What are the options for a 3rd-World Passport Holder to extend a Class-C Schengen Visa? [duplicate]

I'm a Philippine passport holder. I got my Class C Schengen Visa but I was only given 20 days. What can I do to extend it even just for 90 days (I know that's the max allowed for Schengen short-stay visa)? Can I extend it while already in Europe?

Best Answer

You can apply to extend your visa while you're in a Schengen country, if your current visa is still valid.

However, you will not be successful unless there's a very serious reason, such as you becoming so ill that you cannot travel. If your visa was granted for 20 days, then the issuing country decided it should be enough, and your itinerary probably showed an intended stay of no more than 20 days. The European Commission website has a Schengen FAQ that states (Question 18):

When applying for a visa extension, you must show that due to force majeure or for humanitarian reasons or for serious personal reasons it is not possible for you to leave the territory of Member States before the expiry of your visa or the authorized period of stay

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How can I extend my Schengen Visa type C?

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.

Can I apply for Schengen Visa twice?

Schengen visas may allow for a single-entry or multiple entries. With a single-entry visa you can enter the Schengen area only once. This is indicated on the visa sticker by "01". With a visa allowing for two or multiple entries you may enter twice or several times during the validity of the visa.

How many times can I apply for a Schengen Visa in a year?

The 1-year MEV visa gives you the right to enter in the Schengen Zone as many times as you want, as long as you do not remain more than 90 days within this period.

How can visa be extended?

2020 up to the date on which all India travel restrictions are lifted, will have their visas extended without any cost for a period of 30 days after these international touring restrictions are over. You can request this extension through an online application on India's e-FRRO portal.

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