SA in UK require French Schengen
I am a South African currently in the UK (Wales) on a visiting visa. I work on a cruise line that has there embarkation in Monte Carlo (France). My company is stating a Schengen visa to basically get into France to join the ship not even 24hours later. Is it possible that I could apply for this visa in Cardiff at the French embassy (there is one), and what are the chances of it going thru/being successful. I have valid visas for the USA UK with a few outdated pass thru visas such as/for Italy (Schengen), Croatia, Greece. Would any or all of this help my case in getting a short stay visa for Monte Carlo.
Best Answer
Based upon what's written, you will not be successful in applying for a Schengen visa. This is because your status in the UK is visitor. Even though your visa has a two year duration, the limit of 6 months does not qualify as a South African who is resident in the UK, and hence the French will refuse your application.
You may be able to qualify for a short-term Seaman's visa...
Applicants for a seaman’s visa must be employed in any capacity on board a vessel, and seeking to enter France solely in pursuit of his/her calling as a seaman, with the intention of departing with the vessel or reshipping on other vessel that is bound for a foreign port or place or one coming to the France to join a vessel in this country.
Source: VFS Global
These visas are not part of the Schengen treaty and are very limited in terms of duration and mobility.
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