Yes, the decision of not granting Schengen visa can be appealed. Unfortunately the process is not universal meaning that not every embassy or consulate follows the same procedures. Even the appeal period varies from country to country. Some countries provide 30 days visa appeal perido and some countries provide 60 days visa appeal period. In any case, whether you can or cannot appeal visa would be mentioned on the decision letter.
You will know if your Schengen visa is denied at the time of your interview. Details of your application are reported to member countries, as they also have a right to refuse a visa. Processing time can range from a few working days to weeks.
It depends on what the VISA was denied for. Example if your wife has HIV, you wouldn't appeal. Usually you may appeal the case.
Yes, Switzerland is part of the Schengen Area. Schengen visas are valid.
If you have a Schengen Visa, you do not need a Visa to enter Switzerland. But, just make sure that you have this written "Schengen Estate" on the visa. It means that all Schengen countries are included in the visa. Anyway, once you enter Europe, nobody asks you about your visa or passport.
If you need a Schengen Visa it applies for all Schengen countries, this means that you can then travel freely within the Schengen area for the length of your visa.
No. Cyprus is not part of the Schengen Area. A Schengen visa is not valid in Cyprus.
Yes.If you need a Schengen Visa it applies for all Schengen countries, this means that you can then travel freely within the Schengen area as long as your visa remains valid.
Ukraine is not part of the Schengen Area. A Schengen visa is not valid in the Ukraine.
No, a Schengen visa is not valid for Istanbul. Istanbul is in Turkey, and Turkey is not part of the Schengen Area.
Yes, You need a separate visa for Turkey. Turkey is not part of the Schengen Area. Schengen visas are not valid.
Yes, with Schengen visa you can enter in Croatia.
Yes,An Austrian visa is a Schengen visa and is valid for all Schengen countries.