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I'm a non-EU citizen (Bolivian) currently studying a PhD in the UK. I'm thinking about having a trip throughout Europe. Does anybody know if I can apply for the Schengen visa within the UK where I'm a legally-established student but not a resident? Do I have to travel to my country of origin in order to apply?

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  • Why do you think that you are not a resident? For Schengen purposes, you most likely are considered one, especially if you are staying there for more than 6 months (i.e. not a on standard visitor visa). – Relaxed Jun 16 '16 at 18:59
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    You may not be a permanent resident, but if you are doing a PhD you are almost certainly a resident. – phoog Jun 16 '16 at 19:05
  • If you really are a visitor, it's more difficult but not necessarily impossible, see http://travel.stackexchange.com/questions/48756/can-indians-on-uk-tourist-visa-apply-for-schengen-tourist-visa-in-london and http://travel.stackexchange.com/questions/30771/applying-for-a-schengen-visa-as-a-tourist-in-london – Relaxed Jun 16 '16 at 19:11
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    You have 'normal residence' if your UK visa was issued for a term greater than 6 months – Gayot Fow Jun 16 '16 at 19:14

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Yes, as long as you have a UK residency permit valid for additional 3 months. Relevant quote from the Czech consulate in London:

  1. UK Residence permit (original plus photocopy) valid for at least 3 months beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area.
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