Do I have enough time to get Schengen visa application processed?
How long does it take to process a Schengen visa application?
Schengen visa processing times vary from consulate to consulate.
At some Schengen consulates your visa may be issued on the same day (it is a very rare occasion though), others will require from a few days to a few weeks, depending on the applicant’s nationality. You should plan your trip to the Schengen area well in advance.
Normally, you may apply for a Schengen visa 3 months before your planned trip. Do not postpone the submission of your visa application – there is no fast track service at the Schengen consulates and if your Schengen visa is not ready on time, you will have to delay or even cancel your booked holidays.
To make sure your Schengen visa will be ready on time you need to check with the consulate of the country which is going to be your main destination how long they take to process visa applications for your nationality. You can contact the consulate or visa application centre on line or give them a call on the number you will find on their web site. Usually, you need to book an appointment to come and submit your Schengen visa application. Most Schengen consulates require personal applicants to submit their applications in person – they want to see each applicant personally. Only four Schengen countries let third parties obtain visas on applicant’s behalf; they are France, Switzerland, Portugal and Estonia. Norway allows non-personal applications only if the applicant has already had a Norwegian Schengen visa and it can be found in their current or previous passport.
It is not always possible to book an appointment with a consulate or a visa application centre straight away. Sometimes there are no slots for appointments and you have to wait for a few days or even weeks to be able to schedule an appointment to submit a Schengen visa application.
Please bear this in mind when you decide to obtain a Schengen visa.
If you have any questions, please visit our visa consultation page.
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I have a Pakistani passport and intent to travel to Paris for 5 days. I have a valid UK HSMP visa. How can I have the application processed and when can I expect th visa to be issued?
Hi Fred,
It takes 15 working days after the submission to process a visa application for Pakistani passport holder. To answer the first part of your question
we need to know if you live in England or Scotland.
Two questions:
Is it possible for me to apply for a Shengen Visa in the UK whilst I am vacationing there? I have lived in the UK, held spousal and visitor visas and would like to enter Italy for my 40th birthday but cannot do so because I have to travel from Grand Cayman (where I reside) to Jamaica (closest office) to apply and won’t be able to do so before my travel starts in June.
How long would a Shengen Visa for a South African passport take?
Hi! No, I am afraid you cannot apply for a Schengen visa from the UK unless you are a resident here.
hello,
am a Nigerian and want to knw how many days it will take to process portugal visa and if u can also help me i want to know if they have embassy in Nigeria.
Hi Edmund,
We are only dealing with UK residents. If you hold a UK residence permit it will take 2 to 3 weeks to obtain a visa for Portugal from the date of appointment.
Hi,
I’m holding a Thai passport and have a tier 1 post-study work visa. I’ve been working here in the UK (England) for 2 months now. How long does it take to process my Schengen visa to Spain?
Chhers,
Hi Issaree,
You can apply for Spain Schengen visa after you have been a resident in the UK for 6 months. It will take 5-7 working days to process your visa application after you submit your documents. You will need to book an appointmnet first.
Hello sscvisa,
I am a student from Vietnam, my UK visa is valid until 2012 and my passport is valid until 2018. I’m planning to travel to Italia this July for a week but the appointment slots in Italian consultant are all full until late August so I’m thinking of getting a visa from other country’s consultant which is not as full as in Italian consultant. Can you suggest me any other countries that I can easily apply for a visa at this time period? and could you tell me how long does the visa process take for a Vietnamese passport holder like me?
Many thanks in advance!
Hello,
I am an egyptian passport holder,and yet have never been to any European country before..I plan to be visiting England after a couple of months,but still I expect all first mishaps considering having a Schengen Visa..My question is,how many days could be expected to have my visa issued? And if it is easy to get a first Scengen visa in my passport,if all requirements of documents and funds are actually met?
Hi Yehia,
It takes minimum 15 working days from the day of submission to process a Schengen visa application for an Egyptian passport holder.
With some embassies it may take even longer. For example, if you decide to go to Spain, you will have to wait for 4 weeks till your passport comes back after the appointment day.
hello
if i m working for a company in SURREY UK, and i have to go to europe for work in every month. so what will be the procedure and how long it will take to have that european countries visa.
please let me know asap, i need to joined a company they asking can u travel continously to france germany etc for work if you have HSMP visa.
so can you please let me know i’ve got HSMP on pakistani pp
KR
RAHEEL
Hello, I’m a british citizen and my husband has his residency permit on a Nigerian passport. We’re planning a holiday to Portugal for the 26th of August but his appointment at the Portuguese embassy is not until the 22nd of August. What are the chances of hin getting his visa on time and what options do we have? Thank you.
None, unfortunately. They may not even accept his visa application, because it takes two weeks to process a visa for Nigeria passport holders.
Hi, I have a Chinese passport and intend to travel to Spain for 7 days from 2nd Sep – 9th Sep. I have a valid UK tier5 (temporary worker) visa which is valid until Apr 2012. My appointment with Spainish consulate is on 26th Aug, one week before the holiday. Can you please advise will I get my visa issued in time? Thanks.
I have a pakistani passport and intend to travel for Spain for a 4 day holiday. How long does it take to get the visa for spain? I live in England and am on PSW with a full time permanent employment. I have also had 2 schengen visas before. One for summer 2008 and one last year in 2009.
Hello, I’m an Indian citizen and I’m working on a valid work permit in UK. We’re planning a holiday to France on 26th August. I don’t have a schengen visa. Is it possible to get the schengen visa before 26th via French embassy? Thanks very much.
Hello. I have an Indian passport and leave to remain in the UK till November 2014.
I am traveling to Spain on may 10th but have only got appointment on 3rd may.
Does that leave enough time as Monday 6th may is a bank holiday? Also, can I apply
to the French embassy (although not going yo france) as I have heard that they are quicker with
issuing visas?
Thank you.
You should get your visa in time for your travel. France will probably take the same amount of time, taking into account that you need to book an appointment first.
hi, i am a pakistani passport holder with a uk work permit (expiring Dec 2014). i wish to travel to spain on the 1st of june. i have an appointment for tuesday 14th may. will i be able to get my visa on time? thank you.
Yes, you should get your visa by then.
i have mongolian passport and valid uk visa how long it will take to get schengen visa
Hi Enzo,
It will take between 3 and 5 working days from the day of submission which is the appointment day.
Hi, i am filipino and planning to visit to France, my question is how long does it take to process my Schengen visa to France? my application is actually under process for 28 days now. How long normally it will take to get the schengen visa for my nationality?
Hi,
I have Indian passport and valid UK work permit VISA.I have already stayed in UK more than 6 months…How much time it will take to get schenzen tourist visa?…do i need to submit application personnaly?..where to submit application?…
Please guide.
Thanks in advance
We can provide you with a step by step guidance, the cost of the service is £30. You can find the details on our website.
i have a nigerian passport and have visited schengen area recently. how long will it take to process my visa? I having an appointment for the 30th November.. will i be able to get it back before the 8th december?
Last time i applied it took 5 working days.
Thanks
Hi,
I have a Malaysian passport and am currently holding a student visa, doing my degree in the UK. I was hoping to travel to netherlands on the 19th. I was wondering how long would it require to get a schenghen visa if i apply by monday (5th)
Thanks.
Hi there!
I am a Canadian Permanent Resident; I am from Toronto and I hold a Bangladeshi passport; I am here for 3 years to study Law LLB at leicester. I plan to travel around europe quite a lot; previously I have obtained Schengen Visa to come to a wedding in germany and I travelled to Paris, and Berlin. Now Since I am here in Europe; I plan to make short vacation trips to Costa Bravo, Frankfurt, Barcelona, and other parts such as Switzerland; It depends on the schedule of school as well the kind of deal for vacation I get ( as I am a student). Now in Canada; if you apply for a US visit Visa; they usually give to you for a year; What is the probability for me to obtain something as such in respect to Schengen visa? Please advise me.
By the way I arrived in Uk, in October 2011
Hi, I am an exchange student from Singapore about to go for my exchange program for 5 months to Portugal. I understand that I will need my student visa, but I am afraid that I cannot get it done before my school term starts. Am I allowed to temporarily enter Portugal first while waiting for my student visa to be ready? I would really appreciate a speedy reply as time is short. chuachengliang@gmail.com
Hi dear
I have spouse visa of uk and I came here in December. I got a good job and got a contract as well. I am planning to go on holiday from 9th of match to 14th of march I have Pakistani passport, and eife is british can you please suggest me which is the best place for holiday and can I get visa for France if I want to see Disney Land ?
