Can I get a multi-entry Schengen visa if travelling to two different countries on two separate trips?
I am travelling to France for 2 days in October and then I would be back in the UK. Later in November I would be travelling to Spain for 4 days. Is it possible for me to apply for a Schengen visa at the French embassy, despite that:
There is a 25 day gap between my two trips
The duration of stay in France is less than the duration of stay in Spain
Would the French embassy consider granting me a multi-entry visa for such an itinerary?
visas schengen multiple-entry
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I am travelling to France for 2 days in October and then I would be back in the UK. Later in November I would be travelling to Spain for 4 days. Is it possible for me to apply for a Schengen visa at the French embassy, despite that:
There is a 25 day gap between my two trips
The duration of stay in France is less than the duration of stay in Spain
Would the French embassy consider granting me a multi-entry visa for such an itinerary?
visas schengen multiple-entry
edited Jun 22 '16 at 22:18
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asked Sep 10 '15 at 18:35
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French embassy will likely only issue you a visa for France. But can you make a question into a question?
– Karlson
Sep 10 '15 at 20:12
Do you mean France will issue visa only for 2 days even if I provide my itinerary of my Spain trip?
– Rohan Kanungo
Sep 11 '15 at 21:40
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That's exactly what I mean. The max stay may not be 2 days but it is unlikely to give you a multi entry visa given that your second trip is to Spain.
– Karlson
Sep 11 '15 at 21:55
@Karlson that comment should be an answer.
– chx
Jun 15 '16 at 18:14
@chx I can't make it an answer since I have nothing to bavk it up.
– Karlson
Jun 15 '16 at 18:20
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I am travelling to France for 2 days in October and then I would be back in the UK. Later in November I would be travelling to Spain for 4 days. Is it possible for me to apply for a Schengen visa at the French embassy, despite that:
There is a 25 day gap between my two trips
The duration of stay in France is less than the duration of stay in Spain
Would the French embassy consider granting me a multi-entry visa for such an itinerary?
visas schengen multiple-entry
edited Jun 22 '16 at 22:18
JonathanReez♦
49k40235499
asked Sep 10 '15 at 18:35
Rohan KanungoRohan Kanungo
413
I am travelling to France for 2 days in October and then I would be back in the UK. Later in November I would be travelling to Spain for 4 days. Is it possible for me to apply for a Schengen visa at the French embassy, despite that:
There is a 25 day gap between my two trips
The duration of stay in France is less than the duration of stay in Spain
Would the French embassy consider granting me a multi-entry visa for such an itinerary?
visas schengen multiple-entry
visas schengen multiple-entry
edited Jun 22 '16 at 22:18
JonathanReez♦
49k40235499
asked Sep 10 '15 at 18:35
Rohan KanungoRohan Kanungo
413
edited Jun 22 '16 at 22:18
JonathanReez♦
49k40235499
asked Sep 10 '15 at 18:35
Rohan KanungoRohan Kanungo
413
edited Jun 22 '16 at 22:18
JonathanReez♦
49k40235499
edited Jun 22 '16 at 22:18
JonathanReez♦
49k40235499
edited Jun 22 '16 at 22:18
JonathanReez♦
49k40235499
49k40235499
asked Sep 10 '15 at 18:35
Rohan KanungoRohan Kanungo
413
asked Sep 10 '15 at 18:35
Rohan KanungoRohan Kanungo
413
asked Sep 10 '15 at 18:35
Rohan KanungoRohan Kanungo
413
413
French embassy will likely only issue you a visa for France. But can you make a question into a question?
– Karlson
Sep 10 '15 at 20:12
Do you mean France will issue visa only for 2 days even if I provide my itinerary of my Spain trip?
– Rohan Kanungo
Sep 11 '15 at 21:40
2
That's exactly what I mean. The max stay may not be 2 days but it is unlikely to give you a multi entry visa given that your second trip is to Spain.
– Karlson
Sep 11 '15 at 21:55
@Karlson that comment should be an answer.
– chx
Jun 15 '16 at 18:14
@chx I can't make it an answer since I have nothing to bavk it up.
– Karlson
Jun 15 '16 at 18:20
|
show 1 more comment
French embassy will likely only issue you a visa for France. But can you make a question into a question?
– Karlson
Sep 10 '15 at 20:12
Do you mean France will issue visa only for 2 days even if I provide my itinerary of my Spain trip?
