Schengen Visa Extension (Switzerland)
I'd applied for a Schengen visa for 66 days. But the Swiss embassy has approved me a visa for 40 days. Now that my non-refundable return tickets are booked, how can I extend my visa until the planned date? Is the best option to try for an extension before I fly out of India (in 5 days from today) or once I reach the Schengen states?
Best Answer
Is the best option to try for an extension before I fly out of India (in 5 days from today) or once I reach the Schengen states?
It is generally not possible to extend a Schengen visa from within the Schengen area. You therefore have three options: You can
try for an extension before you leave, or
change your travel plans, or
cancel your trip.
In my experience, changing a nonrefundable ticket may be less expensive or more expensive than buying a new ticket. You won't find out until you ask.
This is a great example of why visa applicants are advised not to make nonrefundable purchases until after the visa has been granted.
If the consulate made a mistake, then they will probably be willing to correct it, so you should definitely get in touch with them urgently to try to resolve this before your trip is scheduled to begin.
Pictures about "Schengen Visa Extension (Switzerland)"
Can I extend my Schengen Visa in Switzerland?
Generally speaking, you cannot extend a Schengen Visa during your trip, apart from in exceptional circumstances. If you want to extend your trip you will have to exit the Schengen Area and apply for a new visa to return and continue your visit.Can I extend my Swiss visa?
For how long can I extend the visa at most? The maximum stay for persons with permanent residence outside the Schengen area is 90 days within 180 days. However, the Migration Office of your current canton of residence will decide on the effective extension of the visa.How can I stay in Schengen Area longer than 90 days?
What you can do though is to get a Schengen Tourist Visa for 90 days (3 months) and then get another 180 days (6 months) tourist visa for the UK or through other European countries and that would technically enable you to stay in the European area for a long time.How long can you stay in Switzerland Schengen Visa?
A Schengen visa is valid for Switzerland and all other Schengen member states unless stated otherwise on the visa. Holders are permitted to stay for a maximum of 90 days in any 180-day period.Overstaying in the Schengen Zone - How to Extend Your Stay in Europe UPDATED
Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
Images: Nataliya Vaitkevich, Karolina Grabowska, Karolina Grabowska, Pixabay