Applying for Schengen visa from USA while on B1/B2 visa

[saggidiana]

Hello,
My parents are visiting USA but would like to travel to Europe France, Portugal,Vatican.
Questions
1. Can they apply for Schengen visa to visit these countries during their US stay ? On the VFS global website , I read you should preferably apply from your primary place of residence . Does anyone have experience with applying for Schengen visa while in the US on Indian passport?

2. How much in advance will they need to apply while in the USA ?

Thank You

[Stephens548]

Do US Citizens Need an EU Visa to Enter Europe? Citizens of the United States with a valid US passport can travel to 27 European member countries of the Schengen Area for a maximum of 90 days without having to apply for or obtain a Schengen visa for short-term tourism or a business trip. Subway Live IQ

[alexcray]

Hello,
My parents are visiting USA but would like to travel to Europe France, Portugal,Vatican.
Questions
1. Can they apply for Schengen visa to visit these countries during their US stay ? On the VFS global website , I read you should preferably apply from your primary place of residence . Does anyone have experience with applying for Schengen visa while in the US on Indian passport?

2. How much in advance will they need to apply while in the USA ?

Thank You

You must apply for a Schengen visa at the consulate or embassy of the country you intend to enter first or stay in the longest during your trip. If you are a US citizen, you generally wouldn't need a visa for stays less than 90 days within a 180-day period, so this wouldn't apply.

[Rolandking121]

Hello,
My parents are visiting USA but would like to travel to Europe France, Portugal,Vatican.
Questions
1. Can they apply for Schengen visa to visit these countries during their US stay ? On the VFS global website , I read you should preferably apply from your primary place of residence . Does anyone have experience with applying for Schengen visa while in the US on Indian passport?

2. How much in advance will they need to apply while in the USA ?

Thank You

It depends on how long they want to stay.

[CaitlinDennis]

You must apply for a Schengen visa at the consulate or embassy of the country you intend to enter first or stay in the longest during your trip. If you are a US citizen, you generally wouldn't need a visa for stays less than 90 days within a 180-day period, so this wouldn't apply.

Which visa do i need if i want to say over 90 days?

[carollynsmith]

If you have a B1/B2 visa in the United States, applying for a Schengen visa is possible, but it is important to keep a few things in mind:

1. Apply at the consulate of the country where you plan to spend the most time. For example, if you want to visit multiple countries, apply at the consulate of the country where you will be staying the longest.

2. Documents to submit: You will need:

A valid passport.
A copy of your B1/B2 visa.
Proof of legal stay in the U.S. (e.g., I-94).
Proof of residency, travel itinerary, and financial solvency.
Applying: Usually you need to make an appointment at a consulate or visa center. In some cases, you can apply online, but it's better to check with the official consulate website.



Good luck with your application! If you have any questions, feel free to write.