Applying for Schengen visa from USA while on B1/B2 visa

[saggidiana]

Hello,
My parents are visiting USA but would like to travel to Europe France, Portugal,Vatican.
Questions
1. Can they apply for Schengen visa to visit these countries during their US stay ? On the VFS global website , I read you should preferably apply from your primary place of residence . Does anyone have experience with applying for Schengen visa while in the US on Indian passport?

2. How much in advance will they need to apply while in the USA ?

Thank You

[Stephens548]

Do US Citizens Need an EU Visa to Enter Europe? Citizens of the United States with a valid US passport can travel to 27 European member countries of the Schengen Area for a maximum of 90 days without having to apply for or obtain a Schengen visa for short-term tourism or a business trip. Subway Live IQ

[alexcray]

Hello,
My parents are visiting USA but would like to travel to Europe France, Portugal,Vatican.
Questions
1. Can they apply for Schengen visa to visit these countries during their US stay ? On the VFS global website , I read you should preferably apply from your primary place of residence . Does anyone have experience with applying for Schengen visa while in the US on Indian passport?

2. How much in advance will they need to apply while in the USA ?

Thank You

You must apply for a Schengen visa at the consulate or embassy of the country you intend to enter first or stay in the longest during your trip. If you are a US citizen, you generally wouldn't need a visa for stays less than 90 days within a 180-day period, so this wouldn't apply.