Applying for a Schengen visa in a jurisdiction different from where the passport is issued

I'm applying for Schengen visa through the Austrian Embassy. I no longer live in the city where my passport was issued. I've moved to a different city 8 months ago. So I'm applying in the city where I'm currently living. Will there be any problems? And should I provide any additional documents like my rent agreement?

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Best Answer

The Schengen Visa Code requires applicants to apply to the consulate in whose jurisdiction they reside. The place of issue of the passport is not relevant.

This is controlled by article 6, which reads in full:

Article 6

Consular territorial competence

An application shall be examined and decided on by the consulate of the competent Member State in whose jurisdiction the applicant legally resides.

A consulate of the competent Member State shall examine and decide on an application lodged by a third-country national legally present but not residing in its jurisdiction, if the applicant has provided justification for lodging the application at that consulate.

If you reside in Pune, therefore, you must apply in Pune. This is true even if your passport was issued in New Delhi or in Ottawa. In fact, if you were to apply in New Delhi, they should reject your application with instructions to apply in Pune.

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Can I apply for Schengen visa from another city?

You must lodge the application for a Schengen visa at the Consulate of the country that you intend to visit, or \u2013 if you intend to visit more than one Schengen State, the Consulate of the country of your primary destination (i.e. main purpose of stay or longest stay).

Should my first trip be to the country which issued my Schengen visa?

There is no general requirement that you must enter the Schengen Area through the country that issued your visa. Your main destination may be different than your first destination. To prevent complications, stick to your itinerary as best you can.

What does being a part of the Schengen area mean for people traveling in the area?

The Schengen zone includes the 26 countries that have signed the Schengen agreement, which allows citizens of member countries to travel within the zone freely, without passing through passport and border control. Each member country of the Schengen zone can issue Schengen visas.

Can I apply for a visa in another country?

Can I apply for a visitor visa at the local visa office? If you are applying on paper we recommend that you apply for a visa from your home country. However, if you are legally admitted to the country you are currently in, you can apply at your nearest visa application centre (VAC).

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