Schengen Visa and UK Residency Permit
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Schengen Visa and UK Residency Permit
Hello!
I have a query regarding the Schengen Visa and UK Residency clause: "The UK residence permit should be valid for at least three months after the expiry date of your Schengen visa."
I was recently issued a multiple entry Schengen Visa from the French Embassy, valid until the first week of May 2013. My UK residency permit (Tier 2) is, as of now, valid until mid June 2013.
This being the case, am I eligible to travel to the Schengen region until the validity of the Schengen Visa (May 2013)?
Thanks, Nitin
I have a query regarding the Schengen Visa and UK Residency clause: "The UK residence permit should be valid for at least three months after the expiry date of your Schengen visa."
I was recently issued a multiple entry Schengen Visa from the French Embassy, valid until the first week of May 2013. My UK residency permit (Tier 2) is, as of now, valid until mid June 2013.
This being the case, am I eligible to travel to the Schengen region until the validity of the Schengen Visa (May 2013)?
Thanks, Nitin
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I don't think there would be an issue with reentry into the UK as this clause is only stated as a prerequisite for Schengen Visa application.
I'm a bit confused through as the Schengen visa validity conflicts with this statement.
Am I missing something?
I'm a bit confused through as the Schengen visa validity conflicts with this statement.
Am I missing something?
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OK, the way I understand it is this.
The OP's Schengen visa was issued on condition that his UK residency permit was valid for 3 months after the expiry of the Schengen visa (which is May).
However, the UK residency permit expires in mid June (only 1 1/2 months after his Schengen Visa expires in May), which begs the question why was a Schengen visa issued with the UK residency permit only valid for a few weeks and not 3 months? Clear?? I hope so…
If the above is a correct, then the answer to the question is I don't know. On the one hand he has a Schengen visa allowing entry until May, but it may be invalidated by the soon to expire UK residency permit.
Two options:
travel on the Schengen visa and see what happens;
or contact the embassy of the Schengen country you intend to visit for clarification.
But relying on information from random strangers on the internet is a fruitless exercise on matters such as this.
The OP's Schengen visa was issued on condition that his UK residency permit was valid for 3 months after the expiry of the Schengen visa (which is May).
However, the UK residency permit expires in mid June (only 1 1/2 months after his Schengen Visa expires in May), which begs the question why was a Schengen visa issued with the UK residency permit only valid for a few weeks and not 3 months? Clear?? I hope so…
If the above is a correct, then the answer to the question is I don't know. On the one hand he has a Schengen visa allowing entry until May, but it may be invalidated by the soon to expire UK residency permit.
Two options:
travel on the Schengen visa and see what happens;
or contact the embassy of the Schengen country you intend to visit for clarification.
But relying on information from random strangers on the internet is a fruitless exercise on matters such as this.
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Apologies if my query was not very clear - sofarsogood's interpretation of it though is correct though.
I've also contacted a Schengan embassy a while ago but am still awaiting a response.
Also, I do not have an itenary for the visa validation duration which falls within 3 months of the UK residency permit expiry.
I've also contacted a Schengan embassy a while ago but am still awaiting a response.
Also, I do not have an itenary for the visa validation duration which falls within 3 months of the UK residency permit expiry.
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@Kate: Yes, the Schengen Visa was issued on the basis of the UK residency.
Schengen Visa clause: For non UK passport holders, your UK Visa must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the return date from your trip.
Schengen Visa clause: For non UK passport holders, your UK Visa must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the return date from your trip.
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