Applying for a UK visa with a Schengen visa that is about to expire. Would this cause issues?
I am planning to travel England in next December(20-27th). But my current Schengen visa is valid till December 31st. I am not sure, if my visa application will be refused because of that?I have not found any clear information in gov.uk site. They only mentioned, I need to have valid visa when I travel.
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You want to apply for Standard Visitor Visa and you have a Schengen that will expire about two weeks after you arrive in the UK.
so my question is, is there any possibility to get refused to get British VISA considring my current situation?
Yes, those are delicate situations and they are not going to be happy about it. It looks like you want to remain in Europe after your Schengen expires and are using a UK visa as a pretext to advance a secondary agenda. Maybe you are, maybe you're not, but that's what they will think. They are paid to think like that.
They will also be wondering why you did not extend your Schengen and more importantly what is making you apply for a UK visa at this particular time (that can be a show-stopper). You need to get proactive and address both of those in your application BEFORE they have a chance to start worrying about it.
In a more general sense, they usually like it when the applicant has a Schengen currently or in their history. It means the applicant has already performed in a regulated environment (that's a good thing). But the timing of the application in your case is suspect and hence elevates the risk of refusal. So be diligent and proactive.
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Can I apply for UK visa before my current visa expires?
How Far in Advance can I Renew my UK Visa Before it Expires? You can renew your UK visa well in advance of it expiring. It is generally stated that you can submit an application for a renewal or for a new visa at any time, and you don't have to wait for your current leave to come to an end.What happens if my Schengen Visa expires?
Authorities will also punish you whether your overstay beyond your Schengen Visa's validity was intentional or unintentional. You could receive a fine, immediate deportation or even get banned from entering the Schengen Area for a period.Can I apply for another Schengen Visa before it expires?
A visa can be extended if you have stayed less than 90 days in the Schengen Area over the last 180-day period and if you have not exceeded the validity period of your visa. The conditions for granting an extension of a Schengen Visa are very strict and your reason for applying must be serious and unforeseeable.Does Schengen Visa refusal affect UK visa?
No , It will not effect other countries visa. The UK embassy doesn't put any stamp on passport for refusal. They just provide a letter with rejection reason.REASONS WHY SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATIONS GET REJECTED (Highly requested)
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