Can I apply to France (Schengen visa) when my main destination is Germany because I can't book an appointment at the German consulate?
I know the rule is to apply at the consulate of the country which is either your only/longest stay, or of first entry if all stays are equal in terms of purpose and length.
My itinerary goes like this:
- 4 nights in France (tourism)
- 7 nights in Germany (tourism + take the opportunity to visit a fair related to my business/where I'm registered as a trade visitor).
I've been told that the business aspect of the trip will seem like the main purpose and therefore I should apply at the German consulate, even though the reason why I'm traveling is tourism (and I'm paying for the whole thing from my personal account). So I tried to book an appointment with the German consulate, but the first appointment in my country is a week after I'm supposed to return from my trip (in 3+ months). My only chance is to apply at the French consulate, I'm just worried they'd reject me because it doesn't seem like/isn't the main destination.
What should I do?
Best Answer
Just change your travel plan say you will stay 3 nights in Germany. Or say you will stay more nights in France, you will need to book additional nights accommodation but you can cancel the booking after you got your visa. It's really that simple. I have applied schegen visa through french ambassy couple of times without even landing in the country . All you need is a proper travel plan and accommodation booking (cancellable) that proves your plan, and the flight tickets proves the plan, of course that needs to be cancellable (business class). It's nothing but a paperwork game. And most importantl of all, this is all legal , you can change your plan right?
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