German family reunion (long term) visa transit through Schengen country

My wife received her visa to join me in Germany. I live in Hamburg and there are no direct flights from her country to Hamburg (the only direct flight is to Frankfurt). There are other flights which are more convenient and cheaper but through France.

Question: Can her first entry to Germany be through any Schengen country or does it have to be in Germany?

Best Answer

A Schengen visa is just that, a visa to all Schengen countries, so she should have no problems making a transfer in France.

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Can I travel to Reunion with Schengen visa?

Short-stay (\u201cC type\u201d) Schengen visa issued by France or other Schengen countries is not valid for entering Reunion. If you are a visa-required national, you have to obtain a separate visa to Reunion from France diplomatic missions (embassies/consulates).

How long can I stay in Germany with a family reunion visa?

Although the family reunion visa is called a \u201cnational visa\u201d, please note that it does also entitle its holder to enter other Schengen countries for a stay of up to 90 days for tourism purposes.

Can I travel to Schengen countries with German national visa?

My visa has been issued by the German consulate, can I use this visa to travel to other countries (ex. Netherlands or Denmark) Yes, you can!

Is transit visa required for connecting flights in Frankfurt?

Do I need a visa? The vast majority of foreign travellers benefit from the \u201ctransit privilege\u201d - if during a stopover at a German airport, you do not leave the International Airport Area and if the destination is not in a Schengen country, you do not need a transit visa.

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