– Rohan Kanungo
Sep 11 '15 at 21:40
2
That's exactly what I mean. The max stay may not be 2 days but it is unlikely to give you a multi entry visa given that your second trip is to Spain.
– Karlson
Sep 11 '15 at 21:55
@Karlson that comment should be an answer.
– chx
Jun 15 '16 at 18:14
@chx I can't make it an answer since I have nothing to bavk it up.
– Karlson
Jun 15 '16 at 18:20
French embassy will likely only issue you a visa for France. But can you make a question into a question?
– Karlson
Sep 10 '15 at 20:12
French embassy will likely only issue you a visa for France. But can you make a question into a question?
– Karlson
Sep 10 '15 at 20:12
Do you mean France will issue visa only for 2 days even if I provide my itinerary of my Spain trip?
– Rohan Kanungo
Sep 11 '15 at 21:40
Do you mean France will issue visa only for 2 days even if I provide my itinerary of my Spain trip?
– Rohan Kanungo
Sep 11 '15 at 21:40
2
2
That's exactly what I mean. The max stay may not be 2 days but it is unlikely to give you a multi entry visa given that your second trip is to Spain.
– Karlson
Sep 11 '15 at 21:55
That's exactly what I mean. The max stay may not be 2 days but it is unlikely to give you a multi entry visa given that your second trip is to Spain.
– Karlson
Sep 11 '15 at 21:55
@Karlson that comment should be an answer.
– chx
Jun 15 '16 at 18:14
@Karlson that comment should be an answer.
– chx
Jun 15 '16 at 18:14
@chx I can't make it an answer since I have nothing to bavk it up.
– Karlson
Jun 15 '16 at 18:20
@chx I can't make it an answer since I have nothing to bavk it up.
– Karlson
Jun 15 '16 at 18:20
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Generally speaking, that's not how it's supposed to work and there are many reasons why each consulate might want to avoid giving a visa for the other trip you are planning, see Visiting two Schengen countries, coming back home in between, do I apply for single-entry or multiple-entry visa? and Applying for a Schengen visa when there is a gap between trips to main destination and country of entry for more details.
That said, as a UK resident, you might get lucky. I have heard about some folks who got a one-year multiple-entry visa the first time around without even asking for it or planning another trip. It does make sense: Someone who resides in the UK has made it through the rather arduous process of getting a UK visa, can have many opportunities to go mainland Europe but little incentive to stay there and earn money illegally. All this makes you a low-risk applicant and the consulate could save everybody some effort/money by giving you a multiple entry visa.
Finally note that there is a third type of visa that would seem to fit your itinerary, namely the two-entry visa. In many respects it's closer to a single-entry visa than to a multiple-entry visa. It was intended to make it possible for foreign tourists (but not necessarily residents) to add a stay in British isles in the middle of a tour of Europe without having to worry about requesting two visas on the road.
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The almost always give a multiple entry visa. However, the it could be limited to just to travel dates provided by the OP.
– greatone
Jul 7 '17 at 13:23
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Generally speaking, that's not how it's supposed to work and there are many reasons why each consulate might want to avoid giving a visa for the other trip you are planning, see Visiting two Schengen countries, coming back home in between, do I apply for single-entry or multiple-entry visa? and Applying for a Schengen visa when there is a gap between trips to main destination and country of entry for more details.
That said, as a UK resident, you might get lucky. I have heard about some folks who got a one-year multiple-entry visa the first time around without even asking for it or planning another trip. It does make sense: Someone who resides in the UK has made it through the rather arduous process of getting a UK visa, can have many opportunities to go mainland Europe but little incentive to stay there and earn money illegally. All this makes you a low-risk applicant and the consulate could save everybody some effort/money by giving you a multiple entry visa.
Finally note that there is a third type of visa that would seem to fit your itinerary, namely the two-entry visa. In many respects it's closer to a single-entry visa than to a multiple-entry visa. It was intended to make it possible for foreign tourists (but not necessarily residents) to add a stay in British isles in the middle of a tour of Europe without having to worry about requesting two visas on the road.
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:52
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The almost always give a multiple entry visa. However, the it could be limited to just to travel dates provided by the OP.
– greatone
Jul 7 '17 at 13:23
add a comment |
Generally speaking, that's not how it's supposed to work and there are many reasons why each consulate might want to avoid giving a visa for the other trip you are planning, see Visiting two Schengen countries, coming back home in between, do I apply for single-entry or multiple-entry visa? and Applying for a Schengen visa when there is a gap between trips to main destination and country of entry for more details.
