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Yes she does mate.Enquirer77 wrote:Can somebody please tell me if my wife, who's a Ukraine citizen here in the UK on a 2-year spouse visa, needs a Schengen Visa to visit France or other European countries within the Schengen zone for the purposes of a holiday? I am a British Citizen and we are resident in the UK.
I don't think this is strictly true as the directive actually says:Wanderer wrote:Or, no she doesn't according to EEA directives. But the reality is unless u want a relentless battle with every jobsworth on the way just get the (free) visa.
My wife got a schengen visa from the French embassy a couple of years ago and from the Italian vice-consulate yesterday, and wasn't asked for payment either time.Wanderer wrote:Mind u getting it for free is another battle. Better just pay the 40 Euro or whatever it is now.
The wife does not have an Residence Card so does require a visa, even according to the Directive.Wanderer wrote:Yes she does mate.Enquirer77 wrote:Can somebody please tell me if my wife, who's a Ukraine citizen here in the UK on a 2-year spouse visa, needs a Schengen Visa to visit France or other European countries within the Schengen zone for the purposes of a holiday? I am a British Citizen and we are resident in the UK.
Or, no she doesn't according to EEA directives. But the reality is unless u want a relentless battle with every jobsworth on the way just get the (free) visa. Mind u getting it for free is another battle. Better just pay the 40 Euro or whatever it is now.
Why are you using them for a visa? Why not apply directly at the embassy of your destination? Cost = £0 !!!Enquirer77 wrote:We will try enquiring through the Schengen Office (Courier service) in Lodon to see if they can get her a visa. However, the cost of the visa is £48 and the courier service is £94 = £142 !!!
MarieB, I don't think any embassy issue schengan visa for more than 3months and maximum of 6months validity for a EU spouse. Do you personally know anyone who got for 12 months? I would be interested to know...A lot of EU spouses manage to get 12 month multiple entry schengan visas from the French / German embassies but I really think this is down to the nationality of the person applying
My husband got a 12 month schengen visa from the French embassy last November.eliasuk4u wrote:MarieB, I don't think any embassy issue schengan visa for more than 3months and maximum of 6months validity for a EU spouse. Do you personally know anyone who got for 12 months? I would be interested to know...A lot of EU spouses manage to get 12 month multiple entry schengan visas from the French / German embassies but I really think this is down to the nationality of the person applying