fastest way to get schengen visa

[ramesha]

Hello Everyone,

I have a quick query - I want to travel to France on 3 August. I checked the TLS website for submission date and the earliest is 1 August. How can i get a shcengen visa for visiting france before this date?

Is there any other way to get the schengen visa?

Im an Indian national with UK permanent residency.

Warm Regards

[ibwe]

Hi,

I don't know why TLS will, specifically, state a submission date on August 1 whilst the Schengen visa application can be submitted as far back as 90 days before your intended travel date. Maybe due to the volume of applications depending on where you are applying (in India or UK).

If France's Schengen visa is such a fuss from TLS you may try Spain or Greece - both are very fast in processing visas (maximum 15 working days) though the French are very liberal, in my experience, to issue visas with less hassle. Just make sure that you are 100% and a bit more prepared with the documentation.

[Casa]

Hi,

I don't know why TLS will, specifically, state a submission date on August 1 whilst the Schengen visa application can be submitted as far back as 90 days before your intended travel date. Maybe due to the volume of applications depending on where you are applying (in India or UK).

If France's Schengen visa is such a fuss from TLS you may try Spain or Greece - both are very fast in processing visas (maximum 15 working days) though the French are very liberal, in my experience, to issue visas with less hassle. Just make sure that you are 100% and a bit more prepared with the documentation.

The OP wants to travel in two days time.

[ibwe]

Oh! Didn't quite get the OP's meaning. In two days' time not so sure. It might depend on the circumstances - if it is an emergency and the consulate deems it as so.
If you are a family member of EU/EAA citizen it can be easier as the visas are supposed to be issued as fast as possible. I had mine processed in less than 48 hours (36 hours to be exact) by the French consulate in Beijing, China. Part of it was because I went directly to the consulate counter (family members at the time, could go directly to apply for visa without appointment) and presented my case.