Can I apply for another Schengen visa if I already have a valid one and travel is pending on it
I have a multi entry visa issued by Denmark Embassy which is valid from 1st May to 23rd May. It has max number of days as 8. I would be staying in Denmark for 6 days only from 1st May to 6th May.
Now, I want to visit Austria from 16th May to 18th May and Germany from 31st May to 2nd June. Can I apply for another Visa now? I am worried that my Denmark Visa and new Visa will have overlapping dates.
Best Answer
Since your current visa is not sufficient for your planned further visits (you'll have one day too few for the 3-day Austria visit), you'll need to apply for a new visa. This is standard procedure.
One sometimes sees claims that it is impossible or "illegal" to have two overlapping Schengen visas in one person's passport. However, when this has come up in previous questions we have been unable to find any legal enactments to that effect. Consulates will not issue visas to people who don't need them due to already having a visa that allows their intended trip, but that is not your situation.
Apply to Austria with full details of your plans, pointing out that due to your visit to Denmark your existing visa will not suffice for the trip to Austria. If your application is approved, the consulate will either revoke your Danish visa and issue a new one covering all three trips, or issue an overlapping visa. You don't need to choose which of these you want when applying; it is up to the consulate to determine how your plans will fit in their systems.
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Can I apply for Schengen Visa twice?
Schengen visas may allow for a single-entry or multiple entries. With a single-entry visa you can enter the Schengen area only once. This is indicated on the visa sticker by "01". With a visa allowing for two or multiple entries you may enter twice or several times during the validity of the visa.How many times can you get a Schengen Visa?
Meaning that you can enter the Schengen Area as many times as you like within 5 years. Be mindful that you still need to comply with the 90/180-day Schengen rule. Simply put, you're only allowed to visit the Schengen Member States for a maximum of 90 days within every 180-day period.Can I travel to more than one Schengen country with the same Schengen Visa?
Yes. According to the Schengen rules, the Schengen visa is generally valid for all the countries in the Schengen area.What happens if you exceed Schengen Visa?
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.REASONS WHY SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATIONS GET REJECTED (Highly requested)
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