Schengen Visas
Uniform European visa valid for
Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal,
Spain, Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Iceland.
Nationality requesting information:
As of March 26th, 1995, a new type of visa - the Schengen visa - was introduced by the following European countries: Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands,
Portugal and Spain.
A Schengen visa issued by an Embassy or Consulate of the above countries allows the holder to travel freely in all of these countries.
Where should I apply ?
- If you intend to visit only one Schengen country, you must apply at the Embassy or Consulate of that particular country. You apply at the Embassy or Consulate in whose jurisdiction you are a permanent resident.
- If you intend to visit several Schengen countries, you must apply for a visa at the Embassy or Consulate of the country which is your main destination.
- If you intend to visit several Schengen countries but do not have a main destination, you should apply for a visa at the Embassy or Consulate of the country which is your first point of entry.
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If you do not need a visa for the Schengen country which is your main destination or first point of entry, please note that you may require a visa for other Schengen countries you wish to visit. You should then apply at the Embassy or Consulate of the first Schengen country which does require you to have a visa.
Further Notes
Your stay is limited to 90 days within any 6 month period.
Please check each countries' requirements before assuming that you only require a Schengen for your European journey. For example Australians currently require a visa to visit Portugal.
You may be required to hold a return air ticket for some countries or other proof of onward travel.
Applying within the UK
If you are applying for your Schengen visa within the UK please bear in mind
- you need a minimum of 3-6 months left on both your passport and your UK visa
- not many embassies will issue visas to people who are in the UK on tourist visas of 6 months duration or less
| Austria |
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| France |
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| Germany |
You many apply through a visa agency only if you have previously held a German Schengen visa. Takes 1-4 days to get. |
| Greece |
Contact LTP (London) on 0207-9372288. Can apply in person but may take a couple of weeks in peak periods. The Embassy can only handle a maximum of 25 direct applications per day |
| Italy |
MUST apply in person and can take up to 4-5 weeks in peak periods |
| Belgium |
Contact visa agency listed below |
| Luxembourg |
Contact visa agency listed below |
| Netherlands |
Contact visa agency listed below |
| Portugal |
Contact visa agency listed below |
| Spain |
Contact visa agency listed below |
| Denmark |
Contact visa agency listed below |
| Sweden |
Contact visa agency listed below |
| Finland |
Contact visa agency listed below |
| Iceland |
Contact visa agency listed below |
Specialist Visa Agencies
The following visa agencies can help with Schengen visa applications where listed above
The Schengen Visa Office
Room 5a to 6
Level 2
9-15 Neal Street
Covent Garden
London WC2H 9PU
UK - Phone 020 7240 3535
Website: www.theschengenoffice.com
Email: info@theschengenoffice.com
Prince Visa Service
Head Office:
22 Norton House
Stockwell Park Road
London SW9 0UJ
UK - Phone 08703 505 007
UK - Fax 08703 505 006 |
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Website: www.princevisa.com
Email: info@princevisa.com
About Migration
19 Judy's Orchard
Westonzoyland
Somerset
United Kingdom
TA7 OHT
UK - Phone 0845 3910 247
Website: www.aboutmigration.com
Email: info@aboutmigration.com
