Can I enter France via Switzerland (and then get a cab to France) on the Schengen visa? [duplicate]

Can I enter France via Switzerland (and then get a cab to France) on the Schengen visa? [duplicate] - Close-Up Photo of Wooden Jigsaw Map

I got a Schengen visa from the French Embassy, and I'm traveling to Annecy (France) for training. Is it possible to land 1st in Geneva (the nearest international airport) and then take a cab to enter France? My training venue is nearest to Geneva. I am from non-EU countries.



Best Answer

As other explained, with a regular Schengen visa, you can enter the Schengen area in Geneva (or anywhere else in Switzerland and any other Schengen country). You don't need to go to France first. In fact, thousands of people land in Geneva each year to catch a shuttle to the many French ski resorts so it's an extremely common occurrence there.

Additionally, Geneva airport has a small “French sector” that can sometimes be used to enter and exit the airport without going through the Swiss border check. But even if your flight allows it and you see a “Secteur France” sign, don't go there unless you really need to, it's not practical at all to go to Annecy (if you look at a map you will see that Geneva is surrounded by French territory on three sides but the French exit of the airport is in the “pays de Gex”, on the “wrong” side of Geneva if you want to go to Annecy). It's also extremely small, I am not even sure if you can count on a cab being available there all the time.




Pictures about "Can I enter France via Switzerland (and then get a cab to France) on the Schengen visa? [duplicate]"

Can I enter France via Switzerland (and then get a cab to France) on the Schengen visa? [duplicate] - Close-Up Photo of Wooden Jigsaw Map
Can I enter France via Switzerland (and then get a cab to France) on the Schengen visa? [duplicate] - People Talking Each Other Near Body of Water
Can I enter France via Switzerland (and then get a cab to France) on the Schengen visa? [duplicate] - Side view of crop anonymous African American male opening door of bright yellow cab on street



Can I enter Switzerland with a Schengen Visa issued by German Embassy?

Yes. According to the Schengen rules, the Schengen visa is generally valid for all the countries in the Schengen area. Please note, however, that you always have to apply at the consulate of the country which is your primary destination (see FAQ no 5).

How do I get a double entry Schengen Visa?

How To Apply For A Schengen Multiple-Entry Visa?
  • Step 1: Collect All The Required Documents.
  • Step 2: Fill In Your Schengen Visa Application Form.
  • Step 3: Schedule Your Schengen Visa Appointment.
  • Step 4: Attend Your Schengen Visa Appointment.
  • Step 5: Wait For Your MEV Visa To Be Processed.


  • Can I travel to multiple Schengen countries with single entry visa?

    With one-entry visa you can travel the Schengen area only once. It is indicated in your visa as \u201c01\u201d. With two-entries or multi-entries you can respectively travel to the Schengen area twice or several times during the visa validity period.

    Can I enter Switzerland with French Schengen Visa?

    To the OP : Yes you can travel to Switzerland with the Schengen Visa. You need not declare any itinerary since you may have provided sufficient documentation when you applied for the Visa. Once you are in the Schengen area which also includes Switzerland you can travel freely.



    THE SCHENGEN ZONE TRAVEL EXPLAINED - DIGITAL NOMAD TV




    More answers regarding can I enter France via Switzerland (and then get a cab to France) on the Schengen visa? [duplicate]

    Answer 2

    This should be okay. It says:

    The Contracting Party responsible for issuing such a visa shall in principle be that of the main destination. If this cannot be determined, the visa shall in principle be issued by the diplomatic or consular post of the Contracting Party of first entry.

    As your main destination is Annecy in France, you have the right visa and can go through Switzerland with your Schengen visa.

    Answer 3

    The Q&A here is helpful: https://www.gva.ch/en/desktopdefault.aspx/tabid-193/

    If you arrive into Geneva airport from outside France you cannot enter France directly; you must exit into Switzerland.

    However, the Q&A states clearly:

    Can I leave on the Swiss side with a Schengen visa issued by France? Yes, a passenger may exit on the Swiss/international side with a Schengen visa issued by France.

    Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.

    Images: Anthony Beck, Anthony Beck, Jean-Baptiste Burbaud, Ono Kosuki