Can I enter a Schengen area country for the first time by land? Or does it have to be via flight?

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I'll be travelling to Russia. And I was planning to apply for a Schengen Visa so that I can take the train from St. Petersburg to Helsinki. Is entry by land in this manner allowed?



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Sure, plenty of people enter the Schengen area by land, even without having ever flown there.




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Should my first trip be to the country issued by Schengen Visa?

There is no general requirement that you must enter the Schengen Area through the country that issued your visa. Your main destination may be different than your first destination. To prevent complications, stick to your itinerary as best you can.

What is Schengen state of first entry?

26. Member of state of first entry: This is where you are entering the Schengen area for the first time on your visa period. For example, if you receive a Schengen visa and you fly from Egypt to France, and this is the first time you enter the Schengen area on that visa, your state of first entry will be France.

How do I get into Schengen area?

The documents you need to provide when entering the Schengen Area are as follows:
  • Valid Passport. Issued within the previous 10 years and valid for at least 3 months after the date you intend to leave the EU.
  • Schengen Visa. If you are a national of one of the third countries in need of a visa.


  • Is there passport control between Schengen countries Airport?

    The Schengen area comprises 26 European countries. There is normally no passport control on the borders between these countries. If you have a valid visa or residence permit in one of these countries, you can also visit the other Schengen countries.



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