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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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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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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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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?
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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What to fill in the document number while applying for Schengen visa "C"?
One of my Nepalese friends works in India and has never required a residence permit from Nepal. Nepalese citizens may live and work freely in India under the 1950 Indo-Nepal Treaty of Peace and ...
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Where would I clear passport control on a connecting intra-Schengen flight?
I am from a country that requires a visa to enter the Schengen Area. I have obtained my visa for an upcoming trip, where the first point of entry, as well as the embassy that issued the visa, and my ...
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Is it okay to submit an itinerary for a Schengen visa which includes travel to a non-Schengen country first?
Joe is a resident of Country A and requires a Schengen visa for upcoming tourism plans in Country C, a Schengen state. However, he also plans to spend 2 weeks touring Country B, a non-Schengen state, ...
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What kind of visa do I need for a short summer school in Germany?
I am a citizen of India, and a permanent resident of the US where I am a PhD student. I was selected to attend a 3-day summer school at a research institute in Germany. For those outside academia: a ...
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Non-EU student - which visa category should I apply under for my summer project (German visa)?
I am currently an undergraduate student in India, and I have been invited in the summer for a research collaboration (technically a summer internship) to a German institute. I have been provided with ...
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Applied for Germany visa in the UK, but traveling from India. Will there be a problem?
I'm a PhD student in the UK going to Germany in July for a summer school. I have an appointment at the German embassy here in the UK for the visa application. However, I will be in India for the ...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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EU family member visa
I have a valid Schengen type C visa as a non-EU family member of an EU citizen. Can I travel alone on this visa to any Schengen country, or do I need to get a new Schengen visa to travel alone if not ...
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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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Do I need a multi-entry Schengen visa as an Indian if I’ve a layover in Germany on the way to UK and travelling to France post UK in the same trip?
We'll be first arriving in London with a 1-hour layover in Munich and then taking a train from London to Paris. On return, we have a layover in Zurich and then back to India. The layovers are both 1 ...
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What to do if I lost my French visa?
I have been living and working in France for 2 months at a French university but recently on a trip to visit family in the UK I tragically and stupidly lost my passport and the (long-stay) visa ...
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What should I write as a contact reference person if the inviting organization is a university in Schengen area?
I am applying for a Business Schengen visa. Going for a workshop at a university in Germany. I filled the reference info. However, they are asking for a contact person, who should I write their info ...
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Re-entry to Italy after expired Permesso di Soggiorno but valid multiple entry student visa
I hold a Type D Student Visa in Italy with multiple entry until 24 Nov.
Italy issued my Permesso di Soggiorno with expiry of my original leaving date on 31 Oct.
However, I've extended my stay in Italy ...
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Filling the reference information and Means of support section in Schengen Visa
I encountered the following while filling in the reference information. I will be staying at a hotel in Germany for 7 days. During my stay, I will be participating a three-day workshop at a research ...
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What type of Schengen visa should I apply for if I will be participating in an academic conference?
I am going to attend an academic workshop from Nov 11, 2023, to Nov 15, 2023, at a research institute in Germany. I have a formal invitation letter from this research institute and they are going to ...
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I live in Morocco and I work remotely for a Canadian company. Can I have a Schengen tourist visa to France?
I want to visit my friend who lives in France on my next holiday. Since I work remotely for a Canadian company (with an independent contract), I would like to know, if I apply to a Schengen visa, is ...
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student visa for class less than 90 days in Spain
I've applied to an exchange program in Spain starting in January 2024, and was hoping sort out the visa soon.
My classes itself run for less than 90 days (~75 days total), which means that I am ...
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Is it required to be 6 months for the bank statement to obtain visa?
If I want to obtain a visa to visit Europe (Balkan Area) or for my work, they ask for a bank statement up to 6 months.
I am currently newly employed, my bank account will get a decent monthly salary ...
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Schengen visa after appeal : will it count as rejection?
I got my Schengen visa after appealing against rejection. So effectively rejection was overruled.
Now many countries ask if your visa has ever been rejected during a visa application, and I am ...
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How do I contact the Consulate of Denmark in NYC?
I've had my visa in processing for a month without any updates. Whenever I call the consulate and select the visa option from the automated voicemail, I'm redirected to VFS, which hasn't been helpful. ...
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Visiting Germany on Schengen visa while applying for a spousal visa
I'm applying for a family reunification visa to join my wife in Germany. I am an Indian national resident in the UK. I will get to keep my passport since the processing time is over six weeks. I also ...
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Passport validity requirement for UK to Schengen travel
I have an upcoming trip from the UK to the EU and am scheduled to return to the UK on the 13th August.
My passport was issued on 13th November 2013, so under the new rules, I guess it "expires&...
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Applying for Schengen visa from India (working remotely for a US university)
I am working as a scientist for an US university and I have been invited to attend a conference in France. However, I am working remotely from India to take care of family responsibilities for the ...
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How do airlines know and confirm if I have a valid visa during check-in? (without asking me)
Several times now when travelling to different countries I noticed that the airlines don't ask me for the visa during check-in. Some of them go through the whole passport looking for the visa while ...
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Is speaking the country's language fluently regarded favorably when applying for a Schengen visa?
Let’s assume that Mike is a citizen and resident of a non-EU country, for example, Egypt. He has learned and practiced Italian to a fluent level online and/or by practicing with Italian expats. He ...
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Business on a tourist Schengen visa [duplicate]
I currently hold a type C Schengen visa, valid for one year. Initially I applied for it for tourism. However, next week I am going to visit our headquarters in Germany and also our company party. ...
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