A question about traveling between Schengen countries
I am planning to travel from Tehran to Leipzig (Germany) and then from Leipzig to Bilbao (Spain), then I would like to get back to Leipzig from Bilbao and then get back from Leipzig to Tehran. I know that there are direct flights from Bilbao to Tehran, but it is beyond my budget. It would be much cheaper to get back to Leipzig first and then travel back to Tehran.
My question is that should I apply for a single or multiple entry Schengen visa? Can I return to Leipzig with a single entry visa?
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Multiple entry Schengen visa is usually issued for a long period - several months or a whole year. If your trip will last several days (a week or so) than single entry visa is enough with one condition - you must not leave the territory of Schengen zone. If you want to use planes during your visit your passport is needed only to check you personality.
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Yes, you can. The Schengen area implies free travel of persons. That means, your passport will not be checked by immigration (you still have to identify yourself to the airline for which you may have to use your passport, but that's the airline, not a government official who can deny you access to the country). If you travel Tehran - Leipzig - Bilbao - Leipzig - Tehran, the only place immigration checks your passport is Leipzig (both on arrival and departure). Hence, your visa is only checked once, in Leipzig.
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