Business or tourism for Schengen visa?
I have been trying to get a Schengen Visa for a forthcoming half business-half pleasure trip. The plan is to be in Spain for 5 days for business and head on to France for 7 days for tourism. I went to apply at the Spanish Embassy and was told to take my application to the French embassy seeing my duration of days spent in France is longer. Then, I went to the French embassy and was advised to apply at the Spanish embassy because apparently Schengen Visa prioritizes business over tourism..?
At the French embassy I explained my case and provided evidence of being asked to apply at their embassy. They replied saying that they will accept my application but will also discuss this with the Spanish embassy and if in case the Spanish embassy agrees to handle my case, my already submitted application at the French embassy will be canceled, the visa fees would be wasted and I, myself will have to apply again at the Embassy of Spain.
I am quite afraid of not making my deadline because of the inter-embassy confusion. Neither is the French embassy responsive to any of my emails / calls. What is to be done in this case?
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Can you use Schengen business visa for tourism?
A Schengen visa will permit the holder to travel to the Schengen area for a maximum of 90 days in any 180 days. The permissions of the individual will depend on the category of Schengen visa that they have applied for and been granted. Visa holders can visit any country within the Schengen Area for tourism purposes.What is the difference between business and tourist visa?
In general, 'tourist' visas are issued specifically for the purpose of travel for pleasure, while a 'business' visa generally permits a traveler to engage in normal business-related activities. You need a supporting letter to apply for business visa.How can I get business Schengen Visa?
Fill the Business Schengen Visa Application formComplete the Business visa application form online, print it twice and sign it at the end. The application form contains questions for basic information such as your name, date of birth, country of birth, passport number and nationality.How long does it take to get a Schengen Visa for business?
Processing Time for Business Schengen Visa The processing time for a Schengen Business Visa is generally about two weeks (15 days). In rare cases, consulates can take anywhere from 30-60 days to render a decision on an application.REASONS WHY SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATIONS GET REJECTED (Highly requested)
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