How duration of Schengen Visa Validity is decided
I would like to know what are the factors an embassy (from any Schengen country, in my case France) takes into consideration while granting the duration of Schengen Visa.
I have applied for Schengen Visa (multiple entry) for the first time (with the French Embassy) last year and I got just for 6 months while all my friends who applied along with me for the first time got for a year.
I again applied for the same Schengen Visa (multiple entry) for the second time this year and I got only for 4 months while my other friend who applied along with me has got for a year.
I'm confused why it happens.
When I was applying second time (with French Embassy) , I did write acover letter mentioning that I have trip plans to France till the end of next summer and I had requested for longer duration of Schengen Visa but in turn I got lesser period of stay than last time. It's disappointing.
I'm trying to understand why it happens? because I'm intending to apply one more Schengen visa for next year summer.
Is it possible that I can appeal with French embassy to extend my duration of Schengen Visa?
Can anyone suggest me a country for which I could get a longer duration of Schengen Visa next time?
PS: I'm happy with duration of stay which is 90 days But my question is more about duration of Visa Validity.
Best Answer
I have heard countless examples of people getting multiple entry visas in other situations or even without asking for one but in principle they are intended for regular professional or family visits, not as a convenience for tourists (cf. article 24 of the Schengen visa code). It's also intended for travellers who have proved their reliability and this is only your second application. So the decision appears to be correct and there is not much you can do to force their hand. Even if it wasn't, appealing is hopeless and not an option for something like that.
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How long is a Schengen Visa valid for?
For double or multiple entry (circulation visa) Schengen visas, the validity of the visa ranges from 6 months to 5 years. The holder may travel one or several times for up to 90 days over a 180-day period. The validity of the Schengen visa is indicated on the visa attached to the traveller's passport.How can I check my Schengen Visa validity?
How to determine your Schengen visa validity?Does the Schengen Visa reset after 180 days?
So, when you apply for a Schengen Visa, no matter the Schengen Member State, your visa will be valid for 90 days per 180 days. This means that you may only spend 90 days within the Schengen Area, no more than that. If you overstay, you risk deportation or getting yourself banned from the Schengen Zone.Can I get a 2 year Schengen Visa?
The basic version allows you to spend 90 days at a time within the area over a period of 180 days, up to as many trips in and out as you require. Multiple-entry Schengen Visas are also available lasting one, three, and five years - covering you for any trips within that period.Schengen Visa Length of Validity (Europe Visa)
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