Schengen visa for hsmp holder

[pras_78]

Hi there,

I hold HSMP visa and my spouse is working here as my dependent. I left my job in January and searching for a job right now, but my spouse is working.

When applying schengen, what documents we need (if I want to apply for 1 yr visa so that I can travel anywhere in europe in that one year for touring purposes). Can we get the visa, as I am not working, HSMP Visa will be on my name and employer letter will be on my spouse name..... Any idea?

Please help...... (Also which embassy I should go... if first time I go to France and ome back but after 2 months I directly goto Italy, will the Schengen still holds good?

Thanks in advance....

Cheers,
Pras

[rg1]

Why not apply for visa after getting a job?

[pras_78]

Hi,

Thanks for reply, I know that would be the best, as planning to travel somewhere on my special day... if it is not possible will travel somewhere in UK, but if I got visa, I have more options......

Many thanks,
Pras

[gani999]

You can apply for a schenegan visa from the consulate of any of the schenegan countries. You will probably be required to produce your proof of residence and employment in the UK. It is not possible to get a schenegan visitors visa for one year. You'll at best get one valid for three months, usually multiple entry.

Your being jobless may cause some problems, but it should get sorted out as your spouse is working.

[stedman]

It is not possible to get a schenegan visitors visa for one year. You'll at best get one valid for three months, usually multiple entry.

Not true - my last schengen visa was for a year, multiple entry, maximum 90 day stay per visit. Got it from the French embassy, and it was definitely a visitors visa. Prior to that, all my other schengen visas were for 6 months. I have no experience of other schengen embassies so others may have a maximum of 3 months, but definitely not the French.