Change in itinerary after getting a Schengen visa: Addition of a country
Original itinerary Fr 13nights
would it be okay to change itinerary to:
Change to FR 6nights-> IT 7nights -> FR 1night
Already hold Schengen visa valid for 15 days.
Will I be in breach?
Best Answer
That's quite a big change and you would spend as much time in Italy than in France so it's really borderline but you are still using your visa for its original purpose and France is still the main destination and the country from which you should have applied for a visa so it should be OK. For a full discussion of the rules, see Should my first trip be to the country which issued my Schengen Visa? or Can I change my route and hotel reservation after getting a Schengen visa? and all the linked questions.
That said, entering and leaving through France means it's very unlikely you will have any problem in practice. Unless they ask you about it, border guards might not even notice. Do have all the relevant documentation (hotels, list of sights you want to see, etc.) for Italy ready as well. That way, if there is any concern you can show that you really are a tourist and are not trying to abuse the visa.
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Can I change my itinerary after getting a Schengen visa?
"can i change my itinerary within the schengen area ?" You should follow the itinerary you gave when you applied for the visa. You cannot change your itinerary so completely that the information you gave in the visa application is no longer true.Can I change my hotel after getting Schengen visa?
The Schengen visa means the visa is for the Schengen area; otherwise it will be called a country-specific visa. There is no requirement to enter first to the country who issued you visa and hence no hotel change issue.Can I change my flight after visa?
Sure, you can travel wherever you want as long as your visa is valid. It doesn't matter if you will change the plan or still sticke to the same plan.Should my first trip be to the country which issued my 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.REASONS WHY SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATIONS GET REJECTED (Highly requested)
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