Obtaining a UK and Schengen Visa in a Single Application or Single Step in China
Normally, the UK does not participate in Schengen and does not honour Schengen visas; and there is no reciprocity between Belgium and the UK where tourist visas are concerned. As a probable result, and historically, there has been no commingling of operations in the application process.
If a Chinese national in China contemplates visiting the UK and Schengen (via Belgium) in a single visit, is there a possibility of combining their visa application? Or making their application in a single step? Is there a "one-stop-shop" available? If so, how would a Chinese national take advantage of it?
Note: Schengen requires Chinese nationals to have a visa prior to departure. The UK has a similar requirement. There is no opportunity for a Chinese national to receive "leave to enter" at the border in either country.
Note: Chinese nationals are the largest base of end-users in the UK visa regime, with slightly under a half-million visitor visas annually.
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Can you apply for UK and Schengen visa at the same time?
In fact, you can even possess a UK and Schengen visa together and visit one after the other. Although lucky for the Chinese people, they can literally apply for the UK and Schengen visa together on one application form.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 travel to multiple Schengen countries with single entry visa?
With one-entry visa you can travel the Schengen area only once. It is indicated in your visa as \u201c01\u201d. With two-entries or multi-entries you can respectively travel to the Schengen area twice or several times during the visa validity period. I HAVE A VALID LONG STAY VISA/ RESIDENCE PERMIT FOR A SCHENGEN AREA COUNTRY.Can I apply for two Schengen visas at the same time?
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.How to apply for a Schengen Visa from the UK
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