Change In Itinerary After Schengen Visa Granted
I have got Schengen Visa from Italy (Consulate General of Mumbai) on April 30, 2019. I got Visa from June 8, 2019 - July 6, 2019 with validity of 15 days. I had previous visa from Embassy of Netherlands from June 8, 2018 - June 8, 2019 with validity of 90 days. I have already used 15 days in June 2018, 7 days in Jan 2019 for the Schengen Visa issued by Embassy of Netherlands in June 2018.
I told Consulate General of Mumbai that I'll travel on June 9, 2019 and stay till June 16, 2019, however, my employer is asking me to travel on June 1, 2019 and stay in Switzerland till June 8 and enter Italy on June 9 and stay there till June 22. I have two concerns:
Now I know in Schengen Visa Code this is allowed, but I am anxious like hell. My company is big on cost cutting and they are saying spending INR 150,000 (EUR 2000) on Return Business Flight is useless as you are allowed to enter on one visa and leave on another visa. This was already answered by another guy...
I am just scared that they will ask me why I didn't tell this earlier....Also another concern is that I will be returning on 22nd June (14th day) instead of regular on 16th June (9th Day) which I told Consulate. Please note I shall be returning before Visa Expiry and Visa Validity
Btw, I was suppose to travel to Switzerland in end of May and return on June 7, 2019 anyhow, but my employer is asking why I am returning and just travel on June 9, 2019 to Italy as Hotel cost is just INR 15,000 (EUR 200)
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Thanks Henning and RedBaron, my employer is okay with me coming back to India on June 7 (I think my employer just gave up in front on my stubbornness), however, my Manager in Switzerland thinks there should be no problem if I am travelling from Milan to Zurich / Zurich to Milan given I have taken the visa for Business Reasons and I am only travelling from Italy to Switzerland / Switzerland to Italy on Business trip. He asked me to get letters from company subsidy in Italy as well as from HQs in Switzerland. Now I am travelling on June 9 and returning on June 21, first I was intend to travel back on June 16. I am a very frequent traveler and I guess this should be fine!
Btw I mailed Consulate General of Italy in Mumbai as well as Embassy of Italy in New Delhi about my further plans and they replied saying as "You could choose to stay not more than 15 days in Schengen Region valid from June 8 - July 6 2019"
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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.Can I edit my Schengen visa application after submission?
What if I make a mistake on my Schengen Visa form - can I correct it? If you made a mistake on your visa application form - you will need to fill out a new one before your appointment at the consulate or visa application center.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.Does the Schengen visa reset after 180 days?
So, when you apply for a Schengen Visa, no matter the Schengen Member State, your visa will be valid for 90 days per 180 days. This means that you may only spend 90 days within the Schengen Area, no more than that. If you overstay, you risk deportation or getting yourself banned from the Schengen Zone.REASONS WHY SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATIONS GET REJECTED (Highly requested)
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