Can an Indian citizen on B1/B2 tourist visa in the US, apply for a schengen visa in the US?
I am leaving India for the US and plan to tour Europe on my way back from the US. However, I believe I can't apply for a Schengen visa in India before leaving to Europe because I would be staying in the US for six months - longer than the validity of the schengen visa.
Thus I am curious if I can apply for a schengen visa from the US, while touring the US on a B1/B2 tourist visa.
Best Answer
I checked a few EU embassies sites for requirements, none of them explicitly says that you will have to be a permanent resident to apply for the visa. While I am sure on other EU embassies (such as in UAE) you are required to be a citizen or a permanent resident.
Anyway, I think it is possible as many travelers especially ones who travel for long times do apply for tourist visas on the road. I also think you will face some problems though, one of them is providing a recent original copy of your employment certificate and a recent bank account statement.
Your best bet is letting someone back home email you these documents and visit a consulate with all the documents and then explain to them your situation, I guess you will get it. Remember, your stay and intend to leave the US is a positive thing and I guess it will help you in getting the Schengen visa.
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Can Indian get Schengen Visa from USA?
About four years from now, Indian passport holders will be able to obtain online a Schengen visa to visit any of the 26 Schengen Area member countries, including here France, Germany, and Italy, as the European Union's Commission is working to digitalize the procedures for obtaining a Schengen visa.Can you enter Schengen with US visa?
With a valid U.S. passport, you can stay up to 90 days for tourism or business during any 180-day period. Do not overstay! You must wait an additional 90 days before applying to re-enter the Schengen area. To stay longer than 90 days, you must have a visa.Can I travel to Europe with US tourist visa?
As the United States is one of the visa-exempt countries for Europe, American citizens do not require a visa for the Schengen Area for up to 90 days. From May 2023, Americans they will be required to obtain a visa waiver to stay in Schengen countries for any less than 90 days.Can I apply for Schengen Visa from another country?
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