Validity of Schengen Visa after Change of Country of Residence (UAE)

Validity of Schengen Visa after Change of Country of Residence (UAE) - Modern villa with spacious yard in winter

Can I travel to Schengen country if I received Schengen tourist visa as a resident of UAE? But before travelling I have to cancel my UAE residency visa and I am not going to return to UAE.



Best Answer

A Schengen Visa is not invalidated when the applicant changes their residence country. There are eleven reasons given for revoking Schengen Visas, change of country of residence at is not listed as one of them. It is not a material change of circumstances.

REVOCATION OF AN ISSUED VISA

Legal basis: REGULATION (EC) No 810/2009 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 13 July 2009 establishing a Community Code on Visas (Visa Code), Article 34 and Annex VI - Pages 35 & 36

A visa shall be revoked where it becomes evident that the conditions for issuing it are no longer met.

  1. HANDBOOK FOR THE PROCESSING OF VISA APPLICATIONS AND THE MODIFICATION OF ISSUED VISAS
  2. REGULATION (EC) No 810/2009 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL



Pictures about "Validity of Schengen Visa after Change of Country of Residence (UAE)"

Validity of Schengen Visa after Change of Country of Residence (UAE) - Exterior view of luxurious residential house with roofed parking and spacious backyard in snowy winter countryside
Validity of Schengen Visa after Change of Country of Residence (UAE) - Backyard view of new modern luxurious cottage house with stone and wooden facade and illumination in winter countryside
Validity of Schengen Visa after Change of Country of Residence (UAE) - Exterior architecture of private suburban cottage house with stone and wooden facade and large windows overlooking spacious snow covered yard in winter day



Is my Schengen Visa still valid after Brexit?

As of January 1, 2021, the United Kingdom is officially a no longer a member of the European Union and its relationship to the Schengen Agreement remains unchanged. The Schengen visa does not give you permission to travel to the UK, but Schengen travel assurance from Europ Assistance covers you!

Can I travel to Europe with UAE residence permit?

Citizens of United Arab Emirates do NOT need a Schengen visa for short-term visits to the Schengen area. The bilateral agreement, signed on 6 May 2015, between the European Union and the United Arab Emirates, allows citizens of UAE to stay in the Schengen area without a visa for up to 90 days within any 180-day period.

Can I extend my Schengen Visa in another country?

Can I extend a Schengen Visa? 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.

What is the validity period of Schengen Visa?

The duration of stay within the Schengen Area is always 90 days for the type C Schengen visa, but the validity of the Schengen visa itself may change. For double or multiple entry (circulation visa) Schengen visas, the validity of the visa ranges from 6 months to 5 years.



Very Difficult Schengen Visa Countries List 2021




Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.

Images: Max Vakhtbovych, Max Vakhtbovych, Max Vakhtbovych, Max Vakhtbovych