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NOG
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German Schengen - Postal

Post by NOG » Tue May 14, 2013 11:59 am

Can anybody confirm that one can apply for a schengen visa at the German embassy via the POST if you have been issued two schengen visas at ANY schengen embassy during the last 24 months. Has anyone used this facility?
Thanks.
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Post by Directive/2004/38/EC » Sun May 19, 2013 12:40 am

What does their web site say exactly?
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Post by NOG » Sun May 19, 2013 9:19 am

The VFS website says the following below, however, I want to know whether or not, anyone has actually used the service under the category I mention. Often these things are not valid in reality, also I have not received a response from the German Embassy.

Eligibility
To apply for a visa from the German Embassy London by post, please ensure you meet the requirements for postal applications or your documents will be returned to you. You may only apply by post if you meet one of the following:

You are an immediate family member of an EU or German national or
You have had a Schengen visa from the German Embassy in London issued within the past 12 months or
If you have had at least 2 used Schengen visa from any Schengen Embassy issued within the past 24 months or
If you have had a one-year or multiple-year Schengen visa issued within the last 24 months and have used it
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Post by EUsmileWEallsmile » Sun May 19, 2013 9:44 am

I haven't used the service, but the instructions on the website appear to be clear.
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Post by NOG » Sun May 19, 2013 10:06 am

Think I will give it a try then
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Post by EUsmileWEallsmile » Sun May 19, 2013 10:43 pm

NOG wrote:Think I will give it a try then
Good for you! Please post back experience.
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Re: German Schengen - Postal

Post by shelandpete » Wed May 29, 2013 9:46 pm

NOG wrote:Can anybody confirm that one can apply for a schengen visa at the German embassy via the POST if you have been issued two schengen visas at ANY schengen embassy during the last 24 months. Has anyone used this facility?
Thanks.
Yes, I have done so successfully applying as as an EU spouse. Returned within a week.
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Post by Directive/2004/38/EC » Wed May 29, 2013 10:03 pm

The Germans seem to run a decent embassy visa section. Glad it worked out well.
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Post by Plum70 » Fri May 31, 2013 12:25 pm

Directive/2004/38/EC wrote:The Germans seem to run a decent embassy visa section. Glad it worked out well.
Indeed. I have used them and found the service straightforward and efficient - no surprise there!
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Post by EUsmileWEallsmile » Fri May 31, 2013 11:07 pm

It's rather a pity that not all the embassies apply the same guidance consistently.
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