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source: http://ec.europa.eu/dgs/home-affairs/wh ... dex_en.htmEU Schengen Code on Visa. 810/2009/EC wrote:Article 23
Decision on the application
1. Applications shall be decided on within 15 calendar days of the date of the lodging of an application which is admissible in accordance with Article 19.
2. That period may be extended up to a maximum of 30 calendar days in individual cases, notably when further scrutiny of the application is needed or in cases of representation where the authorities of the represented Member State are consulted.
3. Exceptionally, when additional documentation is needed in specific cases, the period may be extended up to a maximum of 60 calendar days.
I am not sure if EU explicitly says NOT to make any definitive booking rather the interpretation of the EU visa code is otherway. For issuance of visa, they normally ask for fully paid accommodation and travel details.Donutz wrote: Most likely none since the EU says you should NOT make definitive bookings for flights, accomodation etc. untill the visa has been granted. It's never a requirement to book flights, hotels etc. though reservations will be requested. People should be able to find a company that provides reservations or options on flights/rooms without any charge or for a small fee.
When it comes to transport though actual tickets should not be required, see page 43 and 47 of the visa handbook:3. for
(a) documents relating to accommodation:
— confirmation of the booking of an organised trip or any other appropriate document indicating the envisaged travel plans,
— in the case of transit: visa or other entry permit for the third country of destination; tickets for onward journey;
journeys undertaken for the purposes of tourism or for private reasons:
— an invitation from the host if staying with one,
— a document from the establishment providing
accommodation or any other appropriate document indi cating the accommodation envisaged;
(b) documents relating to the itinerary:
I have seen several Schengen embassies who explicitly stated to try not to make any final bookings for reservation and accommodation so incase of a denial any financial loss will be kept to a minimum.In general a paid return ticket is not required but can be requested in exceptional circumstances