Many thanks
K.khan
hi,
i have indian passport, living in UK for three years and travelled to france last year, how long will it take to get schengen visa for monaco(france) as my appointment date is 22 march and my flights are booked for 30th march
(.
thanksin advance
Hi Kaush,
It takes 3 working days to process a visa application for Indian passport holders, so your visa should be ready on 26 March.
isnt march easter a busy time so doesnt it take longer to process?
Yes, it may take longer because of the upcoming Easter holidays.
Hi I’m a student in the UK with a Myanmar passport. I have gotten the schengen visa twice before but I want to know how long it’d take to get it because my appointment is on the 29th and my trip is on the 6th. Also I want to know how long it’d take to get a Tunisian visa. Thank you. I am going on a cruise so the schengen countries are France Italy and Spain. Will the decision making take longer ?
I am holding an Indian Passport and having a valid UK visa. i would like to visit France with family for tourism, my tickets are booked for 7th April but i have got the appointment for 27th March, would it be possible to get the Schengen visa within 7 working days?
hi!i’m in england at the moment..
i have Turkish passport.i would like to go to Amsterdam next month.
how long shengen visa takes if i consult from england?
and how many days ago i have to consult?
thanx for your help
Are you a resident of the UK or are you a tourist here? If you are a tourist, you cannot apply for your Schengen visa form the UK, you need to do it in your home country.
Hi,
I am a indian citizen living in UK on a Post Study work visa. I wanted to know how many days does it take for the processing of a shengen visa to go germany on a tourist visa if applying from london.
Thanks
Hi Jijo,
Your visa application is normally processed within one week, but it takes time to get an appointment slot with the German embassy. It may not be available for a month or even longer.
Hi, I have a Nigerian passport but I also have indefinite leave to remain. I’m looking to travel to Portugal for a week and Spain for 5 days. Can I get a schengen visa with multiple entries from the Portuguese embassy? Or do I have to go through an agency? I live in Manchester
Hi Joy,
You need to apply for your visa at the Portuguese Consulate in Manchester. They normally issue single entry visas, which means that it will only cover your trip to Portugal. If you are looking to get a multi entry visa, plan a short holiday to France, and apply for a French Schengen visa – you can get a 6 month multi entry visa provided that all visa supporting documents are correct. If you need more guidance and advice, please book a consultation on our web site.
Hi,
I am an Indian citizen working in UK since 1.5 years under Tier 2 visa. I want to go to Spain on April 15th for holiday. Can I get a Schengen Visa before that if I try for appointment now?
It normally takes about 5-10 days from the day of your appointment.
Hi. I’m in Nigeria and need a schengen visa for a meeting in Geneva in 3weeks. How long will it take me to get the visa?
If you live in Nigeria, you need to contact the Swiss Consulate and find it out through them. We are based in the UK, so we can only advise on Schengen visas which are processed from this country. Good luck!
Hello,
How long does it generally take an Indian national living in London(Business trip) to get a French Schengen visa for tourism purposes, say for 3 days?
Hello there! Do you mean you hold a UK business visa? If so and you are not a resident in the UK, I’m afraid you cannot get a Schengen visa from London, you need to do it in the country of your permanent residence.
Hello,
I am planning to go to Austria for 12 days. I am Kazakhstani citizen with Tier 4 visa (postgraduate student in UK for more than 6 months already).Can you please advise how long will it take to get visa?
Thank you in advance
Regards,
Aibek
Hello there! It takes about 5 working days to get the visa but you may have to wait until an appointment at the visa centre is available and this can take up to a few weeks. So, in total (getting an appointment + visa processing time) can add up to 3 or more weeks.
hello i m singh i want to know how many days for schengan visa for italiy taken
Hello! It takes between 3 and 10 working days to get the visa but you also need to remember that sometimes you have to wait a few weeks before you can get an appointment to be seen at the visa centre or consulate.
Seems my comment was deleted(
Anyway, how long does it take to process a visa application to travel to Austria for Kazakhstani passport holder? I have 4tier visa (postgraduate student in UK for more than 6 months already)
Appreciate your assistance.
Regards,
Aibek
I have a Indefinite leave to remain in uk. I would like to visit France, planning a trip on 6th. Earliest appointment is for 1st May. Is it advisable to plan ?
You can certainly try but if you want to be sure that you get the visa in time for your trip it is best to do it through a visa agency because they can lodge French visa applications almost every day, so your French Schengen visa application can be submitted already this week and the visa would be ready in 3-5 working days from the day you take your documents to an agent.
Hello, could anybody from his/her experience give how much time does The Netherlands Consulate take to issue a tourist Schengen. I am an Indian citizen in the UK for almost 3 years now. I am currently working in Milton Keynes and applied a Schengen Visa for tourist purposes on 16 April 2012 at Manchester (Dutch Consulate). It is 27 April now and I have not been able to track my Visa yet (As I have a Royal Mail Special Delivery Tracking Number given by the consulate, my Visa will be posted to me). 30 April Monday is a Bank Holiday and I have my reservations in Amsterdam from 5th May, if I do not cancel my reservations by 3rd May I will be charged. Shall I wait and watch if I will get my Visa in time (Earlier appointment date was not available I have been trying to get an appointment since 1st March)
Hi.I have Mongolian passport and valid student visa. I booked a trip that will depart on 18th of May. i have an appointment in Italian embassy on 10th of May. Is it enough period for application process?
Thank you
Hi! Yes, that should be enough for them to issue a visa. Should take about a week.
hi
i am a srilankan i have booked an appointment on the 3 weeks before my flight date. i am very curious to know if i would get my visa before that
thanks you
regards
wajira
sorry i have applied for spain Schengen visa
Yes, that’s enough time to process a visa.
Hi,
I have a Jamaican passport but I live in the uk (with an indefinate leave to remain here). Would I still be able to obtain a visa for my birthday weekend in september?
Thank You
What country are you planning to visit? Are you married to an EU national?
Hello,
Im a Nigerian based in UK on a student visa so i guess im a UK resident. Id like to know how long it would take for me to get a Spain Schengen visa pls!
For Nigerian passport holders it can take up to 3 weeks.
Hi,
I’m a Filipina working in a French company here in the U.A.E. I am scheduled to go to our main office in Paris for some work orientation matters for a period of 1 week only. I’d like to know how long will it take for me to have the Schengen visa for that purpose.
Hello! I can only give you information about the work of the French Consulate in the UK and here it would take you about 3-5 working days after the day of the appointment. As for the UAE, I would advise you to check the processing times at the website on the French Consulate in the UAE.
Hi I am an Indian citizen but I have a UK student visa while im studying here at University. I need to apply for an Austrian visa and a Spanish visa for two different trips. How long will it take to get them? I fly out to spain in 3 weeks? is this enough time for both as it counts as multiple entry right?
thank you
Hello there! After the day of your appointment at the Visa Application Centre it should take about 5 working days to get the visa. The question is whether you can get an appointment soon enough because sometimes there are no appointments at visa centres and you may have to wait until you can book one for a couple of weeks.
Alright, heres the deal.
Data:
* I possess an Indian passport and I live in the UK (Tier1 visa). I also have a multiple entry schengen visa valid for atleast another year.
* I am getting married in December this year, in India.
* My wife (an Indian) will get a UK visa (dependent visa)
* We plan to go to Venice (Italy) for honeymoon.
Question:
1) We need to show an itinerary, and that will mean that book tickets for her (to and fro) from India, while she is not returning to India. After honeymoon, she comes to UK with me. So, what is the best way to obtain a schengen visa for her?
She will have to provide an additional letter explaining why she cannot show tickets back to India. She will also have to prove that she will be travelling to the UK from Italy (UK visa must be presented).
Hey,
Thats a great help. I will be applying anytime next month. I didnt know that the Schengen Visa application can only be filed max 1 month before the travel date. Is that correct as well??? I have her UK visa sorted now, by the way!
regards
Ravi
Congratulations on the UK visa! As for the Schengen visas, you can apply 3 months or less before your trip. Also remember that you must have been residing in the UK for at least a month (to be able to apply at France, for example) or at least 3 months (if applying for a Spanish visa).
My mother is a filipino citizen would like to come over to Los Angeles, CA USA in July and apply for a Shengen Visa. She is going on a cruise to Western Mediterranean. The cruise is on August to Spain, France, Italy, Greece & Turkey. Does she have time to apply and where? Thanks.
Hi! If she goes to the US as a tourist/visitor, she won’t be able to apply for a Schengen visa from the States. She must apply in the country of her permanent residency.
Hi! I am going to Belgium on Jun 22 for a cultural volunteer program. Unfortunately, the earliest appointment is on Jun 14 and I chose that day (I am a foreign student living in the UK. Will I be able to get my visa on time? Is there anything I can do to speed up the process? I read that they might require additional documents so what are they?
