The French Consulate here in New York
As I am not yet an American citizen, I am required to get a Schengen visa to visit any country in Europe. (Which prompted Alan to nag me about filing that citizenship application so we don’t have to go through this hassle each time I go with him to that side of the world.) I was surprised to find out today that the French Consulate here in New York has adopted an online appointment system much like the Immigration office here, and to unfortunately, the earliest appointment available was October 30. (There goes the plan to take a half day off to go to the French Consulate this coming Monday and then fall in line for the Albom book signing. =(.. )
Fortunately, I am still well within the 21 day maximum processing. At least that gives me more time to get my papers ready. Employment certifications from my company and Alan’s, bank statements and payslips for the last three months, verified flight itinerary guaranteed with a credit card, hotel confirmation from the two hotels we’re staying at (Alan’s company has two hotels in Paris), and travel and medical insurance with the Embassy’s required minimum coverage of $37,000.
It should be a breeze..
