Hi Arthur - been looking at that link from Rusty and at web of other embassy (Czech Republic) and it seems to me that you are right - Schengen visa should be free for spouse of EU citizen:Originally Posted by Arthur Little
Thanks, Rusty for posting this link. It's good to know that applicants are catered for on a "Walk-in" basis at the Edinburgh Consular Office ... one of the FEW benefits available to travellers from Scotland ... providing clients bring all the documents needed with them.
But one thing still puzzles me.And that is the mention of fees in the link. I'd been led to believe Schengen Visas were issued *FREE [*for a change!] ... again, on submission of the necessary paperwork. So what IS the situation *here? Do you - or does anyone - know for certain? I mean, it's implied that the visas ARE issued free of charge to spouses of what're referred to as 'European' Citizens (which, in the broader sense, I am) but has this been narrowed down to include people from the British Isles?
From the web of French Embassy (French visa fee) :
Visa application remain free of charge for some categories of applicants (children dependant, under the age of 21/spouses of European nationals) ONLY if the appropriate documentation* is provided when lodging the application.
From the web of Czech Embassy (Czech visa - spouse of EU citizen) :
FAMILY MEMBERS OF EU CITIZENS who require a visa
You can apply for a visa either in person at the Czech Embassy in London or by post. It takes about one week (maximum 14 days) to obtain a visa. It is free of charge. It is also possible to apply for a visa on arrival, at a border crossing point.
*Documentation = marriage certificate + leave to remain - requirement of both embassies...
Hope it helps
