Confusion regarding the application of Netherlands Short Stay Visa
I am Indian citizen. I will be travelling to the Netherlands on 30th July and would be staying there for about 11 days with a friend before finally leaving to US for beginning my post-graduate studies.
My question is can I apply for a short stay visa for Netherlands before getting the US F1 visa stamped or will I have to get my US F1 Visa first and only then I will be able to apply for the short stay visa ?
Best Answer
Those two visas are independent and there are no prerequisites, so in theory you could apply for each in any order you want.
However there are advantages to having your US visa before the Schengen one.
Having a student visa will show that you're much less likely to overstay your visit in the Netherlands because you have a rather strong obligation to be elsewhere and that you can travel out of the Schengen area.
It also lower your risk profile as the US visa process is more stringent and because travel history to certain countries like the US is taken into account and counts in your favour.
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Why would a visa application be rejected?
An applicant's current and/or past actions, such as drug or criminal activities, as examples, may make the applicant ineligible for a visa. If denied a visa, in most cases the applicant is notified of the section of law which applies.How long does it take to get a short-stay Schengen Visa?
You should apply no later than 15 working days in advance. In most cases, you will be informed within 15 calendar days whether your application has been successful. However, it can sometimes take up to 45 days, for example if extra documents are required.How long is short-stay visa in Netherlands?
A short-stay Schengen visa lets you visit the Netherlands and other Schengen countries for a maximum of 90 days within a 180-day period. Your visa will be valid for a specific period. This period may be shorter than 90 days.How long does it take for a visa to be approved Netherlands?
The processing for your Netherlands Schengen visa application may take anywhere from 15-30 working days. In some cases, it could take longer while in others, it could take less.How to apply for a Schengen Visit Visa to the Netherlands (Visiting Family and/or Friends)
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