Schengen visa expires before travel ban ends, can I ask for an extension instead of reapplying?
Today I got my schengen visa approved which I had applied for before the pandemic. I had plans to visit the Netherlands. Sadly, the Netherlands has a travel ban effective till April 19th and my visa expires on April 25th.
Let's say I am unable to utilize my visa, would I have to apply again with all the fees and everything, or can I write a letter to the embassy for an extension?
Best Answer
Right now, you must apply for a new visa, and it doesn't look like fees are refunded or waived:
Is a visa fee refundable? Visa fees for visas that have not been used by COVID-19 cannot be refunded. A new application must be submitted.
I have not travelled to the Netherlands yet. Can the period of my already issued visa be extended? The duration of issued visas of travelers who have not yet been able to travel to the Netherlands due to cancelled flights cannot be extended. A new visa application must be submitted.
Whether this changes in due course is something no one knows right now.
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Can I renew my visa before it expires or do I have to wait until after its expiration date?
You do not have to wait until your current visa expires. You can apply for a new visa even if your current visa is valid.Can I renew my Schengen Visa after it expires?
A visa can be extended if you have stayed less than 90 days in the Schengen Area over the last 180-day period and if you have not exceeded the validity period of your visa. The conditions for granting an extension of a Schengen Visa are very strict and your reason for applying must be serious and unforeseeable.What happens if my Schengen Visa expires?
Authorities will also punish you whether your overstay beyond your Schengen Visa's validity was intentional or unintentional. You could receive a fine, immediate deportation or even get banned from entering the Schengen Area for a period.Can I ask for visa extension?
If you want to extend your I-94 date or extend US visitor visa stay in the United States, you must file a request with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on the Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Non-immigrant Status before your authorized stay expires.Overstaying in the Schengen Zone - How to Extend Your Stay in Europe UPDATED
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