How to mention the period of validity of a Schengen visa in the application form?
I am an Indian living in Erlangen, Germany. I am planning a trip for my mother to visit me. I have all the necessary documents for applying for her Schengen visa. I would like to know if it is possible for us to apply for a Schengen visa valid for 2 years. That is, the validity of the visa is 2 years, but her intended stay shall be 90 days.
I have acquired the Formal Obligation Letter (Verpflichtungserklärung) from Erlangen City Hall. This letter permits me to host my mother for 2 years. I am filling her visa application form now and I don't know how to specify this "2 year period of validity" in the form.
My question:
Is there a way to specify the period of validity of a Schengen visa in the application form. If not, how do I convey this to the officials responsible?
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What is the validity period of Schengen visa?
The duration of stay within the Schengen Area is always 90 days for the type C Schengen visa, but the validity of the Schengen visa itself may change. For double or multiple entry (circulation visa) Schengen visas, the validity of the visa ranges from 6 months to 5 years.What is visa validity?
The visa expiration date is shown on the visa along with the visa issuance date. The time between visa issuance and expiration date is called your visa validity. The visa validity is the length of time you are permitted to travel to a port-of-entry in the United States.How do you read a Schengen visa?
The phrases \xabVALID FOR\xbb, \xabVALABLE POUR\xbb and \xabGULTIG FUR\xbb are set before the name of the countries your visa allows you to visit. If the words next to this are \xabETATS SCHENGEN\xbb or \xabSCHENGEN STATES\xbb, then it means that the visa is valid in all Schengen countries, and you can travel throughout the Schengen Area.How do I fill in German visa application form?
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