
362
views
Schengen Visa Re-applying
My Schengen visa was rejected in october 2018 stating:
Justification for the purpose and conditions of intended stay was not provided
The information submitted regarding the justification for the ...
0
votes
1
answer
225
views
Multiple-entry Schengen visa for France and Portugal
I applied for a Schengen visa 2 months ago for my trip to Greece earlier this month. I was expecting to get a multiple-entry Schengen visa for 3 months, but they only gave a visa for 9 days for the ...
2
votes
1
answer
317
views
Can I book a Schengen Visa for Germany to a different consulate if the consulates assigned for my state do not have appointments?
I am non-resident alien (not a permanent resident) residing in Seattle, Washington, USA.
The German consulate assigned for my state is San Fransisco. The earliest available appointment is 2.5 months ...
- 23
0
votes
2
answers
555
views
What documents do my sponsor need to sponsor my touristic Schengen visa and what is the form of the sponsorship letter?
I am from Madagascar. I am a studying abroad in Turkey. I am on scholarship so I have to go back here in Turkey.
And this summer, I am going in Europe. My father will be sponsoring my trip. Other than ...
- 19
4
votes
2
answers
3k
views
Traveling while waiting for French residence permit
I moved to France last year and Im still waiting for my titre de sejour, I have a valid récépisse and I know this is not a valid document to travel (back) to France. I have (after asking more than a ...
user98845
3
votes
1
answer
133
views
Regular weekend away breaks in Europe for non-British Spouse (UK Resident) of a British National
I am a British National and my wife is Indian and UK Resident. We holiday in europe a lot (always together) and apply for Schengen Visa for her every time we plan a holiday - but this process is time-...
- 143
1
vote
1
answer
100
views
I hold Indian passport and plan to visit Greece and then cross the border by road to Albania and Macedonia
If I tick the multiple entry in the visa application, will I get it? If I enter Macedonia, showing them my exit ticket from Greece would do? There is a rule that states I should hold multi-entry visa ...
- 21
3
votes
1
answer
3k
views
I want to apply for Schengen visa, but employer NOC which is mandatory document for visa is not available with me
I have resigned from my current company and will be joining a new company soon.
Hence, I cannot get a leave approval letter from my current company, and if I decide to join a new company and then ...
- 41
4
votes
1
answer
251
views
Schengen visa - employed while applying, unemployed while travelling
I am a 25 year old Indian male currently employed in India, but I'll be quitting my job in a couple weeks. I wish to travel to the Schengen area next month for a vacation before I go to the US for ...
- 143
3
votes
1
answer
267
views
Europe: Do 90 days of Schengen apply automatically after expiration of Student visa?
This question might have already been answered but I cannot seem one to perfectly fit my situation.
I am an albanian citizen and currently staying in Austria with a D Visa which is available for 6 ...
- 33
3
votes
0
answers
536
views
Re-apply Schengen visa after denial [closed]
Context:
I am a Chinese passport holder living in the US with a green card. in 2018, I applied for a Schengen Visa from the Spanish Consulate and was approved for about a month. I initially intended ...
1
vote
0
answers
97
views
Can I register my exit from Italy when traveling to San Marino? [duplicate]
I am a non-EU passport and I do not need a visa for either Schengen countries or San Marino. I want to travel and stay in San Marino for a few days, and I would like these days to not count towards ...
- 111
0
votes
1
answer
71
views
I’m going to Portugal from Latvia and my flight has a layover in Dublin, Ireland. Do I need a transit visa in Ireland? [closed]
I’m going to Portugal from Latvia and my flight has a layover in Dublin, Ireland. Do I need a transit visa in Ireland ? Or I can stay in transit zone in Ireland ?
Please help me to for this.
I’m going ...
2
votes
1
answer
77
views
Applying for schengen visa from US with valid US visa stamp on old passport
I will be applying for Schengen visa from US mostly through German consulate. After the trip I will be returning back to US. I have a valid US visa stamp on my old passport, and that works with US ...
- 209
2
votes
0
answers
71
views
Should I apply my Schengen visa at the French or Swiss Embassy? [duplicate]
I have a question regarding my Schengen visa application for a personal trip. I am very confused and the Swiss Embassy employee I met today in my visa appointment claimed that I cannot apply for the ...
16
votes
5
answers
9k
views
Can a non-EU citizen travel freely within the Schengen area without passport? [duplicate]
My current situation is that I have residence permit of Germany (as a stamp in passport) and I wish to apply for UK visa in next few days from Germany and won't have my passport anymore during the ...
user38149