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Can my Thai girlfriend extend her Schengen visa while in Prague?

Frank **********
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I have an unusual question... My girlfriend is Thai, and received a Schengen tourist visa for 44 days from the Spanish Embassy in Thailand based on our travel plans at that time. We are in Prague now, and would like to extend our trip by one week (7 days) if possible. Is that something that can be done through the Spanish embassy in Prague? By the Czech immigration office? I see that it is possible to extend this type of of visa in other countries, but the information online is very vague.

I have some Czech friends attempting to contact the Spanish Embassy and Czech immigration office tomorrow, but was wondering if anyone here had experience with this in the past.
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The user inquires about the possibility of extending their Thai girlfriend's Schengen visa, which was originally issued for 44 days by the Spanish Embassy in Thailand. They are currently in Prague and wish to extend their stay by one week. The discussion highlights the complexity of Schengen visa rules regarding extensions, noting that while some countries may allow extensions under exceptional circumstances, experiences shared by commenters suggest it is generally difficult to do so. Information on specific requirements and the process for applying for an extension in the Czech Republic was also referenced.
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Tod *********
Tod *********
sorry but this is WAY off the mark of thai visa advice and questions about visas / extensions for thailand. :/
Tobbe ***********
Tobbe ***********
Sweden is ok. For make more time like that.
Tobbe ***********
Tobbe ***********
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Frank **********
Frank **********
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It is the law in all Schengen countries, but the criteria for what is considered serious personal reason seems to be vague, and up to the member state to determine. From their website, it appears as though Sweden is more lenient than some others... Poland also appears to be more relaxed. Some countries seem to be really tough... In the CZ, local visa agents are saying that they pretty much only do this extension if you are on fire.
Tobbe ***********
Tobbe ***********
It's not extension of Visa.

It's a temporary residencepermit with same rights as the schengenvisa you came with.

I think we're alone about this but I'm not sure.
Tobbe ***********
Tobbe ***********
I work with this.

You don't have to lecture me 55

Can ask visitvisa from inside Sweden. Valid for whole schengen.
Soufi ********
Soufi ********
No. Swedish authorities are bound to the same laws as the rest of the Schengen.
SteBu ******
SteBu ******
"Article 33 of the Schengen Visa code only allows an extension if you cannot leave the Schengen area (force majeure) or you can provide “proof of serious personal reasons”"

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Frank **********
Frank **********
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I don't want to lie... :)
SteBu ******
SteBu ******
@Frank *********
maybe sickness with a paper from a doc
Frank **********
Frank **********
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For Poland, it is stated: "When it comes to the optional visa extension – you have to present the authorities with compelling personal reasons that justify the extension of your stay in Poland. The fee for this procedure is EUR 30 (or its equivalent in Polish złoty)."

That's it... No qualifiers for what is compelling or justifiable.
Frank **********
Frank **********
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In this case, I am attending an event that got moved a week in to the future, and she is traveling with me. Is that serious? Who makes the determination?
Frank **********
Frank **********
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Sure... But what is a serious personal reason?
Marie *******
Marie *******
It isn't possible. Europe isn't as Thailand and it isn't possible to extend your visa. And overstaying is really risky
Frank **********
Frank **********
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Maybe not in France, but many countries in the EU have information about an extension... Most say it must be "exceptional" circumstances, but others do not... It is quite explicit that there is something in the Schengen Visa Code, but I can not find this in English...

CZ Immigration Site:

"Conversely, applications for extension of short-term visas for the territory of the Czech Republic(only in exceptional circumstances that are stipulated in advance by the Visa Code) must be made at the department of stay and residence agenda at a department of Alien Police of a regional Directorate of the Police of the Czech Republic according to the third country national’s registered address."

Holland:

Conditions for extending a short-stay Schengen visa

To be allowed to extend your visa, you must meet the following conditions:

Your stay in the Schengen Area must not exceed 90 days in total. If you stay longer than 90 days, your visa will be limited to the Netherlands.

You must explain why you need to extend your stay. If you are unable to return to your own country before your visa expires, you will need to show documents to demonstrate why.

You must have enough money for your stay in the Netherlands (at least €34 a day). Or you can ask someone to act as a guarantor.

You must have valid travel and/or health insurance.

Your passport must be valid for at least another 6 months and must not be more than 10 years old.

There must be no indications that you have other reasons for extending your visa, for example illegal residence in the Netherlands.

You must pay a fee to extend a Schengen visa.
Marie *******
Marie *******
I was with my wife in France and we wanted to extend her Schengen visa. Lawyers told us it wasn't possible
Frank **********
Frank **********
OP
It is possible according to many sites, but the details about eligibility is vague or translates poorly...
Markus **********
Markus **********
Are you sure she only have 44 days? My thai gf applied for 4 weeks but did get 60 days (or even 90). This was eu/shengen. Look in her passport, maybe you will be lucky :)
Frank **********
Frank **********
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She got exactly the amount of days on our original itinerary.
Frank **********
Frank **********
OP
It explicitly states 44 days.

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