Should I apply for a Schengen or UK visa first?
I have planned a short trip to Europe for 2 weeks. I am from India. The itinerary is New Delhi - - > London (4 days) - - > Amsterdam (3 days) - - > Prague (2 days) - - > Vienna (2 days) - - > Budapest (2 days)- - > New Delhi).
As the starting point of my trip is London, should I apply for a UK visa first? Or is it advisable to apply for a Schengen visa first?
This is my first international trip. So I want to be sure of the best possible way.
Best Answer
In general, you should always apply for visas in reverse order of your itinerary. That is, apply first for the visa of the last country you visit or transit, and apply last for the visa of the first country you visit or transit.
This is because countries in the middle of your itinerary will want to know that you can lawfully enter the next country on your itinerary. This is of particular importance for Schengen visas; if you can't demonstrate that you can lawfully enter the next country on your itinerary, and that you have the money to do so, your visa may be refused.
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Should my first trip be to the country which issued my Schengen visa?
There is no general requirement that you must enter the Schengen Area through the country that issued your visa. Your main destination may be different than your first destination. To prevent complications, stick to your itinerary as best you can.Should my first trip be to the country issued by Schengen visa can I enter a different Schengen country?
Your first country of entry is the country in which you enter the Schengen Area for the first time from the outside. It does not need to be the country that issued you with a Schengen Visa, as you must apply with the nation where you are planning to spend the majority of your stay in the Schengen Area.Does Schengen visa cover UK before Brexit?
No. After Brexit - the EU consists of 27 member states - while the Schengen Area contains 26 countries - not all of whom are in the EU. Ireland is not in the Schengen Area - while Norway Switzerland Iceland and Liechtenstein are all in the Schengen Area - but not in the EU. Britain is not in either group as of 2021.How long before my trip should I apply for a Schengen visa?
Yet, the recommended time to apply is at least 3 to 4 weeks before your trip. If you are applying to a country that deals with a particularly large number of applications, like France or Germany, you may want to apply slightly earlier to allow extra days for your Schengen Visa's processing time.APPLYING FOR A SCHENGEN VISA AS AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT IN THE UK | ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW
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