UK/Schengen visa

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I am a British citizen living in South Africa and married to a South African citizen.

Does my wife need a visa to visit the UK with me (holiday)? Does my wife need a Schengen visa to visit Europe with me (holiday)?



Best Answer

Does my wife need a visa to visit the UK with me (holiday)?

Yes.

Does my wife need a Schengen visa to visit Europe with me (holiday)?

Yes, if by "Europe" you mean "the Schengen area," though as long as the UK remains in the EU free movement scheme, her visa should be free of charge and the application considered through an accelerated procedure.




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Is Schengen visa allowed in UK?

Can I Travel UK with Schengen Visa? You cannot travel to the UK with just a Schengen. The UK is not a part of the Schengen and will soon not be a part of the EU as well. As a result, they have an independent visa regime.

Which Schengen visa is easy from UK?

Lithuania is the easiest country to get a Schengen visa from, with only 1.3% of the short-term applications rejected in 2018. In total, 98.7% of the applicants for a Schengen Visa to Lithuania received a positive answer on their application.

Do UK need visa for Europe?

Although British citizens do not need a visa to visit Europe, they will need an ETIAS visa waiver from 2023. The European Travel Information and Authorisation System is being introduced to register visitors from visa-exempt non-EU nations.



How to apply for a Schengen Visa from the UK




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