First port of entry a Schengen Visa (connecting flights)
Most questions related to port of entry that I've seen around here are asked in the context of visiting the country and not visiting the issuing country. Mine is different.
This is the first time I'm travelling to Europe. I'm travelling to Italy and Greece (7 nights in Italy, 8 nights in Greece) via Air France flights. I'll first land in Paris CDG airport from Bangalore, India and then I catch a connecting flight Air France flight to Rome, Italy (4 hours gap between flights). I've been issued a Schengen Visa from Greece (as I'll spend the longest duration in Greece) and I'll NOT be deviating from the itinerary presented to Greece Embassy.
Where should I clear my immigration to get the Schengen entry stamp on my passport? Someone told me that I should clear immigration in CDG Paris, but was not sure about this. Could someone clarify this for me? Assuming the above is the case, I also have a follow up question. What if both my flights arrive and depart from the same terminal in CDG Paris?
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Do I need a transit visa for a connecting flight in Europe?
A transit visa is a travel document allowing you to pass through another country until you reach your destination. For example, if you are traveling from India to the US, but you need to stop in the Schengen Zone to continue your flight for the US, you require a transit visa for the Schengen Area.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.What is the country of first entry to the Schengen area?
Your first country of entry is the country in which you enter the Schengen Area for the first time from the outside. It does not need to be the country that issued you with a Schengen Visa, as you must apply with the nation where you are planning to spend the majority of your stay in the Schengen Area.What is first port of entry?
An airport of entry (AOE) is an airport that provides customs and immigration services for incoming flights. These services allow the airport to serve as an initial port of entry for foreign visitors arriving in a country.Schengen Visa Country Of First Entry - What Are The Rules?
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