Itinerary changes by inserting Croatia after getting Schengen visa
Here's my scenario: I applied for a Schengen visa at the German Embassy in Manila with the following itinerary: Spain 4 days, Germany 6 days, Austria 3 days, Hungary 3 days, then go back to Spain to depart for Manila. My entry and exit points are in Madrid. Eventually I've been granted with a multiple-entry visa good for a month.
However, recently we've wanted to go to Croatia as well (blame it on Game of Thrones) to see Dubrovnik. So we want to change our itinerary only by replacing Hungary with Croatia, while maintaining our visit duration to all other countries (ESP-GER-AUS-CRO). We will still enter and leave for Manila via Madrid. Is this possible? Will this change be taken against me on my future visa applications?
I initially thought that Croatia had made it to the Schengen area this 2017, only to be clarified that they haven't yet (maybe next year). They're part of the EU though but not Eurozone. I searched if they accept Schengen visas at their border. I found that they do as long as the Schengen visa is either double or multiple entry and if there's no problem with the validity (i.e. the visa should be valid throughout the stay in Croatia), which I have no problem with because mine is a multiple entry type C visa. So it seems on the Croatian side I won't have a problem.
How about for Schengen area authorities, since we'll go back to Spain to catch our ultimate flight out of Europe? I know they can be quite forgiving with itinerary changes, but how about for this scenario of mine?
Best Answer
So you will spend less days, spend same number of days in Germany as advertised, and leave on time? I don't think you will have any problems here.
My experience tells me that Schengen passport control has very little interest in the itinerary that you have used to get a visa, they're concerned with the itinerary that you are traveling on. Given that you have this outbound ticket all the time with you, that should suffice on both entries.
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Can I change my travel itinerary after getting Schengen visa?
"can i change my itinerary within the schengen area ?" You should follow the itinerary you gave when you applied for the visa. You cannot change your itinerary so completely that the information you gave in the visa application is no longer true.Can I enter Croatia with Schengen residence permit?
Visa Requirements for Croatia for Holders of Schengen Visas Travellers holding a dual entry Schengen visa must have one unused entry if travelling to Croatia. Holders of a residence permit, or certain other types of visa issued by a Schengen Area country, can also visit Croatia without requiring an additional visa.Do I need a visa to Croatia if I have a Schengen visa?
Third-country nationals who have a valid residence permits issued by a Schengen member state do not need a visa for stay in Croatia not exceeding 90 days in each 180-day period or for transit through Croatia.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.REASONS WHY SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATIONS GET REJECTED (Highly requested)
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