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Which European embassies issue visa extension letters during COVID-19?

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Sep 18, 2020

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Isabelle **********

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Which European embassies have issued visa extension letters please?

I received a reply from the Dutch embassy stating that " as an embassy, we cannot issue a letter In that, we follow the policy of other EU embassies" however my understanding is other embassies have in fact been issuing letters in certain cases?

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The discussion revolves around the issuance of visa extension letters by various European embassies during the COVID-19 pandemic. While the Dutch embassy has declined to issue such letters, other embassies, particularly those from Canada and Australia, provide support under specific conditions. Some participants mention inconsistent experiences with British and Ukrainian embassies, highlighting confusion and inconsistency in policies across different embassies.

Mark ********

Canadiamn embasy does issue.

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Ahkim ********

the Dutch embassy does issue a letter:

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Graeme **********

Australia does as long as you can provide certain documentation

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Vincent ********

Same for Belgium no embassy letter too

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Todd *********

pjilippines issuing freely. Canada not at all

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David ********

it seems the Canadian embassy can issue letters. Perhaps give them another go?

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Todd *********

I do believe they are (it’s their job after all) under specific circumstances. Doubt the poster was here on a tourist exemption, and had outlined a specific case for them to issue. The parameters should be simple, if you wish to stay (fundamental to a free nation), our embassy should sup port them. I did resolve my situation long term, but feel for those wishing to stay and not being well supported by our embassy

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Mark ********

I got one from the Canadian embassy in Bangkok.

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Valérie ************

France does not issue letters, either.

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Isabelle **********

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Thank you

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Kool *******

You can only use a letter from an embassy your passport is issued by, so it makes no difference what other embassies do in your situation.

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Mark *************************

Makes no difference but its good to know.

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@Mark ************************

, why, it just causes stress and anxiety if your embassy doesn't and others do.

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Mark *************************

no why, its just good to know that you are not alone.

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Marie ********

Just got mine this morning, uk. I do not live in uk and work in Maldives, told them this in email, was worried but all good...phew..

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Isabelle **********

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Happy for you! Thanks for sharing

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no problem hon, its been a stressfull week😅

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Chris *****

British is a lottery, German, Ukrainian and Polish have problems.

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Isabelle **********

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Thank you.

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@Isabelle *********

US seem to be the only one with no questions asked. I was denied one from the Brits.

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Isabelle **********

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Interesting - I know of Brits who have been issued a letter. Best of luck!

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I read 2 people sent the exact same request, one got a letter, the other didn’t. Cheers, good luck yourself 🙂

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Marco ********

German embassy does not issue letters as well.

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Isabelle **********

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Thank you

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Nastya *********

Ukrainian issues 👌

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Daniel ************

why EU should do letters - flights are going home - no Covid19 extreme situation - only way ED, Volunteeer Visa - or a medical certificate for 30-90 days -

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เอ็ดเวิร์ด *******

Don't slam Daniel if you're not going to offer something constructive yourself, please.

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Isabelle **********

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@Daniel ***********

Thanks Daniel but not looking to enter into a where is "home" discussion 🙏 My Non-B renewal is delayed due to factors outside my control so I am looking for a way to buy a little time.

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@Isabelle *********

there are definitely people like Daniel, for whom understanding the issue is beyond their grasp. Try not to waste energy 🙂

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Daniel ************

sorry if you dont understand embassies and their regulations - but i am happy you understand this issue here - just didnt see any advice for the OP how she can solve her problem...

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Todd *********

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maybe you misunderstood - i just gave you the embassy view - if you want to stay and not a an embassy letter - you havs these options - ED or Volunteer visas - via agency - pricey - or a medical certificate for

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/90 days - you should hurry -

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