I have a Vietnamese passport
Your visa should be ready on time as it normally takes about 4-5 working days to get the visa. As for additional documents, it is hard to say what they may require, so just make sure you provide everything straight away. Otherwise your visa issuance will definitely be postponed.
I read that it would take 15 days to process a Vietnamese passport. Is it always like that or can I do anything so they can speed up the process?
Yes, Vietnamese passport holders can wait up to 15 working days for their visa. There is nothing you can do about it, I’m afraid because if the Consulate decides to run the checks on you, they will be contacting Vietnam for information and that is why it can take so long.
“Visas are normally dealt with within 48 hours except for the nationals of countries marked below:
Afghanistan, Algeria, Bangladesh,Belarussia, Egypt, Iraq, Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Nigeria, North Korea, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Uzbekistan, Yemen + Palestinian Authority, Refugees, Stateless and Vietnam.
In this case, please make your application well in advance (3 weeks MINIMUM, no more than 90 days before travel) because the procedure takes a minimum 15 working days (3 weeks) for most of these countries). ”
This is what they says in the website. I decided to apply this week without an appointment. Do I have any chance?
As far as I know, an applicant cannot lodge his/her visa application without an appointment. Why do you think they have an appointment system if you can just walk in there? No, I’m afraid they won’t even let you in, so book an appointment.
i am iranian and i have iranian passport , i got student visa(uk) for 6 mounth from murch till 15th of sep , im taking the english course om ef collage in brigthon from 24 of june till sep . i want to go trip for 4 days to paris , can i get the schengen pasport ?
ps:i lived in italy years ago and my birthcertificate was from uk.
please answer me
I’m afraid I have to disappoint you – you can get a Schengen visa only if you have at least 3 months left on your UK visa after your trip to the Schengen area. As your UK visa expires on September 15th, your Schengen visa therefore would have to expire on June 15th.
I am Indian working in the UK on a Tier2 ICT Visa. Have planned a holiday to Paris starting 29th of June (Friday). Have got an appointment with TLS for the 22nd June (Friday). You think it will be too tight?
Yes, the visas (for your nationality) are normally out on the third working day after the day of the appointment. Good luck!
I am an Indian National working in London on a Tier2 ICT short Term Work Permit Visa. Am I eligible to apply for Schengen Visa from London?
Please email a copy of your UK visa to catie@cayostravelvisas.co.uk, then we will be able to advise.
Hi, i have a nepali passport and been a UK resident for sometime. i want to apply schengen visa to Spain.Please let me know how long will it take to process after the appointment.
Thanks
It should take about a week from the day of your appointment.
my partner has Pakistani passport with indefinite stay how long will the process take for the application for France visa and what documents also i will need and where do i need to submit the application?
residing in UK and that’s where he has the indefinite stay for
For Pakistani passport holders it can take up to 20 working days for the visa to be issued. You can find the full list of the required documents on the official website of the French Visa Application Centre – https://www.tlscontact.com/gb2fr/login.php
I hold a Nigerian passport but currently leaving in the uk on a post study work permit. Please I would like to know how long it will take to process schengen visa to estonia from a nigerian. Does estonian proces nigerian application within 48 hours or within 3 weeks? also do they allow up to 3 months multiple entry?
I’m Thai student in UK holding Tier4 visa. I would like to travel to Poland with my classmate and would like to have Shcegen visa for other trips in Europe later. My visa expire Feb 2013 and plan to go Poland in July and Europe country in August. Should be ok? Can u recommend the official website to search the correct information that I need to apply those visa.
Thanks a lot for your assistance in advance.
I have Indian passport, living in UK for 8 months now (Tier 2 work Visa), applied for Spain Schengen last Tuesday morning, and I have my flight scheduled for this Saturday. Today is 7th business day, no news yet? Do you know the current processing time for Spain Schengen for Indian passport Holders ?
Thanks,
Priya
Normally they issue a visa or reject the documents within 5-7 working days. But because of the holiday season now they may be experiencing a high volume of applications and that’s why it can take longer for a visa to be issued.
Hi Priya, When did you recieve your visa
I am a Pakistani passport holder, I have Invitation Letter and Sponsorship from Italy, I have applied for Italy Short stay visa in Pakistan, It has been 19 working days but still embassy has not returned my passport, I am still waiting to get back my passport with a visa stamp. How much are the chances that I can get an Italy short stay visa through an invitation letter and sponsorship and how long more it will take? I have submitted my visa application on 4th of June 2012.
and I have also submitted my complete documentation, bank statements, employement certificate, health insurance, tax document but still no reply from embassy.
I am a UK citizen…. my wife is Dominican
We want to visit Switzerland as part of our journey to the UK. We have to apply for a UK visa (which takes about 3 weeks) and also a Schengen visa (also possibly taking 3 weeks)…..
My question is, as we were looking to travel in the next 4 weeks before the prices go up in August/September, is there a way to process the application for the swiss visa if the original passport is with the UK embassy?
Or.. is there a fast-track way of applying for the Schengen visa that wont take 3 weeks (ie less than a week if possible)
Well, I’m afraid no one can apply for a Schengen visa without their original passport. Normally for your wife’s nationality it takes 3-5 working days to get the visa. Is she going to apply from the UK?
I have a visa appointment for 31st July to go to Portugal on the 9th of August. I have an Indian passport, will I get one in time?
If everything is fine with your documents, the visa should be ready in time. Good luck!
I am Ghanaian and I have gained Erasmus Mundus admission to study in UK and Poland. I may not be able to get Polish Natiional Visa (type – D) in time because the available appointment date is somehow far. Could it be possible for me to get the Polish visa in UK during my first semester within 1 month so that i can go to Poland for the 2nd semester of my studies?
We do not deal with D-type visas, so unfortunately I am not able to advise you on this matter. Please contact the Polish Consulate in London.
Hi,
I am a Nepalese and have post studies working visa till Dec 2012 in UK. I want to go to Italy for 4 days and France for a 2 days but in different period.
Will I be to get a single entry or multiple visa?
Hi there! You will need to travel and come back to the UK before September. You can request a multiple entry visa but I don’t think you will get it because your UK visa expires too soon.
Hi I have an Indian passport, but I have lived in England for thirty years, I want to go to Spain, i need to go to spain next week, how long will it take me to get a visa?
Thanks
Net
It will depend on appointments availability at the Spanish Visa Application Centre. If everything is fine with your documents, your visa should be ready after 3-5 days after the date of the appointment.
its true we have schegen visa for working visa??
I’m sorry, I’m not sure what you mean. Can you explain?
Hi, i am a kuwaiti citizen and i study in England and i have a student visa and would like to apply for the schegen visa to visit IBIZA for a week how long will it take to get it. Thank You.
For your nationality it can take up to 20 working days. Plus you need to take into account that it may take you a few weeks to get an appointment at the visa centre.
Hi could you tell me please whats the fastest way to get Schengen visa actually I’m kuwaiti I have student visa & I would like to go Paris around 18june so where & how I can apply to get the visa & is there VIP service to get the visa as soon as I need
I appreciate your help & thank you so much
No matter what Schengen consulate you apply at, your application will take minimum 10 working days.
Hi I am British but my Hubby has Pakistani passport with
Spouse visa indefinate to remain in uk for 2 years we have booked
Tickets to go Spain on da 10th September for seven days and we have been
Scheduled a appointment for the 20th august to apply for visa.
As we hav a full uk marriage certificate I only pay the service charge for his visa
But my question and worry is will d visa be ready on time how loony would it take
To proccess
Hello! Pakistani passport holders are in a so called referral list which means that their visa applications can take 15-20 working days to process.
Thank you I hope it eta dealt with quickly
Hi
First of all thx for this informative website.
Im a lebanese passport holder planning to travel to Spain this september
How long does it usually take to process my visa application?
I applied with all the necessary documents on July 9th
Still no reply from the embassy
I had gotten a Schengen Visa when i travelled to France a year ago,does it make any difference with the processig time?
Thank u
Hi there! For your nationality it can take up to 20 working days to process the visa.
Hi
I have an Indian passport, living in UK, and have visited Italy a couple of years ago. I am planning a trip to Belgium and Netherlands next month (20th).First in Amsterdam for 3 nights, then Belgium for 3. I still need to apply for a visa appointment. Which of the two countries is likely to process my visa, including scheduling an appointment, faster?
Thanks very much in advance
I’m not sure which of those two countries consulates can give you an appointment for a closer date but it doesn’t really matter because in your case you can only apply at the Dutch Consulate because Holland is going to be your first port of entry into the Schengen area and you are going to spend equal amount of time in each country.
