Schengen visa: does the record of a withdrawn application entered in VIS?
I first received a rejection for short-stay tourist visa from Swiss consulate. I was going to multiple countries so in my haste to salvage my trip and money I lodged in a new application at the Slovenian embassy a day later. My intention wasn't to take advantage of a loophole, I had purposely altered my plans to not have to cancel my trip and made the stay in Slovenia the longest in the itinerary. Then I came online and found that visa shopping is an issue and is frowned upon. So I immediately withdrew my application by sending in a letter. I got my passport and all original application material two days later without any letter/written-directive from the embassy.
My question is: whether my request to withdraw will be entered in VIS. Do I need to address this scenario next time I submit an application. In New York, where I apply, you do not go face-to-face with an interviewer to explain the circumstances. Rather everything is handled through VFS (the very definition of evil corporation). So at best I can write a cover-letter and am wondering whether the visa-officer will know of this withdrawn application and, as a result, would it need addressing.
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Can I withdraw my Schengen visa application?
The withdrawal requires a written statement from the applicant, stating that they wish to withdraw the application. This may be submitted either as an original document with signature of the applicant.What if I made a mistake on my Schengen visa application?
What if I make a mistake on my Schengen Visa form - can I correct it? If you made a mistake on your visa application form - you will need to fill out a new one before your appointment at the consulate or visa application center.What does vis on Schengen visa mean?
VIS (Visa Information System) is a data exchange system between the Schengen Member States on visas. These countries share a freedom of movement common area with no internal border control. A common visa policy is applied in the area, requiring information sharing on visa applicants.Documents Required for Europe Tourist Visa - Schengen Visa Documents, How to arrange and submit them
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