That said, as a UK resident, you might get lucky. I have heard about some folks who got a one-year multiple-entry visa the first time around without even asking for it or planning another trip. It does make sense: Someone who resides in the UK has made it through the rather arduous process of getting a UK visa, can have many opportunities to go mainland Europe but little incentive to stay there and earn money illegally. All this makes you a low-risk applicant and the consulate could save everybody some effort/money by giving you a multiple entry visa.
Finally note that there is a third type of visa that would seem to fit your itinerary, namely the two-entry visa. In many respects it's closer to a single-entry visa than to a multiple-entry visa. It was intended to make it possible for foreign tourists (but not necessarily residents) to add a stay in British isles in the middle of a tour of Europe without having to worry about requesting two visas on the road.
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:52
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answered Jun 22 '16 at 22:46
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The almost always give a multiple entry visa. However, the it could be limited to just to travel dates provided by the OP.
– greatone
Jul 7 '17 at 13:23
add a comment |
Generally speaking, that's not how it's supposed to work and there are many reasons why each consulate might want to avoid giving a visa for the other trip you are planning, see Visiting two Schengen countries, coming back home in between, do I apply for single-entry or multiple-entry visa? and Applying for a Schengen visa when there is a gap between trips to main destination and country of entry for more details.
That said, as a UK resident, you might get lucky. I have heard about some folks who got a one-year multiple-entry visa the first time around without even asking for it or planning another trip. It does make sense: Someone who resides in the UK has made it through the rather arduous process of getting a UK visa, can have many opportunities to go mainland Europe but little incentive to stay there and earn money illegally. All this makes you a low-risk applicant and the consulate could save everybody some effort/money by giving you a multiple entry visa.
Finally note that there is a third type of visa that would seem to fit your itinerary, namely the two-entry visa. In many respects it's closer to a single-entry visa than to a multiple-entry visa. It was intended to make it possible for foreign tourists (but not necessarily residents) to add a stay in British isles in the middle of a tour of Europe without having to worry about requesting two visas on the road.
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:52
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answered Jun 22 '16 at 22:46
RelaxedRelaxed
76.4k10153286
Generally speaking, that's not how it's supposed to work and there are many reasons why each consulate might want to avoid giving a visa for the other trip you are planning, see Visiting two Schengen countries, coming back home in between, do I apply for single-entry or multiple-entry visa? and Applying for a Schengen visa when there is a gap between trips to main destination and country of entry for more details.
That said, as a UK resident, you might get lucky. I have heard about some folks who got a one-year multiple-entry visa the first time around without even asking for it or planning another trip. It does make sense: Someone who resides in the UK has made it through the rather arduous process of getting a UK visa, can have many opportunities to go mainland Europe but little incentive to stay there and earn money illegally. All this makes you a low-risk applicant and the consulate could save everybody some effort/money by giving you a multiple entry visa.
Finally note that there is a third type of visa that would seem to fit your itinerary, namely the two-entry visa. In many respects it's closer to a single-entry visa than to a multiple-entry visa. It was intended to make it possible for foreign tourists (but not necessarily residents) to add a stay in British isles in the middle of a tour of Europe without having to worry about requesting two visas on the road.
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The almost always give a multiple entry visa. However, the it could be limited to just to travel dates provided by the OP.
– greatone
Jul 7 '17 at 13:23
add a comment |
The almost always give a multiple entry visa. However, the it could be limited to just to travel dates provided by the OP.
– greatone
Jul 7 '17 at 13:23
The almost always give a multiple entry visa. However, the it could be limited to just to travel dates provided by the OP.
– greatone
Jul 7 '17 at 13:23
The almost always give a multiple entry visa. However, the it could be limited to just to travel dates provided by the OP.
– greatone
Jul 7 '17 at 13:23
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French embassy will likely only issue you a visa for France. But can you make a question into a question?
– Karlson
Sep 10 '15 at 20:12
Do you mean France will issue visa only for 2 days even if I provide my itinerary of my Spain trip?
– Rohan Kanungo
Sep 11 '15 at 21:40
2
That's exactly what I mean. The max stay may not be 2 days but it is unlikely to give you a multi entry visa given that your second trip is to Spain.
– Karlson
Sep 11 '15 at 21:55
@Karlson that comment should be an answer.
– chx
Jun 15 '16 at 18:14
@chx I can't make it an answer since I have nothing to bavk it up.
– Karlson
Jun 15 '16 at 18:20