What should I write in the “Residency Permit Number or Equivalent” field of the Schengen visa application form as a student on F1 visa in the US?

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I am an international graduate student on F1 visa in the US. I need to have a Schengen visa to attend a conference in France.

I have a question about the application form. In the section “Details of your identity” it asks:

“Residence in a country other than the country of current nationality: No Yes. Residence permit no. or equivalent ................. Expiry Date ................... Date of Issue .................”

Since I don’t have a green card, I think that I don’t have a residence number but the word “equivalent” is confusing.

I mean should I just leave everything blank, or should I enter my US visa number (given in red) along with the expiry and issue date of my visa?

There is no other section in the form which asks about my US visa information.

Thanks in advance for your help.






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What is member state of first entry in Schengen Visa?

26. Member of state of first entry: This is where you are entering the Schengen area for the first time on your visa period. For example, if you receive a Schengen visa and you fly from Egypt to France, and this is the first time you enter the Schengen area on that visa, your state of first entry will be France.

How do I fill out a Schengen Visa?

How to Fill-in the Schengen Visa Application Form
  • Surname (Family Name) Write your name as indicated on your passport (Please do not add the words \u201cmarried name\u201d and the name of your husband)!
  • Surname at birth (Former Family Name) ...
  • First Name(s) ...
  • Date of Birth. ...
  • Place of Birth. ...
  • Country of Birth. ...
  • Current Nationality. ...
  • Gender.


  • Where can I find the number of last biometric Schengen Visa?

    Your Schengen Visa number This is found in the top right corner of your visa sticker.

    Is student visa a Schengen Visa?

    The Student Schengen Visa is basically a Europe Study Visa for a short span. So, the student visa for Europe lets a student stay in the member countries of the Schengen Zone for a maximum of 3 months.



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