Apply for a new Schengen visa before the current 1 expires ?

[Euro12]

Hi Forum,

Grateful if you can provide some feedback on this.

My Current Schengen leave (Issued by Belgium) expires on 07th June 2013.
The total number of days allowed on the leave 15.
I have already used 5 days and will use another 3 in 2 weeks.
Then I will be left with 7 days.

I have another trip to France planned between 31st of May and 09th of June, which comes to 9 days.

Can I apply for a new leave before this trip which covers all my days of stay in May/June?
If yes, how does it work? Does the existing leave get curtailed ?

Many thanks in advance,

Regards,
Euro12

[Euro12]

Hi All,

Any feedback on this will be much appreciated.

Best,
Euro12

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I don't know the answer to your specific question. You could check with an embassy. You may also find the answer in this document.

http://ec.europa.eu/home-affairs/polici ... 620_en.pdf

[Euro12]

Thanks very much.

Extract from the link above:

"A holder of a multiple-entry visa may apply for a new visa before the expiry of the validity of the visa currently held. However, the validity of the new visa must complement the current visa, i.e. a person cannot hold two uniform visas valid for the same period in time.
Example: A Moroccan lawyer representing a gender equality NGO who frequently participates in meetings in various Member States holds a multiple-entry-visa which expires on 31.5. She applies for a new visa on 15.4.
If a new visa is issued, it should be valid from 1.6. and in such a case the visa holder would be entitled to enter the territory of the Member States on the basis of the first visa that will expire during the stay and leave on the basis of the new visa."

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Glad you found the link useful and thanks for posting back.