Can I apply form schengen visa in 1 country and travel from another

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I am a Indian national staying in UK on a work permit. My question is, If I apply for Schengen visa in UK to visit Malta, is it mandatory that I have to travel from UK or can I travel from India using the same Schengen Visa?



Best Answer

There is no requirement to enter the Schengen area by departing from any particular country. In fact most countries have no such requirements at all.




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Can I apply for two Schengen visas for different countries at the same time?

A Schengen visa, by definition, is for all Schengen countries, so you can't have two Schengen visas for different countries.

Can I travel to more than one Schengen country with the same Schengen Visa?

IF MY VISA IS ISSUED FOR INSTANCE BY THE GERMAN CONSULATE, CAN I USE THIS VISA AND TRAVEL TO ANOTHER COUNTRY OF SCHENGEN AGREEMENT? Yes, according to the Schengen Agreement rules, the Schengen visa is generally valid for all Schengen area countries.

Should my first trip be to the country issued by 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.

Can I apply for 2 Schengen visas?

In theory, it is not possible for a person to hold two valid short stay visas covering the same period. I have a valid Schengen visa but it does not cover my next intended stay, what can I do? In this case, it is possible to file a visa application for another Schengen visa to cover the next intended stay entirely.



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