November 10, 2003, 18:58
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A Question for International Traveler Types
I'm supposed to be headed to Barcelona, Spain in January of 2004. I have everything set with the company there and will have everything set with my University.
The big question is how long does a student visa usually take to obtain for a European country? The Spanish consulate in New York lists an average 4 week turnaround time for visa applications, but it varies depending on load.
What's everybody else's expierence with the byzantine world of international study and travel? Am I safe sending in the visa application with 60 days before the departure date or should I contact a visa assistance firm?
Any help would be appreciated.
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November 10, 2003, 19:00
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Sixty days should be fine. I have no experience with the spanish visa process but my american visa is processed within a couple of weeks. Same for my English and Canadian work visas
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November 10, 2003, 19:00
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Better safe than sorry... don't lolly-gag on this, just get it done.
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November 10, 2003, 19:02
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Originally posted by Japher
Better safe than sorry... don't lolly-gag on this, just get it done.
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Yep. Some of my friends have been screwed by late visas. Visa didn't arrive until after the date they were supposed to fly out.
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November 10, 2003, 19:04
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If your an American, can you not just go an obtain a Shengan visa from any Euro consulate (who happens to be part of the Shengen states) ???
My wife got one same day, by just turning up with valid tickets to travel .. No problems.
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November 10, 2003, 19:04
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I'll have it all sent out by Wednesday, hopefully. The anthrax scare in D.C. has delayed the arrival of some necessary documents. By the time it gets there it'll be about 58 days out from when I leave.
Maybe shudder Fez  would know more about Spanish visa stuff. I wonder if he's around....
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Last edited by Timexwatch; November 10, 2003 at 19:09.
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November 10, 2003, 19:09
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Some of my friends have been screwed by late visas
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Better late than never, eh... In their case, and Timex', late = never...
Just go do it tomorrow...
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November 10, 2003, 19:11
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The only thing is that it's a Federal holiday tomorrow, so I'm not going to receive the last document I need, nor can I send mail tomorrow 
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November 11, 2003, 04:07
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yeah, but you might as well just get your passport, though. the damn things are good for ten years or so.
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November 11, 2003, 04:15
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I've had a passport since 1999 when I last went to Spain. Getting the visa is the tricky part.
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November 11, 2003, 05:01
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musta changed things since i've been abroad.
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November 11, 2003, 06:30
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Does an American need a visa to get to europe?
AFAIK I only need my passport to get to the states..
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November 11, 2003, 07:08
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I must say, I had the same question as Alva. I've travelled all over Europe without a visa (not to Spain, admittedly, but my wife has been there without a visa). Why do you need a visa at all?
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November 11, 2003, 08:01
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He needs a visa because he is planning on living/studying and probably working there. You don't need one for a visit but anything more than a holiday and you do.
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November 11, 2003, 13:49
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I have to obtain a 90 day student visa and then apply for an extension once I get there.
On a bad note, my doctor claimed to have sent my records to me here in D.C. on Thursday, but they haven't arrived yet. I'm beginning to think that they got caught in the latest Anthrax scare...
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