hi.i want to know about the visa policy in european country. i used to have a visa before when i went to switzerland two years ago. I'm applying again for it,can i used my etats schengen from switzerland to visit other country nearby like paris?,or do i need to apply separate visa?
Posted by
Northamptonshire, England
32898 posts
None of us here are visa experts.
We may be able to give a little help if you clarify your situation.
What is your birth country?
What is your country of residence?
Where do you want to go?
When do you want to go?
What passport do you hold?
What visa is currently active?
Posted by
OP
2 posts
hi.thank you for helping me
Im a filipino ,I'm holding a Philippines passport.Im living and working here in panama.I want to go to geneva switzerland this december. I'm applying again for the estats schengen visa. Can i use this visa for my a chance of going to visit paris for a day,since i understand that paris is part of schengen areas...
your answer will be a great help
thank you
Posted by
Bern, Switzerland
985 posts
Nobody but the issuing authority is going to be able to tell you this for definite. Normally a Schengen Visa can be used to travel to all countries in the area, but the authorities can place a restrict on it if they feel it is necessary. I would suggest that you be sure to inform the authorities of your plans and hopefully they will provide you with a suitable visa.
Posted by
Basel, Switzerland
8889 posts
An "états Schengen" visa is normally valid for all Schengen countries. It normally has a 90-day limit which is the total time for all Schengen countries.