Any Expirience With Getting Schengen Visa ?

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Guys , who can share info how to get Schengen Visa with less paperwork , waiting time , ect.I mean is it easy to apply lets say to Greece compare to UK or something?Or which country is more loyal to Asylees???Anyone with bad experience?Im planning to apply here , not in a German border or somewhere in Europe.Thanks!
 
I applied for a Schengen visa to Greece. The consulate did not give me problems at all and in 4 days I had the visa home.
I don't think the UK has signed the Schengen agreeemnt though so you might not be able to go there with that type of visa.
The paperwork they asked me for was my RTD, letter from my employer, plane tickets and health insurance cards.
 
ClevelandOH said:
Guys , who can share info how to get Schengen Visa with less paperwork , waiting time , ect.I mean is it easy to apply lets say to Greece compare to UK or something?Or which country is more loyal to Asylees???Anyone with bad experience?Im planning to apply here , not in a German border or somewhere in Europe.Thanks!
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I had experienced in both. Last June, I applied a schengen visa at the Greece Consulate in New York. The process was very straight forward and limited paperworks, but it will take two weeks to process your visa (for RTD holders).

I also applied a UK visa (UK is not part of the schengen countries) in June. The process was very fast. You can get your visa the same day. You don't even need to have the actually air reservation. You can visit the aa.com to place your ticket on hold and print it out for your UK visa appplication.

Again, if you plan to travel UK and Schengen countries except Germany, you would need to apply both types of visas.
 
Hey Cleveland,

I guess the most important question is how long do you plan on staying there?
There are different guidelines based on the length of time intended to remain in a Schengen country.
The first time I got my visa from the Dutch consulate in Houston and it took four days. The second time I wanted to stay longer and work (intern) there, so it was a whole different process; it took 2 weeks due to them having to make confirmations with their Department of Internal Affairs, but I had to show both times the following:

RTD, return flight itinerary, living arrangements, health insurance, and of course the fee according to the length of stay; between $30 and & $60.

And then from Holland I traveled to most countries with that visa; excluding UK and Switzerland.

Good luck
 
annaraka, did you apply for the dutch visa in Houston in person or via mail?
and how long did it take to get the health insurance card in the mail??
thanks a lot, you have been so helpful
 
I applied in person, and they overnighted me my RTD with visa. As for health insurance, it takes about a week to get the card in the mail, but I got an e-card printed out right away from the net.
 
annaraka said:
I applied in person, and they overnighted me my RTD with visa. As for health insurance, it takes about a week to get the card in the mail, but I got an e-card printed out right away from the net.
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I have my company insurance is that help, or get to have a new one ?
 
They're talking about international medical insurance.I 'm not sure the benefit from your company will help.Go to any STA travel agency and buy one.
 
anotherway said:
I have my company insurance is that help, or get to have a new one ?
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I got a schengen visa from the Finland consulate with my company insurance --letter from HR stated that I have health coverage and that was sufficient.

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COMPANY guarantees that Mr. XXXXX will have adequate funds in his possession, as well as confirmed living accommodations and return transportation. COMPANY also guarantees that he will not become dependent upon the Government of Finland in any way during the course of his visit.

Mr. XXXXX is also covered by company health insurance with United Healthcare world wide.
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floyd said:
I got a schengen visa from the Finland consulate with my company insurance --letter from HR stated that I have health coverage and that was sufficient.

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COMPANY guarantees that Mr. XXXXX will have adequate funds in his possession, as well as confirmed living accommodations and return transportation. COMPANY also guarantees that he will not become dependent upon the Government of Finland in any way during the course of his visit.

Mr. XXXXX is also covered by company health insurance with United Healthcare world wide.
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I also used my company's insurance (Aetna) and I received a letter from Aetna saying that I am covered while traveling abroad. Also, try to avoid the Austrian consulate as they are bureacrats beyond belief. I hear that Sweden and Italy are easier on people. As far as I know, Sweden does not even require you to appear in person. You can do all of it by mail, though I have never applied for a Shengen visa through Sweden.
 
I will be going to India and staying in Paris on the way to India. I am coming back from India though through Italy where I will be staying In Italy for a few days. Will anybody know if I will need one schengen visa or will I need two schengen visas as while going my first point of entry is paris while on the way back my first point of entry is Italy. Any answers will be highly appreciated.
 
harvinder said:
I will be going to India and staying in Paris on the way to India. I am coming back from India though through Italy where I will be staying In Italy for a few days. Will anybody know if I will need one schengen visa or will I need two schengen visas as while going my first point of entry is paris while on the way back my first point of entry is Italy. Any answers will be highly appreciated.
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You will need only one Shengen visa and you would need to apply at the French consulate because that is your first POE into the Shengen states. Mention it to the French authorities at the consulate that you are coming back through Italy and they should issue you a Shengen visa with multiple entries authorized.
 
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