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competent central authorities of one or more other Contracting Parties (see part V, 2, 2.3). Until the
final list of cases of mutual consultation has been approved by the Executive Committee, the list
annexed to these Common Consular Instructions shall apply (see Annex 5B).
2.3. Consultation procedure in the framework of representation
(a) When visa applications are lodged by nationals of the countries listed in Annex 5C at a diplomatic
mission or consular representation of a Schengen State representing another Schengen State, the
represented State shall be consulted.
(b) The information exchanged in respect of these visa applications shall be the same as that currently
exchanged in the framework of the consultation under Annex 5B. A compulsory heading shall,
however, be provided on the form for the references to the territory of the represented State.
(c) The current provisions of the Common Consular Instructions on Visas shall apply to the time
limits, their extension and the form of the reply.
(d) The consultation provided for in Annex 5B shall be undertaken by the represented State.
3. Visa applications lodged by non-residents
When an application is lodged with a State which is not the applicant's State of residence and there
are doubts concerning the person's intentions (in particular where there is evidence pointing to illegal
immigration), the visa shall be issued only after consultation with the diplomatic mission or consular
post of the applicant's State of residence and/or its central authority.
4. Authorisation to issue uniform visas
Only the diplomatic mission or consular posts of the Contracting Parties shall be entitled to issue
uniform visas, except in the cases listed in Annex 6.
III. RECEIPT OF THE APPLICATION
1. Visa application forms — number of application forms
Aliens shall also be required to fill in the uniform visa form. Applications for a uniform visa must be
made using the harmonised form a specimen of which is given in Annex 16.
At least one copy of the application form must be filled in so that it may be used during consultation
with the central authorities. The Contracting Parties may, insofar as national administrative
procedures so require, request several copies of the application.
2. Documents to be enclosed
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