Multiple-entry Schengen visa with a work trip in-between

I am an Indian citizen and will be travelling from India to the UK on work for 3 weeks (I have a business visa for the UK). During that time, I will be headed to France over a weekend. After the completion of my work, I will be headed to France (1 day), Germany (2 days), Slovenia (4 days), Italy (3 days) and Croatia (7 days).

Should I apply for my Schengen visa from France (given that I will be covering it twice)? Also, assuming that all bookings are done, is there likely a challenge for the multiple-entry visa?

Best Answer

From your description, even dual entry should be sufficient (though multi is of course the safest option). Since France is your first visit's only destination it is quite natural to apply at French visa center.

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How many times can you travel with multiple entry visa?

While valid, a multiple entry visa will let you travel to Canada for six months at a time as many times as you want. It will be valid for up to 10 years or one month before your passport expires, whichever is shorter.

Can I have 2 Schengen visas at the same time?

In theory, it is not possible for a person to hold two valid short stay visas covering the same period. I have a valid Schengen visa but it does not cover my next intended stay, what can I do? In this case, it is possible to file a visa application for another Schengen visa to cover the next intended stay entirely.

Can I travel to more than one Schengen country with the same Schengen Visa?

Yes. According to the Schengen rules, the Schengen visa is generally valid for all the countries in the Schengen area.

Can I leaving Schengen Area and returning?

Once you leave, you cannot return to Spain (or Schengen) without a visa until a further 90 days have gone by. For example, if you have spent 90 days in total in Spain and leave on June 29th, you cannot go back without a visa until at least September 28th.

Schengen Visa MULTIPLE ENTRY vs SINGLE ENTRY

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