What's the processing time for Schengen visas these days?

[Lost991697]

Hey everyone, I'm meant to be flying to Italy on the 16th of August. I managed to get an appointment at the Italian embassy for the 27th of July. For reference, I'm on a STAMP 4.

On their website, they say to allow 15 days between the appointment date and travel date (not sure if they meant working days). Elsewhere on the website it says that most visas are issued within a week. I don't know how accurate this is.

What have your experiences been with the Schengen visa processing times at the moment? Is it wiser to cancel the appointment and keep looking for another one?

[meself2]

Took me a week to get a Schengen visa in a Dutch embassy, but it was through the application centre - usually consulates are quicker due to lack of middlemen. Of course, if you had refusals/etc, it might take way longer.
If you want to be extra safe, find another appointment, but you should be grand.

[Lost991697]

Oh, I've no refusals and have received a Schengen visa twice before as well. Thanks!

[tugii20]

Hey everyone, I'm meant to be flying to Italy on the 16th of August. I managed to get an appointment at the Italian embassy for the 27th of July. For reference, I'm on a STAMP 4.

On their website, they say to allow 15 days between the appointment date and travel date (not sure if they meant working days). Elsewhere on the website it says that most visas are issued within a week. I don't know how accurate this is.

What have your experiences been with the Schengen visa processing times at the moment? Is it wiser to cancel the appointment and keep looking for another one?

French Schengen visa was issued on the 10th day
I think you can still make it

[White_Pearl]

You guys lucky you got an appointment… i am unable to get 1 …..

27th July to 16th August… is ok… there are 15 days in between which they require…. But if you can find another appointment before 27th July go for it

[tugii20]

You guys lucky you got an appointment… i am unable to get 1 …..

27th July to 16th August… is ok… there are 15 days in between which they require…. But if you can find another appointment before 27th July go for it

if you have a European union husband or wife or child you can email the consulate and can get closest possible appointment

[Leo99]

You guys lucky you got an appointment… i am unable to get 1 …..

27th July to 16th August… is ok… there are 15 days in between which they require…. But if you can find another appointment before 27th July go for it

if you have a European union husband or wife or child you can email the consulate and can get closest possible appointment

Which embassy? I asked German embassy and they told to go with tls. I don't think any embassy allows this even if you have eu spouse or child.

[dan883]

Which embassy? I asked German embassy and they told to go with tls. I don't think any embassy allows this even if you have eu spouse or child.

Germany is the worst one, they used to open the appointment for 3 month in advance now it’s 45 days and there are no appointments anywhere. All they say is to contact TLS which is absolutely useless

[tugii20]

You guys lucky you got an appointment… i am unable to get 1 …..

27th July to 16th August… is ok… there are 15 days in between which they require…. But if you can find another appointment before 27th July go for it

if you have a European union husband or wife or child you can email the consulate and can get closest possible appointment

Which embassy? I asked German embassy and they told to go with tls. I don't think any embassy allows this even if you have eu spouse or child.

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If you family member of an EU citizen then you can email the French embassy in Dublin to book an appointment they do give an appointment within 7 days but they request you to show a confirmed air ticket to show that you are travelling to France.

[Leo99]

You guys lucky you got an appointment… i am unable to get 1 …..

27th July to 16th August… is ok… there are 15 days in between which they require…. But if you can find another appointment before 27th July go for it

if you have a European union husband or wife or child you can email the consulate and can get closest possible appointment

Which embassy? I asked German embassy and they told to go with tls. I don't think any embassy allows this even if you have eu spouse or child.

it
If you family member of an EU citizen then you can email the French embassy in Dublin to book an appointment they do give an appointment within 7 days but they request you to show a confirmed air ticket to show that you are travelling to France.

Thank you. We have a son who is an Irish citizen. Me and my spouse are non eu stamp 4 holders. That should be okay, right?

[tugii20]

yes that's fine
you can apply as a parent of a EU citizen

[Leo99]

yes that's fine
you can apply as a parent of a EU citizen

Thanks again. One last doubt. What about the visa fees? Waived or we have to pay?

[tugii20]

yes that's fine
you can apply as a parent of a EU citizen

Thanks again. One last doubt. What about the visa fees? Waived or we have to pay?

it is free for family member of EU citizen

[weiyiqiu]

French Schengen release their visa appointment slot online everyday at 6pm. You need to log in right before 6pm and book the slot immediately. I tired it and got 1 slot a few months ago. It sounds difficult but it achievable.

[Leo99]

Sorry, one more doubt, just a flight booking to france? or they need all other docs like accommodation booking, itinerary, insurance etc?

yes that's fine
you can apply as a parent of a EU citizen

Thanks again. One last doubt. What about the visa fees? Waived or we have to pay?

it is free for family member of EU citizen

[tugii20]

I think flight booking is sufficient, have you managed to get appointment by email?

[Leo99]

I think flight booking is sufficient, have you managed to get appointment by email?

Not yet. My plan is for August. Site says I should try to get normal appointment and failing that, I should apply before 20 days by mailing them? Will they give me an appointment if I mail them now?

[White_Pearl]

I emailed them on Tuesday, still no reply.

[Leo99]

I emailed them on Tuesday, still no reply.

So the person above said we will get in 7 days is wrong I assume.

[tugii20]

you have to be patient
because now it is busy tourist period
if you are lucky then they will give you quicker appointment otherwise you have to wait more
there is no other choise