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Will having different names in my passport versus academic diploma be a problem when applying for a Schengen tourist visa?
There's a surname written in my passport, but none in my academic diploma. Will this be a problem while applying for a Schengen tourist visa? Which documents should i submit for my tourist visa?
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Should I fill out this request (and/or anything else) as instructed by the UK Embassy?
I am Egyptian. I've applied for UK visa in October 2015. I got rejected. However, I only got a stamp on my passport, as per my travel agent, I didn't receive a official rejection letter. I am not sure ...
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How can I document my relation to a friend for the purposes of Schengen visa
I'm a Russian national planning to visit my friend A in Portugal. A is also a Russian national, married to a Portugal national B. B is willing to provide me with a term of responsibility letter, that ...
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Meaning of “BNL1” and “BNL2” on Schengen visa sticker?
I have got two Schengen business visas in 2014 and 2015 and I traveled through Schengen area. Now I have got my 3rd business visa. The question I want to ask is that on previous two visa stickers ...
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Holder of the 1951 Convention travel document issued by an EU country
I am a holder of the UN 1951 Convention travel document issued by Malta - an EU country. I have been travelling within the Schengen area for many years. In one week I'm going to Denmark for a week and ...
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As a recent graduate, what is my "current occupation" for a Schengen visa application?
I just graduated from my university and am accepted in a Summer School in Hungary related to my studies, for two weeks. I'm going to apply for a Schengen visa.
What should I mention as my occupation ...
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What is Social Cover in case of disease in France? [closed]
I am traveling to France on Short Stay visa for two months from India. However apart from my other documents like Convention De Stage & Health Insurance, it was also suggested to submit a Social ...
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What is a notarized copy of the Green Card (I-551) for Schengen visa application?
Schengen visa application from within the U.S. requires "a notarized copy of the Green Card (I-551) for Schengen visa application". I do not understand what is it.
Notary public in the US certify the ...
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Is a hold on a ticket sufficient proof of flight reservation for French visa?
I've applied for a student short stay visa for France (on an Indian passport) and the local consulate required the following for the application : Copy of personal return flights reservation with ...
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Can I get a Schengen visa if my UK visa expires in 2 months?
I'm an Ecuadorian citizen but I have been in the UK as a social volunteer for 8 months and I have a valid UK visa until the 30 of august of 2016 and a schengen visa valid until the 24 of June of 2016. ...
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Schengen visa application form: Parent as Sponsor? [duplicate]
An organization will be providing accommodation and food. As I am still a student (but NOT A MINOR), my father will be paying for my whole ticket and other expenses. My father is in the country I'm in,...
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How much financial proof do I need to show for a Schengen visa for a 14-day trip to Italy?
My wife and I are planning a 14-day trip to Italy. How much financial proof would each one of us have to show for proof of sufficient funds for expenses as needed by Schengen visa? The calculation ...
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Re-using a multiple entry visa, do I need to document my stay to the customs officer?
I have been to France with schengen visa before 2 months. I am planning to go to Germany now. The visa is still valid and it is multiple entry. That should be sufficient for my Germany travel. Do I ...
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Traveling with expired permesso di soggiorno and valid passport [closed]
Can I cross Schengen borders with an expired permesso di soggiorno
and poste renewal receipts with a valid non-EU passport ?
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What documents are required to apply for a Schengen visa?
I am applying for a Schengen visa for a month and my travel dates will be within this month for a period of 15 days. I can give approximate dates of intended travel and return but could not book ...
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Travelling to Greece with a refugee travel document while green card is still being processed
I plan to travel from the U.S. to Greece. I have my refugee travel document but my green card application is still being processed. I have all the paperwork but I'm still waiting to be officially ...
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Bank statements, income tax return, Schengen visa
I am an Indian citizen, I have got an invitation for a job interview in Germany, so I would require a Schengen Visa and I am applying under tourist category.
The company inviting me for interview is ...
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Proving your financial stability if you are a freelancer [duplicate]
I'm planning my big Europe trip, and I'm quite excited about it!
I have received a grant to attend a programmer conference in September, and I have an invitation letter from them. Since it's a ...
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Schengen visa application: what are some helpful tips for preparing?
Lots of people would like to visit the Schengen area for a holiday or to visit family, or even to go for longer-term visa arrangements in the Schengen area. In order to do this, they need a Schengen (...
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Invitation letter for a Schengen visa for Denmark
I plan to visit Denmark for 5 days during holiday season here in the States. I'll require a Schengen visa to enter Denmark. When I was going though the checklist for the visa application, there is one ...
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Does a non-EU Spouse of a UK national need a visa to visit the Schengen area?
I am a British national resident in the UK. My wife is Jordanian, resident in the UK with me. She has a UK biometric residency permit. We were married in the UK and the marriage is registered in the ...
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Lost Passport with Schengen visa in France - need to travel to Italy - Applying for a new Schengen from Italian embassy while in france
I did see a couple of questions which are similar but I still see no clear/concrete answer, hence I am asking it again.
I am a student from India here in Grenoble, France on an internship for the ...
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What should I write in "Member states of destination" on Schengen visa applications?
I am traveling to Paris staying there for 5 days then flying to Spain and staying there for 10 days.
My understanding is that since Spain is where I am spending most of the time then I should apply ...
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Name in passport as BCA in place of ABC; cause for visa refusal?
My name in my passport is written in the wrong order, i.e. in place of ABC it is written as BCA. Can this be a reason for rejection of a visa to Germany? If yes, is there any solution? What steps ...
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Do I need an appostile when providing documents for a Danish short-term visa?
Hi I am an Indian citizen and I would like to visit Aarhus University, Denmark for a month in this summer. I have an invitation letter from them saying that they are providing me travel and local ...
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What is "employer letter" for Schengen when I'm in college?
One of the requirements to apply for a Schengen visa to Germany from the US is
reference letter from your employer
I'm a student in a university. Do I just need a document confirming that I'...
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Booked two separate accommodations after getting a visa, is it a problem?
I already have a Schengen visa when I applied I had hotel booked for the full length of my stay. I found a deal with an apartment through airbnb.com and booked the apartment and the hotel (about half ...
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Health Insurance for schengen visa?
Applying for schengen visa requires Health insurance policy with a minimum coverage of €30,000 for emergency hospital and repatriation expenses.
I will be visiting Italy with my mother and father for ...
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How can we document the socio-professional standing required for a Schengen visa?
My family and I are planning a holiday trip to Italy from India.
I was reading the list of documents required for our visa application and saw a requirement to document our socio-professional ...
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Secondary school leaving certificate nostrification in Czech Republic [closed]
I am a Ukrainian citizen. I have applied for a bachelor's degree program at the University of South Bohemia (Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic), and they have accepted my application on the condition ...
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