Applying for a Schengen visa early because of another trip
My spouse, an Indian national, was granted a visa to visit the UK on a family visit during the second week of February, 2015. And I, a resident indian, am planning to visit UK during mid May. I'll apply for a UK Visa by April, 2015.
Both of us are planning to visit Germany and Switzerland during the trip to UK.
I do understand the fact that Schengen Visa can be obtained only prior to 3 months. As my spouse is leaving for the UK in the second week of February, will she be able to apply for a Schengen visa now to travel to Schengen Countries during mid May along with me for a month? Is it possible for her to apply for the Schengen Visa by providing the itinerary to travel in mid of May to Schengen countries?
Alternatively, will she be able to apply for the Schengen Visa (to travel to Germany) while she is in the UK on the first visit?
Best Answer
You want to apply for a Schengen visa and your proposed visit is further into the future than the 3 month starting time permitted under the Schengen rules.
If you try to get a Schengen visa that starts further into the future than 3 months from the application date, they will not issue it. There is no discretion on the forward dating of a Schengen visa, it can be up to 3 months. They have option to reject your application and return the fee to you, or to refuse and keep the fee.
Secondarily, your spouse, an Indian national, proposes to apply for a Schengen at the German consulate in London (or its Swiss counterpart). They will not issue it unless she presents a UK residence permit, and there is no discretionary latitude on this requirement. This is not necessarily the case for all Schengen members with consulates in London and you will need to check the requirements of each member to see if you can modify your travel plans in order to qualify. Again, they have the option to reject your application and return the fee to you, or to refuse and keep the fee.
Interestingly, the Swiss require that the UK residence permit be valid, but the Germans do not state this qualification, at least explicitly.
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Can I apply for Schengen Visa before 90 days?
Your visa will be valid for a specific period. This period may be shorter than 90 days. You can travel freely between the 26 Schengen countries while your visa is valid. If you want to leave and re-enter the Schengen area within the 180-day period, choose the multiple-entry option when making your application.How long before my trip should I apply for a Schengen Visa?
Yet, the recommended time to apply is at least 3 to 4 weeks before your trip. If you are applying to a country that deals with a particularly large number of applications, like France or Germany, you may want to apply slightly earlier to allow extra days for your Schengen Visa's processing 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 change my travel date after getting Schengen Visa?
You cannot change your itinerary so completely that the information you gave in the visa application is no longer true. If you planned a trip lasting 10 days, and you now have 15 days "duration of stay", you can extend your trip by up to 5 days (including a visit to another country if you want).REASONS WHY SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATIONS GET REJECTED (Highly requested)
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