Travel To Europe

[mazo]

When i am back in england can my wife travel to europe on her settlement visa ?.

[Mossfinn]

I think the answer to that is no, Mazo.

She will need what is known as a Schengen visa which will suffice for a number of countries as long as you state which Country will be your main holiday destination.

Not all E.U countries have signed up to the Schengen treaty though, you will need to check.

Good Luck

Moss

[cuddleypete]

hello there your wife will need a Schengen visa to travel to other countries.

here are a few off the countries

Austria Belgium Denmark Finland

France Germany Greece Iceland

Italy Luxembourg Netherlands Norway

Portugal Spain Sweden

[cuddleypete]

How to obtain your visaTo obtain your visa, you need to present a number of documents to the embassy or consulate of the country you are visiting in the Schengen area. If you plan to visit more than one country in the Schengen area, the visa will be issued by the country through which you enter the Schengen area.

The documents required when submitting your application are the following:

Your Schengen visa form

You must use a standard document supplied by an embassy or consulate and submit the required number of copies.

Passport

A passport, valid for at least three months longer than the requested visa

Purpose of visit

Documents describing the purpose of your visit and the conditions of your journey.

Your means of transport (e.g. an airline ticket, a bus or train ticket, etc.

The purpose of the trip: proof of reservation of a tourist trip, or an invitation from someone you know inside Schengen

You need to prove your means of existence for the duration of your stay: requirements may differ from country to country, so please check with the embassie or consulate

Proof of lodging, e.g. a hotel reservation.

In some cases, additional information may be requested.

Proof of insurance cover

You must have proof of adequate insurance covering repatriation and medical care for a minimum of EUR 30 000 at the moment of delivery of your visa. You can see our proposal here or take out cover immediately.

[vinny]

Family members of EU/EEA nationals do not have to fill in questions marked with a "*" on the Schengen visa application form.

UK residents with more than six months leave (includes settlement visa holders) may enter Switzerland without a Swiss visa.