Need to extend the validity (number of days) for an unused Schengen visa [duplicate]

I applied for a Schengen visa at the Swiss embassy and they gave me exactly 10 days for the dates of the application I submitted.

My husband (he's holding an american passport so he doesn't require any visa) now decides to extend our honeymoon for one more week.

They advised me to resubmit our application with the updated requirements (itineraries, tickets, etc.) They will have to cancel my original visa and issue another one (after evaluation).

Has anyone had a similar situation?

More info: I already have a previous Schengen visa with multiple entry and valid for 30 days stay.

Best Answer

I have not personally been in this situation and I don't know anybody who has but the advice you were given does make sense in light of all the relevant regulations. There are no provision that would allow you to get your visa amended easily. The only situation in which you are entitled to an extension is when you are already in the Schengen area and unable to leave because of force majeure or humanitarian reasons (i.e. not merely because you changed your mind and wish to stay longer).

If the trip is similar and all the documents are in order, I would not expect any issue with your new application but they will charge you €60 for the pleasure, although they could probably waive the fee if they wished (cancelling a visa and issuing a new one free of charge is in effect what consulates do when they make a mistake). Having used an earlier visa correctly should certainly help your application in any case.

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How can I extend my Schengen visa duration?

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 can visa be extended?

2020 up to the date on which all India travel restrictions are lifted, will have their visas extended without any cost for a period of 30 days after these international touring restrictions are over. You can request this extension through an online application on India's e-FRRO portal.

How can I extend 90 days in Europe?

What you can do though is to get a Schengen Tourist Visa for 90 days (3 months) and then get another 180 days (6 months) tourist visa for the UK or through other European countries and that would technically enable you to stay in the European area for a long time.

Can visa be extended online?

The short term visit visa may be extended maximum up to 270 days from the the date of arrival in three consecutive instances as grant 30 days on entry , 60 days at first extension and 90 days for second and third instances. For more details visit.

Schengen Visa Length of Validity (Europe Visa)

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