EU Countries: Visas
2026-06-21 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · 11726 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what representations she has made to Schengen area member state embassies in London regarding (a) levels of availability of publicly available Schengen visa appointment slots
Answer
The issuing of Schengen visas, including the management of visa application systems and appointment availability, is a matter for individual Schengen States, which set and enforce their own entry requirements and visa processes.Individuals experiencing di...