Is it possible to get a Schengen tourist visa while having a D visa ?

mgkrakowThreads: 1 Posts: 1 Joined: Aug 13, 09	Aug 13, 09, 14:44 / #
hi everyone, :) i have a D visa and i am working in poland. (the work permit and the visa is valid for around an year) i am indian by nationality. the Czech Republic embassy told me on phone i can not apply for a Schengen visa! with my current condition. i have not been to counsulates of other country yet. just wanted to know if anyone has gone through any similar situation. mg

delphiandomineThreads: 40 Posts: 9,587 Joined: Nov 25, 08	Aug 13, 09, 15:23 / #
The Czech embassy is wrong - because the D visa system hasn't been harmonised yet (it may never!) and is a national visa, you'll need a Schengen visa if you want to visit other European countries. What they may have thought is that you want to apply for a Czech category D visa rather than the short term Schengen visitor visa. Give another embassy a call (Germany would be a good idea) and see what they say :)

mgkrakowThreads: 1 Posts: 1 Joined: Aug 13, 09	Aug 13, 09, 16:11 / #
hi delphiandomine , thanks for that bit of info, i'll surely check on them again. and i will also visit other embassies of schengen zone. mg.

margaii	Sep 10, 09, 16:21 / #
Hi Mgkrakow, I am from the Philippines and I will soon be entering Poland in two weeks for a traineeship. I have the same D visa as yours. And during breaks, I plan to visit other countries as well. Just want to know feedbacks regarding your visits in the other embassies. Thank you :-)