German national visa (Type D), but entry through another Schengen country?

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Hi, I am an Indian student studying in Berlin just for fall semester. I was wondering if I can enter through The Netherlands (Amsterdam) a week before my course begins in Berlin on a German National Visa- type D?

Will the National visa (Type D) visa restrict me to enter Germany first? I know I can travel to other Schengen countries using my visa, but I am just fretting I will be rejected entry through Amsterdam and I have already booked my flights

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Can I travel to other Schengen countries with D visa?

Could I use this visa to make a trip to other Schengen States? Yes. According to the Schengen rules, the Schengen visa is generally valid for all the countries in the Schengen area. Please note, however, that you always have to apply at the consulate of the country which is your primary destination (see FAQ no 5).

Can I travel Europe with German D 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!

Can I enter Switzerland with German D visa?

Switzerland belongs to the Schengen Area*. If you have a visa issued by a Schengen member state, you generally do not require an additional tourist visa to enter Switzerland or any other Schengen country. Your stay must not exceed 90 days in any 180-day period.

Is German national visa a Schengen Visa?

If you want to stay in Germany for longer than 90 days, and your nationality requires you to obtain a Schengen visa, you will need to apply for a national visa (category D visa) before you travel. The national visa (nationales Visum) grants entry to Germany on the basis that you will be applying for a residence permit.

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