I hold a Thai passport which now I hold Tier 4 visa for the UK student. I have been in the UK for a year already. I am going to Italy on 20th August but I got an appoinment at VFS on 9th August. I would like to know that I will get the visa on time or not.
Hi,
I hold an Iranian passport living in London, and have a post-study visa valid till 2014. I intend to take a 26-day Euro Tour with a travel agency in October. I will cover 16 countries during my tour yet I am still not sure if my first point of entry is the Netherlands or France. My question is:
1. If I apply for at the Netherlands embassy and later my first point of entry is changed, can I still enter France on the Schengen visa the Netherlands has issued.
2. How long does the process time take for an Iranian passport holder?
3. I am currently not a student nor do I work though I hold a valid UK resident visa, can I still apply for a schengen visa?
Thanks in advance,
Noushin
Hi! If you are going on a tour, ask your travel agent for the itinerary and apply at the consulate of the Schengen country where you are going to spend more days. If you will be staying equal amount of days in each country, then you need to apply at the consulate of the country which is going to be your first port of entry. You will need to provide tickets and hotel confirmation for each destination.
1. Yes
2. Can take up to 20 WORKING days
3. That will be a problem because a Schengen Consulate will think that there is nothing in the UK that you would want to return to – you’ve got no job, you are not studying, so you might want to stay in the Schengen area.
Hi I am a Resident of the UK with a Ghanaian passport. I’m heading to Spain on the 16th of August, for 7 days. I applied for an appointment on the 20th of July but was only able to get one for the 8th of August. I was wondering whether it would be likely that I’d receive my visa in time for the trip.
Hi! If all your documents are fine, you should get the visa before your date of travel.
Hi how long does it take for a Fiji passport holder to get their schengen visa application processed in the france consulate?
If you apply in the UK, it should take 3-5 working days.
Good Morning
I have two non-EU travellers who hold Indian and South African passports.They will be attending a seminar in Portugal and i have been told that we should submit all documents to the Portuguese Consulate in Manchester. This is fine but will the two travellers need to present themselves in person when applying for a Schengen Visa?
Thanking you in advance.
Ellie
Hello! A visa agency should be able to apply on their behalf. Find a visa agent in Manchester and speak to them.
Thanks for your advice.
hi,
I’m a turkish pasport holder and living in the UK(resident) for last 6 years. I would like to visit Italy via France. How long would it take for me to get a schengen visa? Thanks in advance.
If Italy is going to be your main destination, you need to apply for your Schengen visa at the Italian Consulate/Visa Centre. They normally issue visas within 3-5 working days but bear in mind that you need to book an appointment before you can go and submit your application and you may have to wait a few weeks until there is an available appointment.
thank you for information, i’ve checked the Italian consulate website and the earliest app i cld get is 2,5 months away!!
As a visa agency we can get an appointment at the French Visa Centre within a couple of days. But you would have to book your trip to France.
Hi, I have a Nepalese passport, living in UK. I have an appointment for Spanish VISA on 10th of September. I have a University trip which is a part of curriculum. How long does it take normally to get the schengen VISA?
Thanks.
Hi! It normally takes about 4-7 working days.
HI Sscvisa, I am a South African Citizen and a resident in the UK under a Tier 1 Highly skilled visa. I also had a Schengen Visa 2 years ago. I want get one for France. If the application has reached the consulate today 31 Aug, Do you think it would be ready by the 12th September. That’s about 9 work days. My trip is on the 13th.
Many Thanks,
Alan
Hi! The French Schengen visa for your nationality is normally issued on the 3rd or 4th day after the day of your appointment (when they took your fingerprints).
I am an Indian citizen and applyg for a uk tourist visa for which I have an appointment on the 6 of sept…I’m hope to get my uk visa soon as I have been to uk many times….after that I want to apply fro the schengen visa as from London I want to travel to France and Switzerland….how many days will it take to get the schengen visa…I need to travel to London on the 26 of sept….is it possible to get my visa befo that. Regards,
If you are going to be in the UK as a visitor, you will not be able to apply for a Schengen visa from London – only UK residents can do it. You must apply form your home country and unfortunately I cannot tell you how long it will take you to get the visa as we operate from the UK and we know how it works over here but the rules differ from country to country.
Hi,
I am british and my wife is peruvian, she has an entry clearance spouse visa for the next 2 years, we were told by our solicitor that as i am a UK resident she can go with me on holiday to spain without the need of a visa. However from reading things online it looks like we do. We have made a visa appointment with the spanish embassy for the 13th September but we are due to fly on the 2nd October, we are travelling with our 2 month old son who has a British passport. Will we have enough time or can we just go without the visa and execute my rights as a EU national in the airport? I dont see the difference between a UK resident permit and a UK spouse visa.
Thanks in advance
Matt and Yaveli
I’m afraid your solicitor is not right – only those who hold EEA Family Member card/residence permit can travel to the Schengen area without a visa if they are travelling together with their EEA spouse. But you have enough time to get your wife’s visa processes, it should take about 3-5 working days after the date of the appointment.
Thank you very much, much appreciated
hello i am an omani citizen from Muscat and i gave in my application on wednesday the 29th of August, how much longer will it be? how much time does it take for an approval. thank you!
Hello! If you applied for the visa in Muscat, I am afraid I can’t help you because we work from the UK and the Schengen rules are different in different countries. Please contact the Consulate in Muscat.
sorry forgot to mention that i will be going to switzerland thank you
Hi, i have an indian passport and resides in india.I need Schengen visa. i need to know what is the procedure to get Schengen vida, how to apply for it and how much time will it take to get the Schengen visa.
We operate from London, UK and can advise ONLY on applications made in the UK. Please contact the visa centre or the consulate of the country which you are going to visit.
Hi, i have an indian passport and resides in india. I visited Netherland and Italy in Feb 2012 and my visa has expired in April 2012, i need schengen visa again. i need to know what is the procedure to get Schengen visa, how to apply for it and how much time will it take to get the Schengen visa.
Hi,
My girlfriend is a chinese national on a PSW visa here in the UK. She’s been living here for roughly 1.5 yrs and we have booked a holiday to Spain on the 24th of this month.
Her visa appointment with the Spanish Consulate is on the 10th.
Do you think this is enough time for her visa to be processed?
Yes, visa applications for Chinese nationals normally take 3-5 working days.
Hi I am an Indian national and I have a UK residence permit. I applied for a Schengen visa from the Italian Consulate (via VFS) on Tuesday 28th August, and I still haven’t heard anything.
I have an international flight in the morning on Tuesday 11th September, do you think I’ll get my passport back in time? Would you suggest I pull my passport out and resubmit it for the visa when I get back to the UK or should I just wait and postpone my trip if it’s not back in time?
It should come out within 3-5 working days after the date of appointment. So if the Consulate has not requested any additional documents, you visa should come out any day now.
They’ve just asked me for additional documents but have not specified what they are. I will have to call tomorrow to find out. If I manage to give them the documents tomorrow, what are the chances I’ll get my visa by Monday?
It is possible that your visa will come out on Monday but I would say it is unlikely. Hopefully by Wednesday-Thursday now.
hi, im a Nigerian married to a british and i have the Biometric Residence Permit expiring in 2014. i only just came to the UK in June 1. how long does it take to get a Shenghen visa to France? Thank you
For your nationality it can take up to 20 working days.
I have pakistani national but studying in china now-a-days. I have to attend a conference in Spain from 17-19 october 2012. How long it will take to process the visa from spanish embassy in china?
Sorry, can’t help you with that, we operate from the UK. Check the Spanish Consulate website in China, they should have that info there.
Hi i hold a South African passport i currently live in London and have an ancestoral visa!!! I want to apply for a schengen visa for Germany where i will be visiting friends how long will it take for a schengen visa?? Thanks in advance
It should take about 4-5 working days. Although you might have to wait for an available appointment and it can take a couple of weeks.
Hi, it’s me Sam
Me and my husband we have already applied for Spain visa, we had an appointment on 27th of September and its been like a 10 days we have applied but still not got passport back, my holidays gonna start from 9 th oct and we have planned to stay spain for a week. Me and my husband hold Nepalese citizen . Do you think I will get visa before 9th of oct ??? I have already booked hotels and flight ….. Please help me
If everything is fine with your applications (you have submitted all required documents, no bad immigration history, etc), your visas should be out any day now. Good luck!
hi
i am an indian citizen. planning to apply for shengen visa to italy. my appointment is on 31st of october and my date of travel is 23rd of november. do u think i have enough time.
thank you
Yes, for your nationality it usually takes about 3-5 working days for the visa to be issued.
hi
I’m an indian student studying in london
I’m planning a trip to rome on the 8th of november
do you think i will get my visa in time? and how many days does it generally take?
