Posted by: elle123 April 4, 2020
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European Union (EU) has done this, how about USA
In Chapter V Article 33 of the EU Visa Code regarding Extensions, the following is applicable:
The period of validity and/or the duration of stay of an issued visa shall be extended where the competent authority of a Member State considers that a visa holder has provided proof of force majeure or humanitarian reasons preventing him from leaving the territory of the Member States before the expiry of the period of validity of or the duration of stay authorised by the visa. Such an extension shall be granted free of charge.
The global pandemic falls under force majeure and visa extension fees have been waived.
In Chapter V Article 33 of the EU Visa Code regarding Extensions, the following is applicable:
The period of validity and/or the duration of stay of an issued visa shall be extended where the competent authority of a Member State considers that a visa holder has provided proof of force majeure or humanitarian reasons preventing him from leaving the territory of the Member States before the expiry of the period of validity of or the duration of stay authorised by the visa. Such an extension shall be granted free of charge.
The global pandemic falls under force majeure and visa extension fees have been waived.
Get in touch with the embassy of the EU/Schengen country you are currently in to apply for an extension if you are worried about overstaying. Currently, 90 extensions are being issued in most cases for Schengen tourist visas.
Last edited: 04-Apr-20 08:18 PM