Can one obtain a visa for a third country in their home country if they do not currently live in the home country?
Suppose a Russian citizen who studies (hence lives) in the US [on an F-1 visa] wants to get a Schengen visa to visit the Netherlands. If they happen to be in Russia during a break, can they apply for such a visa through the Netherlands Visa Application Centre in Moscow, or will their application be denied (asking them to apply for a visa in the US where they currently reside) since they do not currently live in Russia? Further, whatever the answer to this question is, does it generalize to visas of all other countries, or is it specific to the Netherlands (or Schengen visas)?
Best Answer
You can request Schengen visa from other countries than your residence.
That might require explaining why it is a special hardship for you to follow the usual process, and starting a visa appication by explaining why you are a special case is not the best way to go about it. Officials like orderly, standard procedures.
Check if it is still possible for you to follow the usual procedure. If so, do it.
You cannot generalize.
Most countries reserve the right to issue visas to anyone, anywhere, if they feel like it. But getting into that special process may be difficult.
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Can you apply for a visa in a third country?
Although it might be more difficult to qualify for a nonimmigrant visa when you are already outside of your home country, applying at a third-country consulate can be convenient if you're traveling or living outside your home country and want to travel to the United States.Can I apply for a visa in a country where I am not a resident?
You must state clearly on your application why you have not applied in your normal country of residence. You can also apply for a visa online.How do you get a visa for another country?
The online visa application form is available on the official embassy website of a county. For example, you can apply for a visa online in India. Before applying online, make sure you would be able to provide all required documents needed by the country on the date of your visa interview.Can you get a visa for multiple countries?
Here are the visas that allow you to visit multiple other countries: The Schengen Visa. US Tourist Visa. US Green Card.ARGO: Can you apply for your U.S. visa outside of your home country? | Third Country National (TCN)
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