Schengen business visa for an Indian on OPT in the USA [closed]

My office is planning to send me to the parent company in Germany for a 3-month business visit. I am currently working on OPT visa and my H1 will be filed this year (just stating in case this matters). My likely months of travel will be June-August.

So what is the process to apply for the Schengen visa? Will there be complications? I have read on the German mission's in the United States website that one has to be a US resident. Does that mean I have to be a permanent resident? Will I have a problem while returning from germany back to the USA?

If anyone was in the same situation I would like to know their answer!

Thanks.

Best Answer

Addressing the part of the question that is on topic:

I have read on the german missions in the United states, they mention that one has to be a US resident. Does that mean I have to be a permanent resident?

No. It just means that you must reside in the US, even if temporarily. Look at the documents they require to prove legal residence, and you'll see that other documents aside from those available to permanent residents are acceptable.

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Can Indian passport holder apply for Schengen visa from USA?

About four years from now, Indian passport holders will be able to obtain online a Schengen visa to visit any of the 26 Schengen Area member countries, including here France, Germany, and Italy, as the European Union's Commission is working to digitalize the procedures for obtaining a Schengen visa.

Can I travel for business on Schengen tourist visa?

Visa holders can visit any country within the Schengen Area for tourism purposes. Holders of this type of visa are not permitted to carry out any business activities, study or obtain employment. Visa holders can visit any country within the Schengen Area for business purposes.

Is Schengen visa from India open now?

Meaning Indian travelers can finally apply for their Schengen Visas. I should mention that only a hand full of Schengen Member States are open to Indians, and there are still strict COVID-19 requirements travelers need to meet.

Can Indians get multiple entry Schengen visa?

Multiple-entry visas are also available if you plan on traveling regularly to the Schengen Area. Indian nationals must apply for your Schengen Visa no more than six months, and no fewer than 15 days, before your trip.

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