What to do in case you have to visit another state first…

What to do in case you have to visit another state first from what you’ve applied to in the beginning?

If you have been given a Schengen visa for going to a (for example) conference to another state but meanwhile the conference gets cancelled, you have to inform the embassy about the change and apply for a new visa if needed.

Not all European Union countries are part of the Schengen zone and not all Schengen states are part of the European Union.

This is an important fact to know because you will have different visa application procedures for each.

Can a complaint change the embassy’s mind if you get your visa rejected?

Many people benefit from writing a complaint letter to the embassy, also known as an appeal letter. You have to mention your strong reasons to convince the embassy to reconsider your visa.

What does having a Schengen Visa mean?

Having a Schengen visa means that you can travel to many developed European countries, like Germany, France, Italy, without having to stop at every border to get your passport checked.

Is the number of tourists increasing or decreasing in the Schengen Area?

Even though during this time all traveling is prohibited before the pandemic, every year the number of people that decide to travel to Europe increases. The different cultures attracted 16 million people to visit Schengen zone countries in the past years.

Can you travel to another country with the Schengen Visa if you get bored?

If you apply for a visa to Paris and during your stay there you get bored of the French language, don’t worry, the Schengen visa you hold gives you permission to cross the border to other Schengen states.

Non-EU nationals who require a Schengen visa but also have a national visa in one of the Schengen states.

They do not need to apply for another Schengen visa to visit the other states in the area for the duration of their stay.

How to know in which embassy to apply for a Schengen Visa?

Knowing at which embassy to apply at when you will be staying at multiple Schengen states varies from the main destination or where you will spend most of your days. You need to state this in your visa application. You also need to bring your passport and have health insurance.