Do I need to include details about a side trip to another country on my Schengen application form?
I will be applying for my tourist visa at the Germany embassy as my main destination is Germany however I would like to take a side trip to Italy for maybe 3 days.
Do I need to add Italy as a second destination on my application form? And so will I have to show proof of hotel accommodation, etc.? I will stay with a friend while in Germany…
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Yes. You do not want to lie. As @phoog said and as I would like to add on, you should mention everything. Lying can have serious consequences and you or your friend might accidentally let something slip. It could be minor, "Italy is such a nice place", or major "Have you visited [landmark]? I went there yesterday."
As @Blackbird57 said, lying may also negatively affect future visa applications.
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