Need to extend the validity (number of days) for an unused Schengen visa

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I have not personally been in this situation and I don't know anybody who has but the advice you were given does make sense in light of all the relevant regulations. There are no provision that would allow you to get your visa amended easily. The only situation in which you are entitled to an extension is when you are already in the Schengen area and unable to leave because of force majeure or humanitarian reasons (i.e. not merely because you changed your mind and wish to stay longer).

If the trip is similar and all the documents are in order, I would not expect any issue with your new application but they will charge you €60 for the pleasure, although they could probably waive the fee if they wished (cancelling a visa and issuing a new one free of charge is in effect what consulates do when they make a mistake). Having used an earlier visa correctly should certainly help your application in any case.

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