Normally, it should take 3-5 working days after you have lodged your documents but you may have to wait for a couple of weeks to get an appointment at the Consulate or the Visa Centre.
sir i am holding Pakistani passport and i apply France tourist visa for 5 days but still i am not getting replay back from the consulate i called them they was saying approval not at came from the Schangen office please can you tell me some cases take a time for more then 2 month,i am worried about visa delay also my passport they keep in the consulate please give me answer,
Thanks in advance for your replay me back,
If you applied for your visa in the UK, it can take up to 20 working days for the French Consulate to process a visa for your nationality.
dear thanks for your replay me back i had apply from dubai because i am working in dubai it take so long more then 2 month now i don’t no whay thay take a time,,,
Hi! Sorry it takes so long. Have you tried contacting the Visa Centre (http://www.vfsglobal-fr-ae.com/contactus.html)? They should know.
HI THANKS FOR YOUR REPLAY,
I CALLED TO CONSULATE AND VFS OFFICE THEY ARE SAYING MY APPLICATION IS STILL UNDER PROCESS I CALLED CONSULATE THEY ARE SAYING WE ARE WAITING FOR APPROVAL FROM SCHANGEN OFFICE I DON’T NO WHERE IS THE SCHANGEN OFFICE AND APPROVAL COME FROM WHERE IF YOU HAVE ANY IDEA FOR WHAT IS THE SYSTEM FOR APPROVAL PLEASE LET ME KNOW BECAUSE I AM VERY UP I DECIDED TO DRAW MY PASSPORT BUT STILL I DON’T NO WHAT SHOULD I DO,
Don’t panic, it is normal that an application from your nationality is processed within 15-20 working days. Your documents are being checked by all Schengen countries’ offices that’s why it takes so long. Just wait now. Good luck!
dear thanks for you replay ma back i am from Pakistan i hope result will come with good news but i am worried about the time,,,
hi there. i am a srilankan pp holder studying in uk. how long normally will take to get the visa from the subjection date?
cheers
Depending on a consulate 3-10 working days. What country are you planning to visit?
France. I applyed on 8th nov via tls. To travel on 25th
Should take 3-5 working days.
I haveto ask. I gave my debit card info to hotel. But yet theyhavnt charge. But they sent hotel confirmation letter include all info. Hotel will charge after i arrive .is it ok?
It should be fine as long as you have got your hotel confirmation printed out and it shows your name and the dates of stay.
ok many thanx
Yehhh… i got visa just after 4 working days. thank god.
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Great! Congratulations!
want to get cleared one thing. i got single entry for 3 weeks, but i go france for 5 days. so if i want can book a flight from france to italy before come london? or i just can go only france?
The Schengen area (all 25 Schengen countries) are considered one territory. So even if you have a single entry Schengen visa, you can travel within the area to any of those countries.
Hi,
I’m from turkey and want to go to Amsterdam on the 22nd of this month and my appointment is not until the 19th of this month what are my chances of getting the visa ?
like doin a fast track or something pay extra anyway please do tell
No, the Schengen consulates do not offer an Express service.
It is possible that the visa will be issued in time but quite often it takes up to 3-5 working days.
Hi,
I’m Thai passport holder and would like to know the processing time for Netherlands Schengen Visa.
Thank you,
Hi! If you live in the UK, you can find all relevant information at http://nl.vfsglobal.co.uk/
Hello,
I am from Uzbekistan and have an appointment tomorrow 22nd of november in London. However I need a Visa by 7th of december. Is it possible to get it or i shouldn’t bother getting it? I have the tickets and the hotel booked as well.
Best Regards
Hello! For your nationality the processing time for a Schengen visa can be 15-20 working days. But sometimes visa applications are dealt with quicker. So if you’ve got the correct documents, just wait for the visa and maybe use it later.
me and my hubby have pakistani passport. we had planned to go to netherland for one week.Also applied visa which has been approved to go to Amsterdam. but now we r going to spend our holidays from 5th of December 2012 in spain, barcelona not in Amsterdam.Is it ok to go directly from UK airport to spain instead of Amsterdam?
Hello! If your Schengen visas do not have any restrictions, then you can use them to go to any Schengen country. It is recommended though that you use your Dutch Schengen visa for a trip to the Netherlands at some point within the visa validity.
Hello, i’m an Indian student studying in UK since Feb 2011. I was wondering if i can apply for a Schengen visa to visit my girlfriend who is going for an exchange student programme to France in Jan 2013-May 2013. She is British. So what will be the process and procedure? Thanks
Hello! Please send your request to catie@cayostravelvisas.co.uk and I will email the full list of documents for this visa.
Hi there. I am currently studying in the uk and hold a nigerian passport( I have a 3 year long study visa). If I was to apply for a spanish schengen visa, how long will the processing time take? Thank you.
Hello! For Nigerian passport holders it can take up to 15-20 working days, so apply well in advance before your trip. Good luck!
hi,i iam frm nigeria i am hold nigeria i want to know how long does it take portuga visa to be out…
in the UK it takes 15-20 working days; not sure how long it will take if you apply from Nigeria.
i want to know how can i knw tht my visa is out,what means of communication are they going to notify mi that my visa is out,when is it out…
Consulates/Visa Centres normally take your phone number and email address and send you a message.
Hello,
I hold an indian passport. I am currently student in UK and i have a tier 4 student visa. I am going back to india on 16th december. I wish to visit spain in the second week of January. I would like to come to UK and than visit spain. Can I apply visa for Spain from India and how long would it take to get the visa and what are the application requirements?
You can apply for your Spanish visa either from the UK (if your UK visa is not going to expire for at least 3 months after you are coming back to the UK from Spain) or India. As we are based in London, I can advise only on Spanish visa application process here, in the UK. For Indian nationals it takes about 5 working days to get the visa. Although you may have to wait for a few weeks until you can book an appointment at the visa application centre. Have a look at this web site – http://es.vfsglobal.co.uk/tourist.html
i am holding a nigeria passport and i hav apply for portugal visa for three week now,but i have not recieve anycal that my visa is out.plss what is problem, what can i do…..i need your help…
i am holding a nigeria passport and i hav apply for portugal visa for three weeks now,but i have not recieve anycal that my visa is out.plss what is problem, what can i do…..i need your help…
For Nigerian passport holders it can take up to 20 working days to get a Schengen visa, so three weeks is normal. Wait another week, by the end of it you should hear from the Consulate. Good luck!
hi there i am indian and holding indian passport with indefinate leave and my wife holding british passport. i want to visit barcelona on 7 jan 2013 and my appointment is tommorrow 20 dec 2012.do u think i have enough time to get visa because of christmass holiday embassy is closed and do i need to take my wife passport with me ????
thanks
Yes, for Indian nationals it takes 3-5 working days to get the visa. Although I would recommend you to apply through France because the Spanish Consulate hardly ever issues multi entry visas, whereas France is usually quite generous. Well, good luck anyway!
please i hav waited my for visa and is not out what i my goin to do,i am hold a nigeria passport…
Have you been waiting for over 20 working days?
yes,more than that…now we are january now,i dont wheather they wil cal me…
If it’s been more than three weeks, give them a call yourself. It may not be easy to get through to them, but be persistent. The visa should be ready by now.
I live in the uk with a Jamaican passport , with a residence permit.
Would I need a visa to travel to Spain and how long will the process take?
Yes, a visa is required. It takes 3-5 working days after the date of the appointment at the Spanish Visa Centre or Consulate. Are you married to an EU national?
Hi there,
I have a zimbabwean passport and I have been resident in the UK since 2002. I have indefinate leave to remain. I would like to go to France for a few days. How long do you anticipate the process will take?
Also, will I need to have to booked my accomodation and travel prior to application? DO you anticipate that i will need to attend an interview or travel to London?
Thanks.
My colleague sent an email to you. Do you need more assistance?
Hi,
I have a planned trip with work to Tenerife as a vacation in Spain,the dates we plan to leave is from the 7th of February until the 10th of February.
I have a Rwandese passport,and also have an indefinite leave to remain in the UK. In other words I am a UK resident, could you please advise how long it would take me to obtain a spanish visa?
Many thanks in advance,
Hi! For your nationality it can take up to 15-20 working days for the visa to be processed. It may come out sooner but this is standard processing times.
