Schengen Visa question

[Andre2000]

Hi,

My wife has a 2 year spouse visa (she is Kenyan), I am a British national.

We wanted to go to Paris for a few days so we need Schengen visa for my wife. I have all the info except one thing. On the French embassy's website it states:

"If you live in one of the counties cited below, you may apply for your visa by postal application, even if your passport is submitted to consultation:"

However I live in Bromley Kent still a London borough, it also states:

"If your county is not listed above, your application will be returned to you without being processed. You will then need to book an appointment to apply for your visa." I tried to book an appointment online but none are available. So my only option is through the postal system.
http://www.ambafrance-uk.org/Postal-application.html

If I send my documents via post my only option right now it seems they would be returned as my county (Kent) is not listed, this seems to be wrong.

Can anyone shed any light?

[Wanderer]

Hi,

My wife has a 2 year spouse visa (she is Kenyan), I am a British national.

We wanted to go to Paris for a few days so we need Schengen visa for my wife. I have all the info except one thing. On the French embassy's website it states:

"If you live in one of the counties cited below, you may apply for your visa by postal application, even if your passport is submitted to consultation:"

However I live in Bromley Kent still a London borough, it also states:

"If your county is not listed above, your application will be returned to you without being processed. You will then need to book an appointment to apply for your visa." I tried to book an appointment online but none are available. So my only option is through the postal system.
http://www.ambafrance-uk.org/Postal-application.html

If I send my documents via post my only option right now it seems they would be returned as my county (Kent) is not listed, this seems to be wrong.

Can anyone shed any light?

It's quite plain - ur app will be returned unprocessed since you don't live in one of the area that can apply via post.

You need to allow enough time to book an appointment, if you haven't to be honest the French Consulate won't care....

[kashiff]

hi
u can apply in german embaasy and u can enter in paris on this visa!

they accept postal application from every where if u r spouse of eu citizen!

i got visa from them few months before by post!
and they take 8 working days.

[Andre2000]

hi
u can apply in german embaasy and u can enter in paris on this visa!

they accept postal application from every where if u r spouse of eu citizen!

i got visa from them few months before by post!
and they take 8 working days.

Just to clarify, I can get a schengen visa from the german embassy and then take my trip to Paris directly? I have no intention of visiting Germany in the near future.

Thanks for your replies

Andrew

[86ti]

Schengen rules require you to either apply to the country of main destination (longest stay) or to the country of first entry if the days of stay cannot be determined beforehand. You may be able to get a visa from Germany the first time but if you will not use it to go there they may refuse you to give another one next time. Note, I don't know how correct the Germans are in this respect. The French definitely are.

[kashiff]

i got holland (schengen) visa july 2007 and colud not travel then i got from french and i traveld to paris in dec 2007 then i got from german and traveld to italy in june 2008 then i got again german visa in november 2008 but did not travel .now i got from swiss and i am going to spain or amsterdam.

[Plum70]

i got holland (schengen) visa july 2007 and colud not travel then i got from french and i traveld to paris in dec 2007 then i got from german and traveld to italy in june 2008 then i got again german visa in november 2008 but did not travel .now i got from swiss and i am going to spain or amsterdam.

Talk about unapologetic non-compliance!

Why not just apply to the embassy of the country you plan to visit?

[Andre2000]

i got holland (schengen) visa july 2007 and colud not travel then i got from french and i traveld to paris in dec 2007 then i got from german and traveld to italy in june 2008 then i got again german visa in november 2008 but did not travel .now i got from swiss and i am going to spain or amsterdam.

Talk about unapologetic non-compliance!

Why not just apply to the embassy of the country you plan to visit?

Well I am going to France however it would seem I am not allowed to send in postal applications due to being out of the designated counties ( I live in Kent), also when I try to get an appointment via their site it seems there are none. https://www.consulfrance-londres.org/se ... vices3.php

Thanks for all your replies, I will try to get a visa from the German embassy though it seems they require more documentation ie: Medical Insurance.

Andrew

[Andre2000]

hi
u can apply in german embaasy and u can enter in paris on this visa!

they accept postal application from every where if u r spouse of eu citizen!

i got visa from them few months before by post!
and they take 8 working days.

Hi Kashiff,

I spoke with the German embassy and they tell me I have to make an appointment as my wife has never been to Germany in the past. We were hoping to go within the next month and do all this via the postal system.

Still no option to get a visa from the French embassy as there are no appointments available. This really should be easier than this!!!

[kashiff]

hi Andre2000

if you a british citizen then u don't need to make an appointment and also no need for medical insurance!

all information is in their web site!

i copyied this from their web site

Spouses of EU and German nationals and other applicants who do not wish to use the services of the above mentioned automated appointment booking system may obtain an appointment by calling 020 7823 2854 (Monday to Friday 08:30-10:30). Please note that only a limited number of appointments are available using this telephone number. Alternatively you may use the 24-hour fully automated appointment booking system mentioned above.

