Category "schengen-visas"

Can I use my Schengen visa for different purpose other than I applied for?

I just signed off from a ship and I live in a non-EU state. I have a valid Schengen type C multiple-entry visa valid until March 2022. I applied this visa throu

Can I travel to Germany by the last day of my Fiktionsbescheinigung?

I have a 3rd country passport and my Fiktionsbescheinigung will expire by the end of 30.11. Can I travel to Germany on this day without problem? I had my tempor

The name of parents in my passport do not match the names in their passport. What is the process for visitor visa to travel to Sweden (Schengen)?

I am from India and currently working and staying in Sweden with a permanent residence permit. Due to clerical mistakes and mistakes in translating the names fr

What type of visa should I apply for attending an academic conference in France?

What type of visa should I apply for attending an academic conference in France? I am a postdoctoral candidate in an institute in India. I will be attending a c

Multiple entry Schengen visa with short duration of stay, can i leave and come back?

I was issued a multiple entry Schengen visa valid for 1 month only, with a duration of stay of 12 days only. I have finished my trip and left the Schengen area

Granted a Schengen visa with really short duration

Turkish citizen, UK resident here. I travel frequently to the Schengen Area, since I'm working as a remote contractor (fairs, meetings etc.). I had to apply for

Changing details on a submitted Iceland visa application

I submitted my Iceland visa application online on applyvisa.um.dk since Denmark handles visa applications to Iceland. The application cannot be edited now and I

No Iceland visa appointments in London

According to the current rules, vaccinated travellers are allowed in Iceland. I am an Indian passport holder with a Tier 2 visa in the UK. I need a Schengen vis

Schengen overstay due to COVID-19 - need some advice

before I begin, I would like to point out that I am a Canadian resident, not a citizen. So that I do not hold a Canadian passport, but only the greencard. Hence

BNL 2 R/FI VISA

I have a Schengen tourist multiple visa with remarks BNL2 R/FI. That visa was issued to me thru The Netherlands embassy in Pakistan by the Finish authority. I u

Skip the Schengen member state that issued me visa and visit another member state

I have a Schengen visit visa issued to me by Iceland (represented by Denmark in Canada). However, now I am planning to change my itinerary and not visit Iceland

What do Schengen border agents see on their computers when they scan the passport?

So upon landing in Iceland (KEF) from Canada, what would the border agent there see on their screen when I hand over my passport to them? Do they see where I ca

Can I travel before my original intended travel itinerary with a short-stay tourism multi-visit Schengen visa if it’s issued for earlier?

I recently applied for a Schengen visa (short-stay tourism) for my planned travel on 26th February 2022 - 5th March 2022. The visa came back quickly and they aw

How does Spanish residency affect travel to France

I am an Irish passport holder so European and my wife is british. We are obtaining Spanish residency. How will this affect my wifes time in France will it be li

Schengen Visa in maiden name in the old passport & passport has new name

My wife has a five year Schengen Visa on her old passport with her maiden name. But we got a new passport after marriage. We are planning to travel to a Schenge

Nigerian Rejected: French Caribbean & Schengen Visa Denial

My boyfriend applied for a Schengen Airport Transit Visa from France and the French Overseas Territories Visa and was denied. He is from Nigeria and I am from t

Does UK visa refusal affect my Schengen visa application

I applied for UK visa back in 2016 when I was doing my training and was taking stipend with not enough funds. now I am in an active job for the last 5 years wit

Can I travel to Spain with UK ILR and Indian passport?

I have ILR for the UK and an Indian passport. Can i travel to Spain or other Europe countries?

Immigration agent at airport said visitor will overstay Schengen visa by 1 day

We currently have visitors in Germany, at the airport one agent noted that our visitors will overstay for 1 day, but I feel like they made a mistake, but I am n

Will I need visa for my international transfer at Milan Malpensa Airport?

I am flying from Istanbul to São Paulo, the transfer is on my responsibility, these 2 flights are 2 different airlines however both my arrival and depart