Can I cross Schengen borders after submitting my passport to the UK embassy in France? (Currently holding a receipt (récépissé))
I am a non-European student with a French residence permit. I have no residence in France currently, so I moved temporarily with my sibling in Switzerland.
Also last week I submitted my application for the renewal of my French residence permit and I have been issued a receipt (récépissé). Now this renewal process will take 45 days from submission.
In the meantime, I am scheduled to submit my application/passport for a UK Tier-4 study visa from France. I would like to come back to Switzerland by train/bus as I have no place to stay in France.
Is it legal to cross Schengen borders with a receipt and if possible, a proof of submission of a passport from the UK embassy (I am not sure if they would provide a receipt as well)? Well if not, I would have to stay in France until I receive my passport back.
I asked the Préfecture where I submitted my renewal and they couldn't answer me. I am in the process of asking this to the UKVI and also my university's visa support office in the UK.
Thank you for your answers.
Best Answer
Strictly speaking, you do need to have the passport to travel within Schengen.
In practice, I would ask a bus travel agency/railroad administration.
What is your legal base for living in Switzerland?
a proof of submission of a passport from the UK embassy (I am not sure if they would provide a receipt as well)
In the application center, they provide you with a 'submission and collection checklist' that is signed only by you. But you can pay a service 'Keep My Passport When Applying' (€ 80.00) that allows you to apply and keep hold of your passport during the decision making process.
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