FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT SCHENGEN VISA
How early should I need to apply for a Schengen visa? You can apply up to 90 days (3 months) prior to. Whereas most embassies process applications comparatively fast, its wise offer some time allowance simply just in case something doesn’t go as planned (e.g. they invite extra documents). 2 months should provide you with enough time to secure a copy of all needed documents and fix a problem should it arise. How shortly do they release the visa after receiving my application? Depends on the embassy. The French Embassy issues visas next 5-7 days, the German Embassy 7-14 days. Most of the time, the wait is shorter. Sometimes, when they have doubts, it will take longer. How long is the validity of the visa? Depends on the itinerary you'll submit and also the embassy. When I applied at and submitted a 5-day itinerary to the French Embassy, i was issued a visa that was valid for fifteen days. When I applied the second time and submitted a 53-day itinerary to the German