Hello
I am currently a resident of UK and have planned a 7-day to trip to Italy on May 23rd. Can you please tell me how soon can I apply for a Schengen visa? I read in some blog that the travel data has to be within 90 days from the date of application. In other words, if my travel is on May 23rd, I need to wait until Feb 22nd before applying for the visa. Is that correct? Ot, can I apply anytime regardless of my date of travel?
Thanks in advance.
Hello,
You may only submit your visa application 90 days before your date of departure. We recommend that you apply at least 20 working days before the date you wish to depart as certain travel document holders and certain types of travel purpose may take longer than usual to process.
Thank you for the quick response. Sorry for not giving the full information. I am an Indian Passport holder residing in UK for last year. For Indian Passport holders can you please tell me how long do they usually take to process Schengen visa for Italy? Thanks.
For Indian nationals it takes 3-5 working days. Good luck!
Hi,
I am a student in the UK from Kyrgyzstan. It is my last year in school and my friends and I want to go for a holiday in Spain. I will not be coming back to the college in which i study, but I will not know whether I have met my conditional offer for university so I will not have a letter from either college or university. My UK visa expires in october, and is subject to extension if I make my offer. WIll I be able to get a schengen as a tourist?
Thank you in advance
Hello,
If you are on a student visa in the UK, the Consulate will want to see proof that you are studying. In your case you can write a letter explaining the situation although it will not guarantee that you will be granted the visa.
Thank you for the swift response!!
Could you please tell me how long will the application process take for a person from Kyrgyzstan?
Shouldn’t take longer than 5 working days but you will need to book an appointment at the visa application center beforehand. Check this website (official Spain Visa Centre website) – http://es.vfsglobal.co.uk/scheduleanappointment.html
Hi,
I have post study work visa and it is expiring on 25th July dis year.
I am planning for 11 days Europe tour in Month of may with maximum stay in Italy, am i eligible to get Schengen Visa?
On VFS website it says ‘you shud at least have 3 months validity on residence permit after you leave schengen area’.
plz can somebody help me!
Thanks
BS
Hello! If you get a Schengen visa, it will be valid until April, 25th, therefore leaving 3 months left on your UK visa.
hi there
I am a south african citizen with a south african passport who has an Ancestral visa to live in the uk. i have lived in the uk for 5 years and i was wondering how long the process will take to apply for a schengen visa to amsterdam. will it be more than 2 weeks from the day of my appointment?
many thanks
Hello! For your nationality it should take 5-7 working days although the Consulate says that normal processing time is two weeks. So if possible, apply as early as you can.
Hi ,
I’m holding Thai passport and living in UK for 2 years under Tier 4 visa. I plan to travel to Germany (Main destination) and other countries around. I plan to get into Germany for 2 times (Cologne and Brussel for the first trip , Munic and Prague for the second trip). My longest stay will be in Germany and we need 2 entries schengen visa.
My question is , how long the processing time is? As the earliest appointment i could get is on 11 March and my first will start on 16 March.. If it possible to get my visa on time or should I book a new flight? or Is there any way to get the earlier appointment?
Thank you very much
khunnai
Hello! The German Visa Centre website says that minimum processing time is 5 working days, so you are cutting it really fine. If possible, rebook your flight and hotel for a couple of days later because March 16th could be too risky. You can check if there are any earlier appointments on this website https://www.visaservices.firm.in/Germany-UK-appointment-new/appscheduling/appwelcome.aspx?P=6+CfLPHGoz1b1TQ3xZ9nvQ==
I’m travelling to Barcelona on 31st March but my appointment for Schengen visa at the Spanish consulate is on 27th March….I’m an Indian national with indefinite leave to remain and married to a British national…additionally I have had 3 schengen visas issued between 2008/11…will my application be processed in time for me to fly on 31st March?
Thanks
You may not get your visa ready in time because it can take up to 5 working days for the Consulate to issue it. Also, Spain usually issues single entry visas but in your case you can apply through the French Consulate and you have a good chance of getting a multi entry visa for over a year.
If you apply for France through an agency, you can get an appointment within 1-3 days. Contact me for further details if you have any questions – catie@cayostravelvisas.co.uk
I hold an Indian passport and intend to travel to the netherlands on the 22nd of march however im not getting an appointment date before the 13th of march. I have tried calling and emailing to change the date but no response. I have travelled to EU countries on different schengen visas twice before, but not in the past two years.
How long will could it take to process my application as i am worried the date is too close to my intended travel date, ( i have made all ticket purchases and hotel bookings)
If there are no appointments, there is nothing the Visa Centre will be be able to do to help you. Sometimes people cancel their appointments and they show on the website so you may check the website a few times a day to see if there is anything available. Or you can apply through another consulate.
Thank you. how long would you say it would take to process though?
The Dutch VFS website says “In general an application, once accepted by the V.A.C, takes 15 calendar days. If possible we try to shorten this period”. So prepare to wait around two weeks.
Hi there,
I have a pakistan passport and am currently a student in the UK. I want to travel with my friends on the 14th of march 2013 to amsterdam. We have booked the flight and im wondering how long will it take to get my visa. i have booked an appointment on the 1st of march 2013. Please let me know
Thank you
Hello! For your nationality it can take up to 20 working days to process a Schengen visa, so if possible, rebook your flight and hotel for a later date.
Hello,
I am chinese student who study in Uk. I apply for a schengen visa 18 Feb 2013 it is almost 2 weeks since I apply but I haven’t get any reply ..I am going to paris and Netherlands for ester holiday ..my flight will be on 20th or March.. is passable to get my visa before departure time? How long it will take more to get a reply ?
Thank you
Sorry, I am almost 3 years in Uk studying.and one my first year in university… I attach a university declaration that I am I student in my college
What consulate did you apply at?
I apply directly to the embassy of Franch in London for tourist visa short visit..
Your visa should be ready by now, try to contact them.
Hi,
I am lithuanian and my husband holds a bolivian passport with the ‘spouse of the EUU national’ visa. He is travelling to France without me, therefore he needs a Schengen visa to enter as I understood. He made an appointment 10days before his travel (the earliest that was available).I am worried whether it is enough time and will he get his visa till his travel?
thanks in advance for responce
If it is 10 working days in advance, then he should be fine. For his nationality it normally takes 3-4 working days to get the visa.
hi, i have pakistani passport but currently living in UK for 6 years. how long the process will take to apply for schengen visa
Can take up to 20 working days.
Can I change the date if a slot opens up before the date of my appointment? (Can i book an earlier appointment for say the 10th instead of the 14th if a slot opens?)
Yes, you can.
hello .
i am indian citizen i am pilot . and i am applying for germany visa
right now i am in canda and i have candian student vis and i have USA 10 year visitors visa
and tommorow i have appointment for germany 90 day tourist visa in vancouver
can anybody tell me how many will it take to get visa if they accept application in how many days i will receive my passport .
thankyou
Hi, sorry but I can advise only on applications made in the UK. Try to speak to someone dealing with Schengen visas in Canada, they should be able to advise.
Hi ,i hv srilankan passport i wish to travel norway middle of april.
At the moment im studying in UK my visa will be expire december 2013.
How long does it take for srilankan passport holder??
Should take 5-10 days max.
Hi I planned to go to France from the 28th of March – 1st April,however my visa appointment is on the 20th of March.Is this enough time or should I go through an agency?
Im from Trinidad and tobago but studying in the UK.
Yes, your visa should be ready in time for your travel.
hi, me holding indian passport and my friend holding iraqi passport(kurdistan), are post graduate students in leicester university, we planned to go to paris and venice and belgium during 28 to 3rd april and we got appointment at belgium visa centre on 22nd, will we be getting our visa before our planned dates?
Indian passport holders can get their visas within 3-5 working days but Iraqi nationals may have to wait up to 15-20 working days for their visa to be issued.
hi i hold a Tanzania passport and living in the uk for more then 8years now. i got an indefinite to live and remain in the uk visa. how long will it take for me to get the visa???
Hi! 3-5 working days.
Hi,
I am a Bangladeshi and am residing in the UK on Post Study Work (Tier 1) visa. I am planning to visit Spain for a week. I know i will need to apply for a schengen visa, however i have a few queries:
1. My UK PSW visa expires in august 2013, is this a problem?
2. My spouse is on a PSW dependant visa, and her visa also expires in august 2013-can she apply?
3. I live in Manchester – do we need to go to the Spanish embassy in London in person?
Your guidance in this regard would be much appreciated. Thanks
1. It may be a problem because you must have at least 3 months left on your UK visa to be able to travel in the Schengen area.
