Category "schengen"

Should my first trip be to the country which issued my Schengen Visa?

In case, if I get a multiple-entry Schengen visa in one of the embassies in Ukraine, Kyiv - should my first trip be to the country which issued the visa? Any t

Can a non-EU spouse of EU citizen not resident in EU travel in the EU more than three months?

My husband is a Greek citizen. We live in Canada and normally spend a month in the summer in Greece. He has received a research grant that entitles him to spend

What are our options when no appointments are available at Schengen visa center? [duplicate]

I am trying to get a Schengen visa for my trip to Italy in September at the Italian Consulate in Miami. Unfortunately, there are no appointmen

If I stay equal duration in every Schengen country, where do I apply for a visa?

If I visit every Schengen state for equal duration, then am I eligible to apply for a Schengen visa with the embassy or consulate of any country?

About port of entry - Schengen Visa

For my (Indian citizen) upcoming short vacation overseas in Europe, I have been granted short term visa by the Swiss Embassy in Delhi. Due to some change in th

Why do I need to report to the Spanish embassy after return to my home country?

I applied for a Schengen visa for the first time along with my family from the Spanish embassy. We were given visas successfully. However, they stamped a note o

Do I need bank statement for dependent spouse?

For an Italian Schengen visa application, do I need three original recent bank statements for the dependent spouses, as well?

In-person Schengen visa application: is cover letter necessary?

Web site of Consulate General of France in San Francisco has detailed information about what forms and documents are required to apply for a short-term Schengen

Do I need a hotel reservation when entering the Schengen area?

I'll be visiting Copenhagen next month for 10 days. I've already got my visa, but I've got a question about my hotel reservation. A friend has kindly offered me

Can my husband apply for a Schengen visa from the UK?

I have been in UK for three months on work permit visa. My husband will be traveling to UK now as my dependent. Can he apply for a Schengen visa from the UK, si

Can I use my cousin brother's financial details as my support of finance for Schengen tourist visa?

I am applying for a Schengen tourist visa (Germany port of entry); being a sole proprietor for the past 4 years my bank statement aren’t that good. I can

Probability of getting long-duration multiple entry Schengen visa

I hold an Indian passport and am working/living in Kuwait (on a residence permit). I have an active multiple-entry Schengen visa (short stay/tourist) that will

Can I enter the UK with a Schengen visa?

I am planning a trip to France and other Schengen countries. First point of entry will by France. I am from South africa. Can I visit from France, with a Scheng

Traveling to Spain with German residence permit

I am going to be traveling to Spain in September for a week. I have an American passport and a German residence permit (I live in Germany). My passport expires

Does a Burkina Faso citizen need a transit visa for Brussels? [duplicate]

Does a Burkina Faso citizen need a transit visa for Brussels when traveling to the USA? She has a USA visa.

Does employment make a difference when applying for a visitor visa?

I am a 25-year-old woman and I have a job where I have been working only for 7 month with 380 euro salary. Now that I am applying for a Schengen visa, I am conc

Entering the Schengen area 12 days before my visa expires

I have a Vietnamese passport. I'm planning to visit Vietnam on July 7th and be back in the Czech Republic (in Schengen area) on August 29th. My visa is a multip

Would my family's Schengen refusal and illegal stays affect my application?

I am a 25-year-old woman. I have a job but have been working only for 7 months, and receive a €380 salary. Would my mother's Schengen visa refusal affect m

Do I need visa to transit through the UK or EU countries? [duplicate]

I am a Ghanian and am a Canadian permanent resident. Can I transit without a visa through the UK and any EU country on my way to Ghana (such a

Schengen Visa for Job Interview, Minimum balance in Account

I have been invited for a job interview in Belgium. The employer is sponsoring the cost of travel and stay. I have a few questions. I am planning to apply for