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Schengen Visa => Schengen Visa Q&A => Topic started by: nbcool on December 10, 2011, 01:54:03 am


Title: Schengen visa in Sydney while on a bridging visa!
Post by: nbcool on December 10, 2011, 01:54:03 am
Hi guys,

**NEED HELP***

I am based in sydney on an Indian Passport.I finished my study last year and applied for Aus Permanent Residency, now on a Bridging Visa and waiting for an outcome.

Now i am planning to visit italy & france next year in mar. I am just wondering would i be able to get a schnegen visa from italian embassy in sydney while i am on a bridging visa here.

I heard from some friends having troubles in doin so. I would appreciate the insights from your experiences. Thanks in advance:)

nb

Title: Re: Schengen visa in Sydney while on a bridging visa!
Post by: danisara on December 14, 2011, 11:36:51 am
An application for visa usually needs to be submitted in the country of origin (in the country of which you hold your passport). However, some embassies and some countries may have exceptions. Your best option would be to contact Italian or French embassy in Sydney and ask them.

Title: Italy embassy in Sydney
Post by: porsche on December 15, 2011, 01:43:42 pm
This might help...

Italy embassy in Sydney

Code:
Consolato Generale d'Italia
Level 19
44 Market Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Phone: +61 2 9392 7900
E-mail: info.sydney@esteri.it

Cheers.

Title: France embassy in Sydney
Post by: porsche on December 15, 2011, 01:44:21 pm
Here is one more:

France embassy in Sydney

Code:
Consulat général 
St Martins Tower
Level 26
31 Market Street 
SYDNEY NSW 2000 
Phone: +61 2 9268 2400
embassy@ambafrance-au.org
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Mo-Fri

Good luck.