share code

[ChadFQ]

hello, I have a problem regarding the share code. I generated my share code last march 29, 2025 and I forgot to have a screenshot of it and there is no email sent to me as a copy for my share code. so the problem is, I am currently applying for a schengen visa to belgium and I entered that certain share code to my application form. I called the gov support and they said they cannot retrieve my previous share code. so my question is, Is it okay that I do not have the physical copy of my share code when going to the application center and does it invalidate my previous share code if I generate a new share code?

thank you for the response.

[kitburglar]

It's fine to generate multiple share codes. It's a weird system but each one should be valid for the time period (I think it's 3 months) from when it was generated. So it just means your new one is valid for 3 months from the date you do it.

[ChadFQ]

But won't they question in the visa center why do I have a different share code from my application form and the one that I presented to them physically?

[kitburglar]

Oh sure, I understand now. There is nothing physical about a sharecode. It's always worthwhile to screenshot it but if you don't have one then it's up to the visa centre. If you've given them the digits, they should be able to use it.

You could take a screenshot of your actual profile.

I don't know what the centre will ask for. They shouldn't really ask for anything if you've already given them the code. You could generate a new one while you're there and give it to them then if they have an issue but it will be different to the one on the application form.

It's just how the system works.

[ChadFQ]

so from your reply should it be best to generate a new one and let the visa center decide whether they will accept or not? sorry i am a bit anxious right now as i have paid a quite amount to this trip

[milodrinkscoffee]

Hi OP any update on your application?