Travelling to Schengen countries frequently

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Unfortunately, there isn't much you can do, Schengen consulates cannot refuse a visa without providing a specific reason and offering a way to appeal their decision but they can pretty much issue what they want without explanation. There are multi-year multiple entry visas with up to 5 years validity specifically intended for people in your position (UK residents, frequent business trips) but you're unlikely to get one the first time around.

The best you can do is use the visas you already have, scrupulously obeying the rules and after you've shown you are a reliable applicant by using several visas correctly, you stand a better chance of getting a multiple entry visa. When you apply, do ask for it (there is a box for that on the application form) and provide as much documentation as possible (regarding your situation in the UK and why you need to make those trips).

In practice, the country to which you apply probably plays a small role as well, some countries routinely issue multiple entry visas to UK residents, others are more stingy. But there isn't much you can do about that without changing your plans as you need to apply to the country you want to visit.

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