2. Yes, if your spouse is planning to come back to the UK 3 months before their UK visa expires.
3. As to where to apply, please check this website – http://www.maec.es/SUBWEBS/CONSULADOS/LONDRES/EN/MENUPPAL/ELCONSULADO/JURISDICCIONTERRITORIAL/Paginas/jurisdiction_theconsulate.aspx
Hello,
I am the citizen of Azerbaijan, with resedence at UK under Tier 4 student visa (more than 12 months). Im about to apply for Schengen visa to Italy. I wonder how long the process will take, as Im a bit short in time. (process after submition of documents).
Best Regards,
I have option to apply on 2nd of April in Cardiff, while I planned to travel on 12th of April. Do you think there will be enough time to get visa before travelling?
Yes, should be enough.
For you it should take 3-5 working days. Good luck!
Hi
I have been having problems getting an appointment with the Spanish embassy to obtain a visa. My birthday is on the 31st of march and would like to go to Spain for 3 days. Leaving on the 31st and coming back on the 3rd April. I have a nigerian passport with indefinite leave to remain and my husband has a British passport. I understand it takes 4 weeks to process for Nigeria passport holders but is there anything I could do to fast track my application. I was going to go to these fast track agents and that’s copying me over 75 pounds.
Please help?
Please don’t believe anyone saying that they can help you get a Spanish visa fast track! First of all, the Spanish Consulate wants to see each applicant in person, so no one apart from yourself can lodge your application. Secondly, if there are any available appointments (if someone cancels an appointment, it will be put back on the system so that another person can book it), you will see them on the Spanish website. And the Spanish Consulate – just like the rest of the Schengen consulates – DOES NOT HAVE A FAST TRACK SYSTEM.
I am a Indian national working in UK on ICT tier2 WP. My wife’s dependent visa is applied and she is supposed to come early next week. We have booked tickets for Europe trip on 29Mar. I will be able to complete her schengen application only once I get her UK Visa. Will I be able to get French Schengen Appointment slot for next day if I submit the form on Tuesday(19Mar)? I am worried about the slots..
Jagadeesh
The available slots at the French Visa Centre are on and after March 28th, there is nothing before that date, I’m afraid.
Hello there
I am Syrian national working in the UK under tier 2 visa. I’ve applied for Schengen visa via spain consulate. this is my second time to apply to spain and my passport is still with them for 11 working days now. surprisingly my first Schengen visa through spain consulate was issued in just 4 working days. I wonder why it takes longer this time. thanks
Syria is now on a referral list which means that your application can be looked into for up to 15 working days.
Hi, I am a Kenyan Passport Holder, residing in the UK (Indefinate Leave to Remain, and I have had one schengen visa in the past (applied in november 2011).
I’ve booked an appointment to apply for visa with Spanish Consulate for the 2nd April and my travel date is 6th April..do u think there’s a chance I will get my passport back by 5th? or no chance at all? I really do not have other option.
I know that at the moment most Schengen consulates have to deal with an increased number of applications before Easter so it is very likely that your visa will be ready after April 5th.
Good day
My friend has a south african passport and will be working in the UK for 3 months. We planned to go on a Contiki through EUrope at the end of her assignment, Can she apply for the Schengan visa while she is in the UK.
Thanks
Priyesh
If her UK visa will state that it is a residence visa, then yes, she will be able to apply (but her UK visa will have to be valid for more than 3 months after the planned trip to the Schengen area).
Hello
One of my colleagues has a Lebanese passport and will need to travel to Paris regularly for work. He is a UK resident. Can you please advise how long this will take to process and if it is possible to obtain a multiple entry visa valid for a year?
Thanks
Louise
Hello! For Lebanese passport holders the processing time can take up to 15 working days. If the applicant has never had any French Schengen visas before, the first visa will be issued for 6 months or less.
HI,
i am chinese student who study in Uk.I am almost 3 years in Uk studying.and one my first year in university… I apply for a schengen visa I did my appointment yesterday21 march to give my paper I and attach a university declaration that I am I student in my college and stuff to Germany embassy cause I apply to France embassy on 2 march but they don’t have available nears appointment in on 25 march i was suppose to travel today 22 march to paris an later Netherlands for ester holiday…. How long will take to get a reply ? Is it possible before tuesday or friday? Cause my other chinese friends told me they apply to Germany they got it there other day, is it possible? I need to go to paris before friday:’( is there is any quickes way to get visa before this coming Friday, please guide me?
THank you
To be honest with you, I am surprised that your friend got their visas through the German Consulate if Germany is not their main destination. You should always apply at the consulate of the country where you are going to spend more days, other wise the risk of rejection is almost 100%.
Hi, My friend is a UK resident holding a Zambian passport( I have a British passport). We have booked a holiday to Spain on the 8th of April for a week. She has an appointment on the 25th of march and I was wondering, how long it would take for her to receive her visa?(considering how busy it gets during Easter holidays and not including weekend)
Thank you
Normally it takes 3-5 working days but at the moment can take 1 or 2 days longer.
Hi there! I am a Filipino student living in Bristol. I submitted my application to the Dutch consulate in Wales last 15/03 and plan to commence my trip to Germany/Netherlands on 15/04. If the application is successful, will I be able to receive my passport/visa on or before 12/04? I am planning to go to London on 13/04 (a weekend) and hope to go to Germany directly from London. Thanks for your opinion!
P.S. It’s actually a tourist visa.
Yes, you should get your visa by then.
Hi, I’m a Nigerian student holder of a Tier4 visa. I intend to travel to the Netherland, Germany, and France for a two-week tourist visit in May. Is it possible to get a shengen visa by the 8th of May if I applied withing the first week of April? However, I will be travelling to Nigeria on the 28th May, as my UK visa expires on the 30th of May . Thank you.
I’m afraid you cannot get a Schengen visa until you renew your UK visa. Your UK visa must be valid for at least 3 months after your planned trip to the Schengen area.
Hi,I’m a Chinese passport holder,I have a uk spouse visa valid until 2015,now I want to apply for France shenggen tourism visa,how long that will take?
It should take 3-4 working days after the date of your appointment at the French Visa Centre.
I am a Jamaican living in the US with a greencard. I have an appointment on 4/26 for a schengen visa and my flight is scheduled to leave on 5/7/13 to Rome…do you think I will get the visa in time?
Check the processing times on the website of the consulate or visa centre where you applied for your visa.
hi i have a turkish passport and i also have a indefinite leave to remain in uk i lived in uk almost 18 years how long will it take for me to get an schengen visa from german embassy but i only want to go to germany would it be faster for me to just get a visa to visit germany? and would i be eligible for a visa to visit germany with my current status in the uk?
Hello! It should take 5-10 working days for the German Consulate to issue a visa for you. A Schengen German visa can be a tourist, business or transit visa, they all are called “a short stay visa”. If you want “just a German visa”, you will have to apply for a long stay visa such as Student, Work, Settlement, etc.
hi, i am a nepalese passport holder with the indefinite leave to remain in the uk and i want to apply for a tourism visa to spain. how long will that take??
Hello! It should take about 5 working days after the date of your appointment.
Hi , I have Egyptian passport , married to British citizen and have a permit resident card UK, we booked a holiday for the 30/4 for 4 days to Amsterdam, I had my appointment on the 11/4 ( had to wait over 3 weeks for the first appointment) … After providing all my documents and paying for the service charge , they called my phone next day and I had to go back the next day for matching signature on passport and application ( passport signature in Arabic ) which I believe she should checked it on the counter…. Next day I received an email claiming that my passport is damaged and I have to sign a declaration to proceed ( very small cut on the passport cover which is 6 years old passport) that was on Friday so I went on Moday the 15/4 to sign this declaration … So my question now please is they wasted 5 days of my application time by not checking the documents at the desk, what’s my chances of getting the visa before my flight on the 30/4? As I know they take 15 days ….
Thank you very much for your time reading this
Hi! I’m sorry to hear about your situation. No, it’s not fair that they haven’t checked everything properly when you brought your documents. But when it comes to consulates, I’m afraid there is nothing much you can do to influence them. To be honest with you, I’m not sure whether they were checking your application during those five days. I’m sorry I can’t provide any useful information or advise in this case.
Hi,
I am an Indian citizen on a Tier 2 visa and have been living in UK since 2009.
I am getting married in July and my wife will come over here from India in July 2013.
Planing to make a visit to Turkey or Malta, how long does she need to wait to prove she has lived in the UK for a couple of months to apply for a Schengen visa?
does she need to wait till 6 months after arrival to apply for a schengen visa?
