Applied for Schengen visa with current visa still valid
My current Schengen visa expires on 06/04/2018, and I intend to travel to Belgium on 17/04/2018. I submitted my application today. Does the fact that I still have a valid visa mean that the embassy cannot begin to look at my application until after the 6th? I’m worried the visa may not arrive in time as it can take up to 10 working days.
Best Answer
Since the visa you already have will not be valid for the trip you're planning, it does not prevent the issuance of a visa that will be valid on your proposed travel dates.
There's no rule saying that holders of a currently valid visa cannot apply for a necessary visa for a visit in the future.
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Can I apply for 2 Schengen visas?
Schengen visas may allow for a single-entry or multiple entries. With a single-entry visa you can enter the Schengen area only once. This is indicated on the visa sticker by "01". With a visa allowing for two or multiple entries you may enter twice or several times during the validity of the visa.Can I apply for two visas for different countries at the same time?
Yes you can. No 2 countries share data with each other. Neither are they bothered about you applying visa at the same time. You can apply visa to N number of countries at the same time.Can I apply for multiple entry Schengen Visa for the first time?
The first time you apply for a Schengen visa, you will only be granted a \u201csingle entry\u201d visa. If you are able to obey the rules of this Schengen visa, in subsequent Schengen visa applications you may be able to apply for a \u201cmultiple entry\u201d visa.Can I apply for Schengen Visa before it expires?
Can I apply for a new visa in advance? Yes. The validity of the new visa will start from the expiry date of the previous visa. My Schengen visa has a 6-month validity.REASONS WHY SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATIONS GET REJECTED (Highly requested)
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