Traveling in other Schengen countries with photo copy residence permit along with passport?
Currently, I am a non EU national staying in France. Recently, my residence permit (titre-de-sejour) has expired and it is in the process of renewal. So, a temporary residence permit (récépissé) is issued to me which essentially certificates the renewal of French residence permit but also clearly mentions that it valid only with the expired/old residence permit. By French law, this both documents allow me to travel inside Schengen area. Besides, it is not my first temporary residence permit (récépissé), so again traveling in Schengen is valid.
Now trouble begins here, my wallet was stolen in Paris metro few days ago. So, I lost my expired French residence permit (titre-de-sejour). Formally a police complaint has been filed in Paris, Police handed over me the copy of police report clearly mentioning my French residence permit (titre de sejour) is stolen. Fortunately, my passport and temporary residence permit (récépissé) are safe. It will take long time for new residence permit.
I have to appear for interview in Rotterdam (Netherlands) on urgent basis. I possess a photo copy of expired titre-de-sejour, original Passport, temporary residence permit (récépissé) and police report. On the pretext of this event, Is it
- legal to cross borders by train with this set of documents?
- what are possible fines and other repercussions if police or other authorities object the photocopy of expired French residence permit in Netherlands or Belgium?
Best Answer
As the poster above said, if you are eligible for the crossing, it is legal, but proving so will be a bigger trouble. In any case, this is discussing legal finesse. In practice it is perfectly okay, you will almost certainly encounter no border control (it is in fact largely illegal to conduct border control inside Schengen without a specific reason) and even in the unlikely case that you are to present some credentials, the average officer will be very understanding.
However if you are arabic blood or look like you might be, expect some scrutiny. The recent movement of refugees has made some countries tighten their border control and the atmosphere is less laid back at the moment.
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Can I travel to other Schengen countries with residence permit?
A long stay visa or a residence permit issued by a Schengen State allows you to travel or stay in other Schengen States, while respecting the maximum duration of a \u201cshort stay\u201d (a stay of "90 days in any 180 day period").Is there passport control between Schengen countries?
The Schengen area comprises 26 European countries. There is normally no passport control on the borders between these countries. If you have a valid visa or residence permit in one of these countries, you can also visit the other Schengen countries.Can I travel in Europe with titre de Sejour?
A: We checked with the Interior Ministry for you and unfortunately no, this is not appropriate. The carte de s\xe9jour is only valid in France. To travel around the other Schengen countries you should have with you a valid passport or national identity card.Can I enter Schengen with Romanian residence permit?
Even though Romania has not yet joined the Schengen Area, foreigners can use a valid Schengen visa to enter the country. A multiple-entry Romania Schengen visa is valid for short stays. Schengen visas will be required by non-exempt visitors once Romania gains full Schengen membership.THE SCHENGEN ZONE TRAVEL EXPLAINED - DIGITAL NOMAD TV
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