Can I get a Schengen visa because of having the UK student visa?
I have an Iranian citizenship and I am living in Turkey. I am a self-employed i.e. have had 45% share of an active company (the other shares are for other members of my family). As I decided to continue my studies in the UK, and recently I have got a student visa, I want to travel to the UK not directly by plane. I want to go there by a shared car to the nearest country to the UK then by boat to the UK. Well, there are some differences in the circumstances I have compared to a "normal" traveler:
1 - As this answer says "A steady, well-paid job at home is a big plus" but I am not sure having a share of an active company is same as having a well-paid job.
2 - My "reason to be a genuine tourist" is to travel by land to enjoy the vista of the roads and passing through some cities but not staying and traveling inside the cities.
3 - I don't have a return ticket because I will stay in the UK for a long time for studying.
4- I don't even have departure ticket as nobody 'buy' a ticket when using shared car (BlaBla).
Do I have a chance of getting Schengen visa based on my conditions?
Best Answer
Does having a UK visa, of any sort, help improve my chances of applying for a Schengen?
Yes, having a current, valid UK visa is an absolute plus and lends credibility to your application.
It is not a guarantee however, and you will still need a viable premise for visiting the Schengen zone; and you will need to submit a well-formed itinerary (along with evidence of your itinerary).
You wrote that your premise to drive through cities in a shared car without stopping. This is a bit unusual and you may want to explain why that kind of trip is interesting at this particular point in time. Based upon what you wrote its almost certain they will be looking for "Why now?". Also, include your budget for tolls and your bookings for the channel crossing.
As a general rule as your UK visa nears expiry its value for supporting a Schengen application rapidly diminishes. When its expiry is about three months or less, you will need a really strong premise and a solid itinerary. It's reasonable for them to curtail your Schengen so that its expiry coincides with the expiry of your UK visa.
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Can I get Schengen visa with UK student visa?
Students who are on a UK visa may also need to apply for a visa to travel for tourism or business in the European Union. The Schengen area comprises 26 EU countries and it may be necessary to apply for a Schengen visa. This visa allows travel of a maximum of 90 days within a 6 month period.Can you travel to other European countries with a UK student visa?
Travelling during your courseYou may need a Schengen visa to visit other countries in Europe. Read more about Schengen visas. Please take very great care of your passport and Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) while you are travelling. Each year many students are pick-pocketed or lose their BRP when travelling.Can you travel to Schengen countries with a student visa?
Known as the Short-Stay Schengen Visa, the Type C is the most common one. This educational visa permits the student to travel through the Schengen member countries freely for a maximum of 90 days over a 180 days period.Do I need Schengen visa if I have UK residence permit?
British citizens are covered by a Schengen visa waiver. This means you do not need to apply for a Schengen visa to visit these countries for up to 90 days in a 180-day period for: tourist travel.How to apply for Schengen Visa As an International Student In The UK
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