Documents required for spouses of EU nationals:

spouse's passport + copy
applicant's passport + copy
marriage certificate + copy
address in Germany
visa application form with one passport picture

Application by post:


If you are a spouse of an EU or German national, or if you have had a Schengen visa from the German Embassy London issued within the past 12 months, you may apply by post. In addition to the required documents please add a self-addressed "Special Delivery" envelope and the visa fee in postal orders. (There is no visa fee for spouses of EU or German nationals.) Please be aware that application by post can take eight working days.




Visa Collection:

Mon - Fri 09.00 - 10.30
Mon - Thurs 14.00 -14.30


If you wish to have your documents returned to you by post please bring a self addressed "Special Delivery" envelope with you.

Please check immediately upon collection/receipt that your visa has been issued correctly.


The Embassy does not assume any liability for the loss of documents submitted or returned by post.

Address: German Embassy, Visa Section, 23 Belgrave Square, London SW1X 8PZ

[3crown]

but he's planning to use a German Schengen to travel only to France. Dodgy I would have thought. The French consulate website updates their appontments daily, just keep dipping in there and you'll be lucky and they do get cancellations. You're much safer going to France on a French Schengen. I wouldn't take a risk of being refused entry and spoiling your holiday.

hi Andre2000

if you a british citizen then u don't need to make an appointment and also no need for medical insurance!

all information is in their web site!

i copyied this from their web site

Spouses of EU and German nationals and other applicants who do not wish to use the services of the above mentioned automated appointment booking system may obtain an appointment by calling 020 7823 2854 (Monday to Friday 08:30-10:30). Please note that only a limited number of appointments are available using this telephone number. Alternatively you may use the 24-hour fully automated appointment booking system mentioned above.

Documents required for spouses of EU nationals:

spouse's passport + copy
applicant's passport + copy
marriage certificate + copy
address in Germany
visa application form with one passport picture

Application by post:


If you are a spouse of an EU or German national, or if you have had a Schengen visa from the German Embassy London issued within the past 12 months, you may apply by post. In addition to the required documents please add a self-addressed "Special Delivery" envelope and the visa fee in postal orders. (There is no visa fee for spouses of EU or German nationals.) Please be aware that application by post can take eight working days.




Visa Collection:

Mon - Fri 09.00 - 10.30
Mon - Thurs 14.00 -14.30


If you wish to have your documents returned to you by post please bring a self addressed "Special Delivery" envelope with you.

Please check immediately upon collection/receipt that your visa has been issued correctly.


The Embassy does not assume any liability for the loss of documents submitted or returned by post.

Address: German Embassy, Visa Section, 23 Belgrave Square, London SW1X 8PZ

[AncientAlien]

but he's planning to use a German Schengen to travel only to France. Dodgy I would have thought. The French consulate website updates their appontments daily, just keep dipping in there and you'll be lucky and they do get cancellations. You're much safer going to France on a French Schengen. I wouldn't take a risk of being refused entry and spoiling your holiday.

hi Andre2000

if you a british citizen then u don't need to make an appointment and also no need for medical insurance!

all information is in their web site!

i copyied this from their web site

Spouses of EU and German nationals and other applicants who do not wish to use the services of the above mentioned automated appointment booking system may obtain an appointment by calling 020 7823 2854 (Monday to Friday 08:30-10:30). Please note that only a limited number of appointments are available using this telephone number. Alternatively you may use the 24-hour fully automated appointment booking system mentioned above.

Documents required for spouses of EU nationals:

spouse's passport + copy
applicant's passport + copy
marriage certificate + copy
address in Germany
visa application form with one passport picture

Application by post:


If you are a spouse of an EU or German national, or if you have had a Schengen visa from the German Embassy London issued within the past 12 months, you may apply by post. In addition to the required documents please add a self-addressed "Special Delivery" envelope and the visa fee in postal orders. (There is no visa fee for spouses of EU or German nationals.) Please be aware that application by post can take eight working days.




Visa Collection:

Mon - Fri 09.00 - 10.30
Mon - Thurs 14.00 -14.30


If you wish to have your documents returned to you by post please bring a self addressed "Special Delivery" envelope with you.

Please check immediately upon collection/receipt that your visa has been issued correctly.


The Embassy does not assume any liability for the loss of documents submitted or returned by post.

Address: German Embassy, Visa Section, 23 Belgrave Square, London SW1X 8PZ

Hi Good people

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Especially if you have a pay monthly home or mobile telephone contract. You can still call from a pay as you go mobile but the charge rate will be like you are calling your neighbour next door on any 0208xxxxxxxx number.
Good luck Razz