Schengen Visa Application from the UK with UK Student Visa Less Than 3 Months Expiring

[demzprimz]

Hello everyone, I’m a student in the UK and I am planning to travel to Europe with my family in 13 December 2024. After my trip to Europe I plan to return to the UK for 1-3 days on 24 December 2024 to pack up and then go back for good to my home country (i.e. Indonesia).

I am applying for the Schengen visa in Edinburgh since I am still in the UK.

I have read that to apply for a Schengen visa (will be applying to Spain as it is the first port of call and also the majority of the trip), I need to have 3 months validity remaining on my Student visa after the date I leave the Schengen area and return to the UK. However, my UK student visa expires on 11 January 2025 (18 days after 24 December 2024).

Thus, I may have a problem with my application in the UK. Nevertheless, it is very difficult and expensive for me to apply for a Schengen visa in my home country (i.e. Indonesia).

I’m thinking of emailing the Embassy of Spain asking for advice on my specific situation.

I have found this other thread with a similar situation as mine but there was no follow up on their result of the Schengen visa application: europe-immigration-forum/schengen-visa- ... 88613.html

Nevertheless, have anyone ever had any experience in this kind of scenario? What decision did you receive?

Thank you!

[meself2]

Usually, if you're planning to extend a visa afterwards, embassies sometimes do provide flexibility regarding visa validity.

But in your case it's more complex - you have to show that you'll return to the UK, but since your student visa is expiring, visa officers might as well consider that you aim to just move to Europe.

You can ask, it does not hurt, but I doubt you'll be successful, to be frank. Ask around in your local immigrant communities to see whether they have any advice for yous.