lyscra Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 Hello,I was looking at taking my wife to europe for vation this year and wondered if it is any easier to get her travel visas since she is a US resident with a green card. From my initial check they only seem to care what country you hold citizenship in. Anyone have any experience here? Thanks!Sy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyAndDoug Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 Hello,I was looking at taking my wife to europe for vation this year and wondered if it is any easier to get her travel visas since she is a US resident with a green card. From my initial check they only seem to care what country you hold citizenship in. Anyone have any experience here? Thanks!Sy I was just checking the same thing last week. It should be easier to get approval, but you do need to go through the same process of application. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastian Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 She'll have to get a visa for each country, alas. I think switzerland might be the exception. There was some talk of an 'European Union' visa, but I can't remember if that was for tourist or work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnoblett Posted February 12, 2009 Report Share Posted February 12, 2009 She'll have to get a visa for each country, alas. I think switzerland might be the exception. There was some talk of an 'European Union' visa, but I can't remember if that was for tourist or work.Th EU visa is called a Schengen Visa http://www.immihelp.com/visas/schengenvisa/ Having a green-card only helps with entry to Canada, Mexico, and the Neighboring Islands of the Caribbean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeFisher3 Posted February 12, 2009 Report Share Posted February 12, 2009 She'll have to get a visa for each country, alas. I think switzerland might be the exception. There was some talk of an 'European Union' visa, but I can't remember if that was for tourist or work.Th EU visa is called a Schengen Visa http://www.immihelp.com/visas/schengenvisa/ Having a green-card only helps with entry to Canada, Mexico, and the Neighboring Islands of the Caribbean.If the UK or Ireland are part of the travel plans you will need to get a seperate visa for each of those countries as well as the Schengen visa which now covers 24 countries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastian Posted February 12, 2009 Report Share Posted February 12, 2009 (edited) She'll have to get a visa for each country, alas. I think switzerland might be the exception. There was some talk of an 'European Union' visa, but I can't remember if that was for tourist or work.Th EU visa is called a Schengen Visa http://www.immihelp.com/visas/schengenvisa/ Having a green-card only helps with entry to Canada, Mexico, and the Neighboring Islands of the Caribbean. Cool - thanks for the link. A current country list is here:http://europa.eu/abc/european_countries/index_en.htm Belgium Embassy in DC has a blurb about this visa and how to apply: http://www.diplobel.us/TravelingBelgium/visas/visitors.asp Anyway - thanks for the 'word' o Schengen ! We'll be looking hard at this, as well. Edited February 12, 2009 by Sebastian (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnoblett Posted February 12, 2009 Report Share Posted February 12, 2009 She'll have to get a visa for each country, alas. I think switzerland might be the exception. There was some talk of an 'European Union' visa, but I can't remember if that was for tourist or work.Th EU visa is called a Schengen Visa http://www.immihelp.com/visas/schengenvisa/ Having a green-card only helps with entry to Canada, Mexico, and the Neighboring Islands of the Caribbean. Cool - thanks for the link. A current country list is here:http://europa.eu/abc/european_countries/index_en.htm Belgium Embassy in DC has a blurb about this visa and how to apply: http://www.diplobel.us/TravelingBelgium/visas/visitors.asp Anyway - thanks for the 'word' o Schengen ! We'll be looking hard at this, as well.My Yu and I plan on traveling Europe some day after she obtains US citizenship, the US passport will simplify this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastian Posted February 13, 2009 Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 Dan - if I read this right - you can get this visa at any embassy/consulate stateside that's a member of the EU, with the exception of UK and Ireland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeFisher3 Posted February 13, 2009 Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 Also, if visiting Europe on a green card and traveling via London you will either need a UK visa or a transit visa for the UK. Seems like the brits are more than a bit stiff on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnoblett Posted February 13, 2009 Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 Dan - if I read this right - you can get this visa at any embassy/consulate stateside that's a member of the EU, with the exception of UK and Ireland.Correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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