Category "schengen"

Can I stay in Europe after I complete my studies as long as my visa is still valid? [closed]

I (U.S. citizen) studied abroad in France from August 2017 to May 2018, but the visa issued to me -- Type D, multi-entry -- is for the entire

Visa to Germany on hold [closed]

I have a specific situation to clarify. I submitted an application for a short-term visa for a short internship in Germany. I was told, howeve

EU Blue card applied and travel back to India

I am an Indian expat living in Krakow and my work visa is valid until December 2018. I have already applied for my as well and my dependant's blue card in May.

How many years am I banned from entering the Schengen Area?

In 2010, I went to Germany on a business visa that was valid for 7 days. From there, I went to Norway and stayed 1 year and 6 months, working illegally. When th

Is it possible to extend a tourist Schengen visa (12 more days)?

My daughter applied at the Italian Consulate in Philadelphia, and they gave her two entries for 20 days (we thought it was for 20 days each entry). She was in I

Do I need a visa to transit (or layover) in the Schengen area?

I found many related questions on this site but I am still not sure about the rules. How can I decide if I need a visa to transit? Schengen members as of May 20

Do Schengen visa officers check employment status for all applicants?

I am 23, female, Indian, about to travel to Paris for a conference for 4 days. I am currently unemployed, but was employed until last month. I will be applying

How to get PR in France or any European country as gay couple? [closed]

I’m Sri Lankan male and gay. I need to get married to my boyfriend. Since gay marriages are not legal in Sri Lanka, how to het married i

I want to visit my fiancee in Germany

I am an asylum seeker in Italy and I want to visit my fiancee in Germany. I have a Nigerian passport and Identity card (carta di Identita), which lasts up to 11

Can I visit other Schengen countries on a long-term Schengen visa or residency permit?

I have requested for a French long term (Type D) student visa from a consulate in India. It's a national Type D visa and not a Schengen visa. My question is tha

Carta di Soggiorno di Familiare di un Cittadino dell'Unione

I have a carta di soggiorno di familiare di un cittadino dell'unione. I am Pakistani. Can I visit Schengen countries without showing my Pakistani passport or w

Passport control going from London to Brussels or Amsterdam

I have a multiple-entry French Schengen visa (valid for almost 5 months, allowing 90 days of stay), which I have used twice to enter France, using up a total of

Can I apply for a tourist Schengen visa but then cancel the hotel bookings and stay at my friend's place? [duplicate]

He lives in Utrecht, Netherlands and the Netherlands would be my port of entry and exit, as well as the country I spend the most time in. My f

Is it possible to extend a tourist Schengen visa (12 more days)?

My daughter applied at the Italian Consulate in Philadelphia, and they gave her two entries for 20 days (we thought it was for 20 days each entry). She was in I

Connecting in Amsterdam with different airlines

We are flying from Brussels to Amsterdam on one airline and then flying out to Iceland on a different airline. We will have checked bags. We can't check the bag

How soon can I reapply for another Schengen visa after using a granted visa to the Netherlands?

I am going to apply for a multiple-entry visa to Netherlands this coming May. If I will be given only a single entry how soon can I apply again for another Sche

At which embassy should I apply for a Schengen visa when staying a few days in several countries?

I'm planning to go to Germany on Sept 6-8, then Netherlands on Sept 8-11 and exit Switzerland on Sept 11-14. My question is: Which embassy do I need to apply

What should I tick as purpose of travel for my Schengen visa application for Denmark?

I am attending a one week conference/summer school at a University, I would also like to spend an extra week touring Copenhagen. An official from the Univers

Does visiting multiple EU countries in succession require a multiple-entry Schengen visa?

I plan to visit several Schengen countries in succession, e.g. Greece, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, and France, within a three-week period. In other words, I p

Can I fly to the UK with my Schengen Residence Permit?

I'm married to a German since 8 years and would like to fly to the UK. My non-EU passport and Work Permit are both valid. What is recommended? Flying or driving