Schengen visa for non-EU spouse
I am an EU citizen (French) living in Asia (Indonesia). I would like to take my non-EU spouse on holiday to Holland and am wondering if DIRECTIVE 2004/38/EC applies in obtaining a free short term Schengen visa without having to show bank statements and hotel bookings. We don't want to move to Europe, just visit. We will also visit the UK and Ireland and both of those countries' embassies tell me that my spouse's visa is free but the Dutch embassy says we need to apply and pay like any other tourist and also show bank statements and hotel bookings etc.
Best Answer
You'll still be required to obtain an entry Visa for your wife, unless she obtains residency in your home country. Unfortunately, Europe basically won't recognize your marriage in that regard until she obtains her citizenship in France as your spouse.
Are bank account statements really an issue? You just get one and go to the consulate in Indonesia. Here's a link as requested Remember that marriage by itself has no bearing on your partner's citizenship until she applies for citizenship in France.
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Do I need a Schengen visa if I am married to an EU citizen?
If you are travelling to the Schengen area as the spouse of an E.U. citizen, you should apply for the European Spouse Schengen Visa.Can I bring my non-EU spouse to Spain?
Generally, the non-EU/EEA partner will need to get a Spanish visa to enter Spain. Then, they can apply for an EU family member residence card from the local Foreigner's Office. If the relationship ends, the non-EU/EEA partner must reapply for a new residence permit within six months.Can non-EU family member travel to Europe without visa after Brexit?
If you are travelling without your EU family member, then travelling with your passport ('visa-exempt' national), or with your passport and visa ('visa-required' national) will give you the right to stay in the Schengen zone for no more than 90 days in any 180-day period.How can a couple apply for Schengen visa?
You will need a Schengen Visa application form and two recently taken passport-style photos, a passport from your home country, or other travel documents that are less than 10 years old and valid for at least three months after your departure date from the Schengen Area.Exercising EU Treaty Rights | How to Apply for a Schengen Visa (Direct Family Members) | Kate Bladon
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