Chinese national, UK residency, supported by partner - how to to get a Schengen visa?
I've been reading through various posts here on foreign spouse/UK residency, Schengen visa application - but my situation is a little different so I'm hoping someone can help clarify.
I'm a UK national, having lived with a Chinese national for 4 years in Scotland. She has permanent residency from a previous marriage. She has just finished her studies, graduates 2018, therefore not working in the UK.
We wish to travel to Paris in January. I'm assuming I need to prove we live together in the UK. I support us, and we will return to the UK.
Is this correct? I can't seem to find information relating to our cohabiting situation, and I'm thinking an agency may help me resolve this, or is this something I can resolve through TLScontact?
Best Answer
Assuming you're not married and simply want to visit the Schengen area as a tourist, a far simpler option would be to go ahead and apply for a regular tourist visa as a non-EU citizen. Being a permanent resident of the UK means your partner's chances of being refused are effectively nill, so you being an EU citizen yourself won't change much given the circumstances.
Source: statistics of Schengen visa applications in the UK.
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How can a couple apply for Schengen visa?
You will need a Schengen Visa application form and two recently taken passport-style photos, a passport from your home country, or other travel documents that are less than 10 years old and valid for at least three months after your departure date from the Schengen Area.Can Chinese get Schengen visa?
Yes. If you are a Chinese citizen you currently need to apply for a Schengen Visa in order to enter any of the Schengen Area countries. Who needs a Schengen visa?Can you enter Schengen with UK residence permit?
British citizens are covered by a Schengen visa waiver. This means you do not need to apply for a Schengen visa to visit these countries for up to 90 days in a 180-day period for: tourist travel.Does UK spouse need Schengen visa?
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