How soon can I reapply for a short-stay Schengen Visa?

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I was granted a Schengen visa from France which has a validity until 19/10/19. I have an upcoming trip to the Czech republic on Nov 1-Nov. 7. When can I apply for another visa? Can I apply for it as early as the 1st week of October or do I have to wait for the expiration on the 19th of October?



Best Answer

If your visa is a multiple-entry visa with a validity period of at least six months, you can apply for a new visa up to six months before it expires (any time after 19 April 2019). Otherwise, you must apply within three months of your travel date (any time after 1 August 2019). This is specified in the Schengen Visa Code at Article 9(1):

CHAPTER II

Application

Article 9

Practical modalities for lodging an application

1. Applications shall be lodged no more than three months before the start of the intended visit. Holders of a multiple-entry visa may lodge the application before the expiry of the visa valid for a period of at least six months.




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How long do you have to wait to reapply for a visa?

As per some immigrant department of certain countries, you cannot reapply immediately after your visa application was rejected was because the conditions due to which it was refused will not change overnight. Hence, you can only reapply in most cases six months after the refusal of your visa application.

How do I extend a short stay Schengen Visa?

Generally speaking, you cannot extend a Schengen Visa during your trip, apart from in exceptional circumstances. If you want to extend your trip you will have to exit the Schengen Area and apply for a new visa to return and continue your visit.

How many times can I apply for a Schengen Visa in a year?

The 1-year MEV visa gives you the right to enter in the Schengen Zone as many times as you want, as long as you do not remain more than 90 days within this period.

Can I apply for Schengen Visa twice?

Schengen visas may allow for a single-entry or multiple entries. With a single-entry visa you can enter the Schengen area only once. This is indicated on the visa sticker by "01". With a visa allowing for two or multiple entries you may enter twice or several times during the validity of the visa.



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