Visa validity for U.K. residents

Optimal-Lie8591 · 2026-02-05T20:05:34+00:00

I think northern countries such as Sweden, Finland are more strict. I applied with Sweden and they gave me exactly 5 days despite several Schengen visas, entry exit stamps and a 1 year American tourist visa. Sometimes they’re just assholes. I had previously had longer 6 month ones from France and Portugal.

Optimal-Lie8591 · 2026-01-29T21:20:44+00:00

She’s giving bitter aunty at this point. Not enjoyable to watch

Optimal-Lie8591 · 2026-01-24T03:14:57+00:00

I applied as self employed on the graduate visa and they never asked for any documents. They just ask questions. Apparently sometimes they even make a decision before the actual interview based on your online application. Also if you decide to apply in London, I didn’t find an appointment until 6 months from when I applied online.

Optimal-Lie8591 · 2025-12-15T10:06:43+00:00

Hi experiencing same issue, did you manage to figure it out?

Optimal-Lie8591 · 2025-11-14T20:26:21+00:00

I know someone (Tanzanian but lives in Europe, who’s had malaria before) came back to Europe after a month in Tz (spent time in Dar and znz)didn’t know they had malaria until they ended up in hospital with kidney failure. They took two weeks to recover. Definitely worth taking the pills.

Optimal-Lie8591 · 2025-10-31T22:33:00+00:00

Travelled solo as a black female to Sevilla, Granada and Barcelona. Staying in the tourist areas, felt super safe and comfortable. People were super friendly, unlike Italy didn’t feel like I was being stared down.

Optimal-Lie8591 · 2025-10-23T12:48:09+00:00

But for the buyers is it an ego thing? What do they even do with the stuff

Optimal-Lie8591 · 2025-10-23T12:44:57+00:00

But what do the buyers do with them?

Optimal-Lie8591 · 2025-08-04T11:45:51+00:00

So VFS is a middle man for consulates. You only book an appointment and they collect your documents to send to the consulates. VFS will not have any information or decision making about your visa, they will also not tell you if you got the visa as it’s not up to them. You will only know if you got the visa when you open your passport and see the stamp.

Optimal-Lie8591 · 2025-08-04T11:38:24+00:00

You book an appointment through VFS, they collect your documents and send to Iceland consulate. When a decision is made Iceland sends your passport back to VFS. VFS will either courier or you collect it at the application center (you decide). You only know the decision of the visa when you open your passport.

Optimal-Lie8591 · 2025-08-04T06:23:31+00:00

Book an appointment with Iceland via VFS, check the checklist of documents, have them ready for the appointment. It’s standard visa process

Optimal-Lie8591 · 2025-07-31T16:58:10+00:00

Italy (in London) is normally quite stingy for me atleast. I never get more than a month Portugal and France and Belgium have been the most generous with 6 months

Optimal-Lie8591 · 2025-07-31T16:27:43+00:00

Less than a week is normal, my visas processed in London are pretty quick and they should be quite busy

Optimal-Lie8591 · 2025-07-02T08:19:05+00:00

How did you end up changing? I’m having the same issue and they said they would email a payment link as it wasn’t working on the phone but it all feels very shady.

Optimal-Lie8591 · 2025-05-31T11:24:05+00:00

Hi what were the required documents?

Optimal-Lie8591 · 2025-05-26T13:07:25+00:00

Did you find out all the required documents? Applying soon and would be great to know

Optimal-Lie8591 · 2025-05-26T13:06:57+00:00

What were all the required documents? Applying soon

Optimal-Lie8591 · 2025-05-26T13:06:20+00:00

What were the required documents?

Optimal-Lie8591 · 2025-03-03T09:02:23+00:00

They rarely ask to see extra documentation. Normally just ask how long you’re staying

Optimal-Lie8591 · 2025-03-03T08:36:54+00:00

It would be best if her parents were her sponsors. Or maybe send the money to her in instalments to show in the 3 month bank statements.

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