Apply for a new Schengen visa when you already have a used and valid National visa
Similar questions have been asked here before:
Apply for a new visa when I still have a valid C visa but not enough days of stay?
Can I have multiple Schengen visas for future travels in my passport?
But my example seems a bit different since I do have have a short Schengen visa before. I'm a Chinese citizen and have a used Spain long stay study visa (type D, multi-entry, stay 180 days) that's valid until Apr. 20th. What I want to know is if I can start applying for a short stay visa before the old one expires (i.e. Apr. 20th)? The two visas' valid date do not overlap: I want the new short stay visa to be valid from, say, May. 1st (which is just after the old one has expired).
The answer here says yes. However, in that example while the old one is multi-entry like mine, it does not specify what the new visa type is. Is the example still valid if the old visa is long stay, multi entry but the new one is a short stay, single entry?
Best Answer
As far as I know, one cannot have simultaneously two valid Schengen visas. Any previous valid visas need to be revoked first.
Though it is rarely stated in explicit terms, if you visit any relevant embassy you will quickly find it out. I did a quick search and found several links. Take for example, Embassy of Norway says:
A person cannot have two valid Schengen visas at the same time.
On a related note, they say:
Can I apply both for C-visa and for a residence permit?
No. There cannot be two applications at the same time for the same person. You will have to choose.
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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 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 have two visas at the same time for different countries?
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 renew my Schengen visa?
Schengen visas can never be renewed, only extended. Remember, however you try to extend your stay in the Schengen area, it is important that you pursue extension options prior to your current Schengen visa expiration date.Schengen Visa Length of Validity (Europe Visa)
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