Visa for Barcelona?

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I am on a Spouse visa valid until Dec 2008. I also have a Schengen visa issued by French embassy valid until Mar 2008. I am going to Paris for a weekend in December.

1. I am planning to go to Barcelona for a weekend in February. Can I travel to Barcelona on my Schengen visa (which is multiple entry)?

2. Do I need a visa to travel to Switzerland?

Thanks

[Dawie]

1. Yes you can, a Schengen visa is valid for all countries in the Schengen space.

2. You don't mention what your nationality is, but regardless of your nationality you will not require a visa for Switzerland if you have leave to remain in the UK valid for a total period of longer than 6 months. You appear to have a 2 year spouse visa, so this is fine.

Note that the exemption from needing a visa for Switzerland is not because you have a Schengen visa, it is because Switzerland has a special exemption for people who hold leave to remain in the UK for longer than 6 months. So even once your Schengen visa expires you will still be able to travel to Switzerland without needing a visa.

[biggshot]

Thanks for the information Dawie.