Please let me know the time frame,
Thanks,
Viv
Hi! The Turkish Consulate has recently stopped working with visa agencies, so the only information I can give you is that “Indian passport holders require a visa to enter to Turkey. Valid UK, Schengen or USA visa holders can obtain 30 days single entry sticker type of visa on arrival in Turkey (tourists or business visitors only). You require to submit minimum 6 months valid passport, accommodation details and return ticket.” But I am not aware of how long for an applicant should be residing in the UK before they can get the visa. Please contact the Consulate directly for this information.
Hi,
I am Mongolian on Student Visa visit-Student visitor English language and have been living for 2 months. My visa will be expired in 1 st of December.I am planning to go Switzerland in July. Can i get Schengen visa? If it is possible Should i apply for Schengen Visa 6 months before UK visa expiration date? Also How many days will it take?
Hope you reply soon.
Thank you
You should come back from your trip to the Schengen area so that you have at least 3 months left on your UK visa. For your nationality it should take between 3-5 working days for the visa to be issued.
Hi,
I am a indian pasport holder and working in UK last 10 months and my visa is valid for next 2yrs. I have planned to visit Paril 24th of May 2013. May I know the earliest france embassy slot available and do you think that I can get the visa by 24/05? please help me with details asap.
I am not sure what dates are available if you apply on your own but if you do it through an agency, you can usually get an appointment within 2-5 working days.
Hi,
I accidentally cancelled an earlier appointment next available one I got is 13th May. I’ve booked hotel and flight for 1st June is this sufficient time? I currently reside in UK but hold a Kenyan passport.
Any advice on whether the time is sufficient to process my schengen visa to Spain?
Kind Regards,
Chichi
Yes, for your nationality it shouldn’t take longer than 5 working days.
Hi There,
My wife and kids are british national (they dont have the british passport at the moment) but im still a philippine passport holder and want to go to netherlands for a 5 days holiday by car, how long it takes to process for applaying a schengen visa to netherlands.?
Regards,
John
Should take 3-5 working days after the date of the appointment.
Hi,
I hold a Tunisian passport and I live in Ireland via long term residency. I want to travel to Paris in May, do I have enough time to apply? How long will it take to process the visa?
Should be enough time – for Tunisian citizens it takes 5 working days or less to get a French Schengen visa (counting form the day of your appointment at the French Visa Centre)
Hey! I am an Indian passport holder. I will be in England for 10 weeks. Is it possible to get a Schengen visa for touring Europe from UK while I’m in England? How many days does it take? If I apply for it from India, how many days will it take? Thank you.
Hello! You can apply for a Schengen visa from England only if you have a residence visa in the UK. Non-UK residents must apply in their home country.
Hi, I am Kazakhstani ordinary passport holder, applying for a Spanish tourist visa (16 days visa), married to a British citizen, work full-time in the UK, how long it takes to get a visa? I have an appointment on 5th June and intend to fly on 15th June, is it enough time to get a visa? Thanks a lot.
Hello! For Kazakh passport holders it can take up to 15 working days to get a Schengen visa. Although we just had a customer who applied through the French Consulate and her visa was ready after 3 working days. Please note that if you apply through Spain, you will have to provide the full list of documents including pay slips, bank statements, etc. and Spain hardly ever grants multi entry visas if you apply in the UK. In your case I would recommend to apply through the French Consulate – they don’t require a lot of paperwork and they normally issue multiple entry visas for people married to EU citizens.
Hello. I am a US citizen working in Saudi Arabia as a consultant doctor with the Saudi government. My wife is from Ghana. She has never been to Europe. I have booked a mediterranean cruise leaving out of Barcelona May 26th. She submitted her application for a schengen visa 4 days ago to the Spanish embassy in Ghana. She works in Ghana now. I am sponsoring the whole trip. She is worried because she does not have much money in her bank account. But I do. We submitted my bank details and I wrote a cover letter stating that I am sponsoring the whole trip. I added proof of my employment with the Saudi government along with our marriage certificate etc etc. she is nervous she may be turned down. But I seem more hopeful. But I wonder what her anxiety is justified. What do you think?
If you provided proof that you are her sponsor and you have enough funds, your wife’s application should be fine.
Hi, I am a Chinese student studying (PhD) in London. I am applying for a Schengen visa from the Italian embassy for a trip starting on the 7th June. However, the earliest appointment I could get was the 28th May.
Do you think I would be able to get visa in this time?
Many thanks,
Sally
Yes, you should get your visa in time for your trip.
Hello, i am a pakistani passport holder with a uk work permit (expiring Dec 2014). i wish to travel to spain on the 1st of june. i have an appointment for tuesday 14th may. will i be able to get my visa on time? thank you
Hello,
I am a student here in the UK with a Nigerian passport. My UK visa expires 2014. I want to apply for a short stay Schengen visa to Belgium for an internship. I already have my work permit. My travel date is June 10 and I have booked an appointment for May 17. How long would the processing take? Would I get it in time for my trip?
Cheers
It shouldn’t take longer than 15 days, so you are ok.
Hi,
I’m a UK resident with an Indian Passport and have a French Visa appt booked on the 5th of June. My ticket is booked for the 15th. Is it sufficient time to get a Schengen visa?
~VS
Yes, it takes 3-5 working days for the Consulate to process a visa, so you’ll be fine.
hye my husband having tier1 visa and we are on tier 1 dependent visa having Pakistani passport..we already applied for Portugal tourist visa ….me on tourist visa and my hubby hav applied for business visa on 2nd of may….my hubby is going for his business conference and it is already started on 9th of may and they are insisting us to come as soon as possible …..guide us wat v can do?mimimun in how much days they will give us visa as we hav already told them that v hav to join conference
For Pakistani passport holders it can take up to 15 working days for the visa to be issued.
Hello,
I am UK citizen, my wife has a Russian passport and a Residence Permit in the UK.
We want to fly to Spain on the 2nd of July and she has an appointment with the VFS (Spanish Consulate’s outsourcing agency) on the 18th of June. This is a resort visit, so we are after a tourist visa.
Do you think this is sufficient time? She will bring our marriage certificate and will apply as the spouse of a UK national.
Thank you very much.
Ilia
Yes, that’s plenty of time, she shouldn’t have any problems provided that you submit all required documents.
hi I m desperately waiting for ur answer kindly advise us how can we track our application or any idea in how much days we will get visa?
You can probably track your application if you contact the Consulate directly.
Hello,
I am a PHD student in UK with Chinese Passport. I am applying for a Schengen visa from the Belgium embassy for a trip starting on the 11th June. My appointment is 22rd, May. Do you think I would get the visa in time?
Many thanks,
Danni
Yes, that’s enough time.
HI,
I have applied for Shenghen visa to Spain on 16th May and I am waiting for the visa.
My tickets are booked for 30th May. I know it takes 3-5 working days for the visa to get processed but How much are my chances of not getting my visa on time considering this is the peak time for tourism to Spain.
Thanks
Sumeet
If your nationality is not in the “referred” list, you should get your visa anytime now.
hi
am in scotland on a residence permit, wanting to travel to spain with my husband who is a british citizen holding a british passport.
I hold a ugandan passport, how long will it take me to get a visa to spain
thanks
3-5 working days after the date of your appointment at the Spanish Visa Centre or Consulate.
hi again,
thanks for the info. i just checked the appointment calender and the next appointment is on 25 June but planning on travelling around the 15 june. is there any chance of having getting them take up your application before then if i phoned them.
thanks again
No, if there are no appointments before June 25th, they will not see you before then. You can apply through another Schengen consulate though. AS a visa agency we have appointments for the end of May (although they are going very fast now).
thanks, if i apply through another schengen consulate say turkey, will i be able to go straight to spain without going to turkey first? we were planing on spending 10 days in spain.
Turkey is not a Schengen country. If you get a visa through them, you will not be able to use it for any Schengen countries. If you apply through another Schengen consulate, you will have to show them that you will be travelling to that country, not to Spain. After the visa is issued, you can cancel you booked trip to that country and go straight to Spain. But it is highly recommended that you use your Schengen visa for a trip to the country which issued it anytime within the visa validity.
thank you very much. i’ve tried to click onto you visa page but it wont open. wanted to know if i could book up one of your appointments towards the end of may for the spain application.
Visa agencies do not work with the Spanish Consulate, you need to book your appointment through VFS Spanish Visa Centre website – http://es.vfsglobal.co.uk/
Hi, I have a travel document.. M statless at the mo but have indefinite leave in uk.. I want to go to disney land Paris how long would it take for me to get a visa .. I want to travel with my daughter (4years old) And she has a British passport ?
Travel document holders may have to wait for up to 15 days for the visa to be issued. Please also note that the French Consulate does not acknowledge some types of travel documents (https://www.tlscontact.com/gb2fr/help.php#with_emergency_temporary_tra_doc)