How to obtain multiple entry Schengen visa while in Schengen area

I'm currently traveling around Scandinavia (main cointry is Norway) on a single entry Schengen C visa, but would like to travel to Croatia for a short holiday before returning to Norway, then back to my home country in Asia. However, the Croatian Ministry of Foreign Affairs website says they allow holders of the Schengen visa entry into the country if it's a two or multiple entry visa. Is it possible to obtain an extension of a multiple entry visa while still in Norway or the Schengen area?

Best Answer

It's simply not possible, you need to apply where you reside. You could apply for a Croatian visa (although I think they have the same rules) but you would still have no easy way to reenter the Schengen area.

Depending on your citizenship and situation, an alternative could be to apply for a national long-stay visa, see What are the options for a non-EU national who wants to stay in Sweden for more than 90 days? Such a visa would give you the right to go to Croatia and reenter the Schengen area.

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You must be on an international student program requiring a visa for less than one year. ...

A national multiple-entry Schengen Visa may also be granted to those working at a higher institution or research center, who needs to travel in and out of the Schengen Area due to their work.

How can I get multiple Schengen visas?

How To Apply For A Schengen Multiple-Entry Visa?

Step 1: Collect All The Required Documents.

Step 2: Fill In Your Schengen Visa Application Form.

Step 3: Schedule Your Schengen Visa Appointment.

Step 4: Attend Your Schengen Visa Appointment.

Step 5: Wait For Your MEV Visa To Be Processed.

Can I apply for two visas for different countries at the same time?

Yes you can. No 2 countries share data with each other. Neither are they bothered about you applying visa at the same time. You can apply visa to N number of countries at the same time.

Can I apply for multiple entry Schengen Visa for the first time?

The first time you apply for a Schengen visa, you will only be granted a \u201csingle entry\u201d visa. If you are able to obey the rules of this Schengen visa, in subsequent Schengen visa applications you may be able to apply for a \u201cmultiple entry\u201d visa.

Schengen Visa MULTIPLE ENTRY vs SINGLE ENTRY

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