Schengen Visa

[jlags90]

Hi..me and my husband are planning a day trip to Paris, how did you apply for Schengen Visa? TLS reviews are really bad, need help, I don't know if I will go through TLS Contact or apply straight to French Embassy in London. PLEASE HELP.

Hi Evo76,

I applied for my first Schengen Visa directly with the French Embassy last year. It was very straightforward but they can only cater for certain number of people in a day. You can follow this link to know more about the process and documents that you need to bring with you.

http://filipinaroses.com/showthread....479#post427479

Please also take note that only you or an immediate family member can collect you passport so you might have to stay longer in London. Hope this helps and good luck with your application.

With regards to visa validity, it is always reviewed on a case to case basis. They do not necessarily give you 6 months' visa during the first successful application, and then 2 years validity during the second one. My first Schengen Visa (issued by French Embassy) was valid for one year, my second one (issued by German Embassy) was only valid for 6 months.

[evo76]

Hi Evo76,

I applied for my first Schengen Visa directly with the French Embassy last year. It was very straightforward but they can only cater for certain number of people in a day. You can follow this link to know more about the process and documents that you need to bring with you.

http://filipinaroses.com/showthread....479#post427479

Please also take note that only you or an immediate family member can collect you passport so you might have to stay longer in London. Hope this helps and good luck with your application.

With regards to visa validity, it is always reviewed on a case to case basis. They do not necessarily give you 6 months' visa during the first successful application, and then 2 years validity during the second one. My first Schengen Visa (issued by French Embassy) was valid for one year, my second one (issued by German Embassy) was only valid for 6 months.

Hi Jlags90, thanks for the info, it also looks like if you go straight to the Embassy you don't need to show tickets, coz I think TLS Contacts are already asking for it. Is it true that it's the new rules of the French Embassy?

[marksroomspain]

Hi Jlags90, thanks for the info, it also looks like if you go straight to the embassy you dont need to show tickets, coz i think tls contact are already asking for it, is it true that its the new rules of french embassy?

Hi Evo76,

TLS Contact only stipulates the current position of the French Embassy and that is tickets have to be shown as part of the procedure for successful Schengen Visa applications.

Please do your homework and follow the correct protocol and all will be well.

Good Luck.....

[aprilmaejon]

Hi evo76,

TLS Contact only stipulates the current position of the French Embassy and that is tickets have to be shown as part of the procedure for successful Schengen Visa applications.

Please do your homework and follow the correct protocol and all will be well.

Good Luck.....

Marksroomspain is right. You really have to provide the tickets...that is the new rule in which during my application wasn't a requirement ... good luck dear....

[jlags90]

Hi Jlags90, thanks for the info, it also looks like if you go straight to the Embassy you don't need to show tickets, coz I think TLS Contacts are already asking for it. Is it true that it's the new rules of the French Embassy?

It is always good to check the website of the Embassy where you will be applying for a Schengen Visa (unfortunately not all websites are very straightforward). I am not aware of any recent changes regarding providing airline and hotel tickets to make a successful schengen visa application with the French Embassy.

I applied for my visa with them March last year, and as far as I know, you do not need to provide evidence of accommodation etc if you are a spouse of an EU Citizen.

Of course, this might have changed. I suggest calling TLS and tell them you are applying for a Short Stay Schengen Visa as a Spouse of an EU Citizen and they will be able to make things clear for you.

I did that last year, and that's how I knew that I do not need hotel bookings etc and they also told me not to complete the accommodation part of the Application Form. I recently applied for a Schengen Visa by post with the German Embassy and I was not asked for proof of accommodation and airline tickets.

Good luck Evo

[evo76]

Aprilmaejon...thank you. How long did you wait when you were inside TLS Contact?

[aprilmaejon]

Aprilmaejon...thank you. How long did you wait when you were inside TLS Contact?

First application, I paid for the premium application because there was a long queue that time...

Second application, I asked for a premium service but the man in charge of checking the documents said that I don't need it as there were only a few people applying. He was right...

Both 1st and 2nd applications took me less than an hour.