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A short-stay visa issued for the Schengen area by any Schengen state.

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I'm from Mumbai, India. I want to travel to Europe as a tourist but my salary is low ( €190/month)

I plan to visit various EU countries like Germany, Netherlands, France, Spain or Portugal in a span of 25-30 days. I have a friend currently living in Germany who is a student ( and who I want to meet) willing to write sponsorship letter as I…
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Schengen Visa as Seafarer

I have a valid schengen visa, type C with multiple entry. I applied it as a seafarer for the purpose of joining the ship. My question is that, can I use it to visit a friend in schengen area? I am already home.
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Is it allowed to spend a night in the first entry country before moving to the main destination?

I have booked to spend a night in the first entry point which is Germany. Then in the second day I'm going to move to the main destination (Switzerland), where my visa has been issued, by car.Is that illegal and I have to have a flight to the main…
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Submitting fingerprints for Schengen visa: determine whether 5 years have passed?

I've had several Schengen visas pre-COVID. On one occasion I have been fingerprinted during visa application, but I do not remember exactly which visa was this. Now I'm going to apply for a new Schengen visa, and one of the questions is whether my…
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When was the five day Schengen Transit Visa (type B) abolished?

The original Schengen agreement mentions a transit visa authorising its holder to pass through the territories of the Contracting Parties once, twice or exceptionally several times en route to the territory of a third State, provided that no…
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Not going to the Schengen country that issued your visa because of genuine reasons

I had a trip planned - 3 days in Greece and 2 1/2 days in Paris together. I submitted the travel itinerary and got a multiple-entry Schengen visa from the Greek embassy as it was my main destination. But unfortunately I couldn't make the planned…
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Greece Schengen Visa for Seaman

I joined a Belgian flag vessel docked in Greece, had a 2 week Schengen visa single entry, now that said visa is expired long time now do I need to go back and get another visa to continue my stay? What are my options to be able to stay in Greece…
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Geneva to Chamonix with French Issued Visa

I am resident in London, 9 years so far and I am travelling from London to Chamonix France on a Schengen Visa that will be issued by France for the duration of my trip, 7 days precisely. However, have been checking for the best route to get to…
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Can I use my Schengen visa for a different purpose and from different port of entry?

I have a valid multiple entry schengen business visa issued by the German embassy for a duration of 1 year. I was supposed to travel at the beginning of May 2019 to Germany and use this visa but unfortunately my business trip got cancelled.…
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To visit Colmar, which schengen visa do I need? France or Switzerland?

I am going to visit Colmar for three days and my plane will be land to Basel-Mulhouse airport. I am a non-Europe citizen. Should I apply for a Schengen visa through Switzerland or France?
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Is it possible to get a visa at the France embassy in Washington for NYC residents?

I'm trying to book an appointment iat the France consulate in NYC but it’s all booked up. I bought the tickets for the end of July and I'm now afraid I can't get a visa. Is it possible to go to the French Embassy in Washington to get a visa, because…
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Does issuing a residence permit revoke a Schengen visa?

I have a 4-year Schengen visa issued for tourist purposes. It is valid until the beginning of 2019. In addition to that, I have a 1-year residence permit from a Schengen member state (both a plastic card and a kind of sticker in the passport), which…
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What does 'Schengenstaten' means in Schengen Visa

I got my Schengen visa approved from the Netherlands embassy today. On the visa in the "Valid For" column they filled in "Schengenstaten." What is meant by that? Does it allow me to travel all countries in Schengen area? During the visa application…
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Schengen visa spouse of British citizen with ILR

I hold a British passport and my wife has a non-EU passport. She holds a Biometric Residence Permit, Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), but it was obtained through settlement via Tier 2. Her residence permit is not via spouse of UK citizen. We are…
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About the reference title in the Videx form (Germany visa)

I will apply for a German tourist visa and I will stay in 3 different hotels. When I fill in the reference title, I select the hotel option but there is only one hotel option. How do I enter the address of the other 2 hotels? Or, how should it be…
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