Schengen visa, expiring IRP

[Daisies]

Hi there,

My husband (a visa required national) has a stamp 4 and his IRP is expiring at the end of Jan. We were hoping to go on a short holiday to Europe somewhere over the next few months but it seems that most countries require his IRP to be valid for 3 months on return. I've emailed about an appointment in Limerick to renew his IRP but they have said we can't do that until 3 weeks before it is due. Does anyone know of any Schengen country where they do not require the IRP to be valid for 3 months? Also in Jan he will be eligible to apply for citizenship.

[littlerr]

My partner got a Schengen visa from the Netherlands 2 months before her IRP expires. The visa was valid for 5 years, a bit to our surprises, as most others would give only a single trip or up to 3 months.

The rule of thumb is that the IRP should be valid for at least 3 months after the intended trip. However, it is just a guideline and if you have more prevalent evidences (e.g. large amount of saving, personal ties in your current country, or trips related to work), you should be fine.

Many international students choose to visit Schengen countries in the summer, 1-2 months before their IRP cards expire, and the vast majority get their visas without any issue.

[Daisies]

My partner got a Schengen visa from the Netherlands 2 months before her IRP expires. The visa was valid for 5 years, a bit to our surprises, as most others would give only a single trip or up to 3 months.

The rule of thumb is that the IRP should be valid for at least 3 months after the intended trip. However, it is just a guideline and if you have more prevalent evidences (e.g. large amount of saving, personal ties in your current country, or trips related to work), you should be fine.

Many international students choose to visit Schengen countries in the summer, 1-2 months before their IRP cards expire, and the vast majority get their visas without any issue.

Oh that's good to know. We could provide evidence of savings, a job etc. And actually the Netherlands is one of the places we would hope to visit with friends living there. The multiple entry would be a dream. Unfortunately getting an appointment to apply for a Netherlands visa is very difficult at the moment with no appointments available at all. But thanks for the info we will keep trying.

[avta]

Hey,

The other way around to get Schengen visas is to visit your passport country for holidays. The Embassy in the country of nationality are normally taking to account your EU residence and granting long term multi visas more likely, than their colleagues in Ireland.

[Daisies]

Hey,

The other way around to get Schengen visas is to visit your passport country for holidays. The Embassy in the country of nationality are normally taking to account your EU residence and granting long term multi visas more likely, than their colleagues in Ireland.

I am Irish so that is not an option. Thanks though