Can We Apply for Multiple Country Visas at Once?

"You can’t apply for multiple Schengen or national visas at the same time, but you can plan to visit multiple countries under one visa — depending on where and how you apply.

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???????? 1. Schengen Visa (C-Type) — One Visa, Multiple Countries

If you’re visiting several countries in the Schengen Area, you only need to apply for one visa.

It allows you to travel to all 29 Schengen countries, including France, Italy, Germany, Spain, etc.

✅ Where to Apply

Apply at the embassy or consulate of:

The country where you’ll spend the most days, or

The country of first entry if the duration is the same in multiple countries.

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You plan:

5 days in France

3 days in Italy

2 days in Germany

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???? 2. Multiple Non-Schengen Countries

If your trip includes non-Schengen countries (like the UK, Turkey, or Switzerland), you must:

Apply separately for each country’s visa.

Apply sequentially, not simultaneously, since each embassy requires your original passport.

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If you’re visiting both the UK and Schengen countries:

Apply first for one visa (say the UK Visitor Visa).

Wait until your passport is returned, then apply for the other.

You can mention your entire Europe itinerary in both applications to show travel consistency."