Does the immigration officer know about our travel plans?
Does the immigration officer have a copy of my cover letter or detailed itinerary mentioning my travel route which I had submitted along with my Schengen visa application?
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The materials you referred to like your travel itinerary are in a database that is maintained by a different organisation and the border guards do not have access to it from the primary control point (i.e., at the airport where you present your passport). They use a different database that displays whether or not there is a stop flag on your passport. Schengen border guards really do not need anything else, but overall this has to do with the way Schengen is organized.
They inspect the visa to assure it is genuine and examine any limitations on its face. So if you have a variation in your plans but it's not detectable, then you will not get caught (all other things being equal).
On the other hand a substantial variation will come into play if you need to make another Schengen application. That's because Schengen consular officials have access to more databases than the border guards.
Does the immigration officer have a copy of my cover letter or detailed itinerary mentioning my travel route which I had submitted along with my Schengen visa application?
If by 'immigration officer' you mean the person at the airport who scans and stamps your passport, then the answer is no.
As always, Schengen border guards are entitled to see your reservations and travel arrangements, but the things you present are not 'linked' back to your application. Finally, it is 'best practices' advice to bring your evidence with you any time you will be examined.
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Who can see my travel history?
Answer: There is no government agency that keeps track of travel history. You can contact your travel agent; he/she may be able to pull up records of bookings in the past. Your passport will also contain records of entry and exit from the countries you have been to through the stamps and visas including dates.Can I know my travel history?
To view your U.S. travel history, go to the CBP website and click on the \u201cView Travel History\u201d tab. In the next window, you will be required to read and accept terms of the website by clicking "Consent & Continue". You will need to provide: First (Given) Name \u2013 as it appears on the passport/visa.Can UK immigration see your travel history?
UK Visas and Immigration specifically asks for details of your travel history for the past 10 years. ECOs check for travel history in your passport and the countries you have listed in your UK visa application. They also pay attention to any previous visa refusals you have listed in your application.What do visa officers check?
Visa Interview Questions The visa officer will ask you questions related to your study plans, university choice, academic capability, financial status, and post-graduation plans. The gruelling on study plan will probe into your interest in the academic field of your choice.Five Mistakes NOT to Make at your Immigration Interview
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Does the immigration officer have a copy of my cover letter or detailed itinerary mentioning my travel route which I had submitted along with my Schengen visa application?
They do not, but they are entitled to ask for the same and you should be ready to produce these documents when asked.
The golden rule is, carry a copy of each document you used in support of your visa application; you never know which document may be asked for; and just so it is clear - they are well within their rights to ask to see supporting documents.
Source: Personal experience.
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