Can the country of departure be different from the country in which you applied your visa in?

I am currently a UK resident but I am originally from Kuwait. I’ve decided to apply from Kuwait with plans to enter Schengen area from the UK. Would that be allowed?

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Best Answer

If you are ordinarily resident in the UK you might not be able to apply in Kuwait.

However, once you have a valid visa, you may enter from wherever you wish.

There are many reasons why you might wish to do that - a lack of direct flights, for example, or a multi-stop itinerary. It's commonplace and won't raise an eyebrow anywhere.

^{(Thanks to @MarkJohnson for his input)}

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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.

Can I enter and or exit the Schengen area via a country other than the one for which I have a visa?

As a general rule, you may cross any Schengen border with visa issued by any Schengen country. However, you should try and stick to your itinerary as filed when applying for your Schengen Visa.

Can visa be used in different countries?

Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted worldwide. If an establishment takes credit cards, it's a good bet that your Visa or Mastercard will work. American Express and Discover have an international presence, too, but they are accepted by fewer merchants.

Can you schedule a visa appointment in another country?

You can schedule US visa appointment anywhere in the world. If you are traveling and would need to schedule your US visa interview appointment in a third country, you can very well do so. It is not mandatory to schedule your appointment in the same location as in your DS-160.

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