Schengen visa apply in UK

I am a UK citizen married to a Filipina. We will be going to the UK soon. My wife has a UK visit visa and we plan to visit other EU countries. Does my wife need a Schengen visa and if she does can she apply for one while in the UK?. Thank you

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Best Answer

Yes, she should get a Schengen visa. She should normally apply where she resides, so if you can do that, you should. However, as the family member of an EU citizen (you), she should also be able to get a visa in the UK. The problem is that you might be hard-pressed to find a consulate that will agree with that statement.

In any event, the visa should be free of charge and issued quickly.

If you're planning to visit Europe by train or ferry, you can try your luck without a visa, but it's a little risky.

For more information, have a look at the freedom of movement directive and, if you'd rather avoid slogging through the legal text, the summary.

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Does Schengen visa apply to London?

For now, as a UK national, you don't need a visa to enter any of the EU countries. However, you are required to have a valid UK passport when travelling to any of the EU countries. As a non-EU citizen, you must have a passport and you might also need a Schengen visa to travel to Europe from the UK.

How can I get Schengen in UK?

The required documents to apply for a Schengen visa in UK are as following: Visa application form. The Schengen visa application form is the same for each of the member states. You can download it online or require it from the embassy.

Can I get a visa for Europe from UK?

Although the UK is now outside the EU, British citizens do not need a visa to enter the Schengen Area and stay short-term. Although there are no visa requirements for UK citizens, travellers will need to apply for ETIAS from May 2023.

Is Schengen visa available for UK?

Can I Travel UK with Schengen Visa? You cannot travel to the UK with just a Schengen. The UK is not a part of the Schengen and will soon not be a part of the EU as well. As a result, they have an independent visa regime.

How to apply for a Schengen Visa from the UK

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