Indian National applying for schengen while in UK????

harvey160384 · Post by **harvey160384** » Wed Aug 03, 2011 12:42 pm

Is it possible for a Indian national to apply for a schengen visa to spain whilst he is on a tourist visa to the UK if so how ?? and where?? and how long might it take !! If not possible is their any country he can visit whilst in the uk?? its for a stag do!!! all help appreciated!!!

mulderpf · Post by **mulderpf** » Wed Aug 03, 2011 1:18 pm

AFAIK you should have a long term visa (>6 months) for the UK before you can apply for a Schengen visa in the UK. In the event that you want to try any way, be warned that you have to schedule an appointment in about 3 weeks and then it takes another week or so to get the visa. I have heard that the Spanish embassy is quite slow, so it could be even longer.

There is no way to fast-track this.

harvey160384 · Post by **harvey160384** » Wed Aug 03, 2011 2:59 pm

Do u know of any country that wouldnt ask for a visa or anything??

imraniqbal2010 · Post by **imraniqbal2010** » Wed Aug 03, 2011 3:15 pm

harvey160384 wrote:Do u know of any country that wouldnt ask for a visa or anything??

This is the basic requirement, they have to see your current visa b4 issuing schengen visa

moonlight55 · Post by **moonlight55** » Wed Aug 03, 2011 3:37 pm

Hi,

Recently, Ireland has started a waiver programme wherein you (as an Indian citizen) can travel to Ireland with your UK tourist visa.

More details here: http://www.inis.gov.ie/en/INIS/Pages/WP11000005

harvey160384 · Post by **harvey160384** » Wed Aug 03, 2011 4:09 pm

what about for switzerland does he need a visa to travel there?????

moonlight55 · Post by **moonlight55** » Wed Aug 03, 2011 5:04 pm

Yes, one would need a schengen to travel to Swiss. And you cannot apply from within Uk if you are travelling on a tourist visa. The person had to apply for a schengen from India itself before coming to UK to travel to Swiss from UK.

mulderpf · Post by **mulderpf** » Wed Aug 03, 2011 5:10 pm

harvey160384 wrote:what about for switzerland does he need a visa to travel there?????

If there are any websites stating that you don't need a visa for Switzerland, it is outdated. Switzerland only recently (last three years I think), joined the Schengen zone.

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Indian National applying for schengen while in UK????

Indian National applying for schengen while in UK????