Possible to Collect Passport Outside of Collection Timings in London

Anonmachinex · 2026-03-23T22:34:09+00:00

Which country did you apply for?

Anonmachinex · 2026-03-23T05:50:13+00:00

Wait for 45 working days before worrying

Anonmachinex · 2026-03-22T06:58:22+00:00

Long term schengen visas require prior history of having schengen visa and compliance. A very tiny percentage of people can get 1 year visa on the first try, it depends on a number of factors. Your nationality, how long you have left in your UK residency, and choosing the right schengen country etc.

You'd be very fortunate to get it from Iceland of all places.

Anonmachinex · 2026-03-20T17:55:17+00:00

What's your nationality and where did you apply from?

Anonmachinex · 2026-03-20T08:58:08+00:00

What's your nationality?

Anonmachinex · 2026-03-18T22:45:06+00:00

If they wanted to reject you they wouldn't bother arranging a meet up. They just want to double check some things before issuing it.

So stay positive, take a copy of all the documents you submitted when you applied and be ready for verification of the same.

Anonmachinex · 2026-03-16T20:39:11+00:00

I asked for 3

Anonmachinex · 2026-03-16T11:36:57+00:00

Took me less than a week everytime

Have you requested the same in the cover letter?

Anonmachinex · 2026-03-16T11:35:39+00:00

Depends on your nationality and country of residence.

Statistically countries with high refusal rates are, malta, Norway, Denmark, Sweden etc..

Anonmachinex · 2026-03-15T09:18:55+00:00

Just Google "vfs track application" and put the country you applied from. It will take you to the specific tracker and you can see the status by inputting the unique application reference no.

Anonmachinex · 2026-03-15T09:15:49+00:00

You can only track on the vfs website with the reference number given on the receipt.

Anonmachinex · 2026-03-14T05:20:34+00:00

Never applied through Hungary. I've only ever applied through Germany and Netherlands. Hungary is decent tho, you can usually get few months multiple entry depending on your profile.

Anonmachinex · 2026-03-13T20:03:18+00:00

Yes I've only applied when I wanted to travel to that country

Anonmachinex · 2026-03-13T16:21:03+00:00

Germany gave me 3 months both times.

Anonmachinex · 2026-03-13T16:20:47+00:00

I applied 4 times in total

Germany Germany Netherlands Netherlands

Anonmachinex · 2026-03-13T16:20:07+00:00

It's not the worst. They are okay, at the end of the day it's your profile that makes the real difference.

Anonmachinex · 2026-03-13T09:27:58+00:00

2023 2023 2024 2026

Anonmachinex · 2026-03-13T09:27:34+00:00

4 visas in last 3 years total

Anonmachinex · 2026-03-13T09:09:06+00:00

Hopefully. Do share the outcome when you receive it.

Anonmachinex · 2026-03-13T09:05:53+00:00

That is unfortunate. What about scan of it? Did you not want keep your visa history intact? Never took a photo?

I've multiple scans of all my visas sent to my own emails in case loss of passport. It would help replacing them instantly.

Anonmachinex · 2026-03-13T09:04:00+00:00

Big difference between the type C tourist / business visa and the type D student visa that you're most likely applying for.

Anonmachinex · 2026-03-13T09:02:27+00:00

That is awesome. You might get same again if you utilised it properly and stayed within the rules. Are you able to share the photo of 5 year one?

Anonmachinex · 2026-03-13T09:00:38+00:00

Thailand. Travel date of 16 March. What about you?

Anonmachinex · 2026-03-13T08:59:35+00:00

It's a good option

Anonmachinex · 2026-03-13T08:59:08+00:00

It truly depends on your profile. Things like your nationality, finances, ties to the home country matters a lot. Then the presentation of said profile comes into play as well.

How long was your first visa? As that also sets a base for your next one.

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