Schengen: First entry to visa issued country. Leave for other Schengen 1 hour later?
Would it be any problem if I would enter the country first where I got a single entry visa from and then 1 hour later, leave for another Schengen country by plane?
I already booked a hotel in this first entry country which shows it will be the longest stay.
But I could change my mind and maybe stay longer in the other country, where I will travel 1 hour after I enter this first entry country.
As I am unemployed, could this raise suspicion by the border agent? Or it won't be a problem if I show a ticket that shows I will be traveling 2 days later back to this first entry country and then stay there for the most of the stay?
Again, I could decide to stay in this second Schengen country and travel back home from there and decide not to use the return ticket to the first entry country.
I just don't want any trouble, I'm already glad I got a Schengen visa, so any tips would be welcome :)
Best Answer
If you want to travel through several Schengen countries, you are supposed to apply for a visa from the main destination of your trip. The main destination is not necessarily the first country you enter. The main destination is probably the country where you spend the most time, but there may be exceptions to that. You already have your visa, so obviously the consulate considered itself the relevant authority.
You have submitted travel plans with your visa application. You are allowed to make minor adjustments to your plan. Suppose you want to spend your holiday in France, with short trips to several cities in France, Italy and Germany. Bad weather might cause you to re-schedule the various trips, or even skip some completely.
You will be in trouble if the immigration official thinks that you lied during your initial application, or that there was a substantial change in your plans and circumstances since that initial application.
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Should my first trip be to the country issued by Schengen visa can I enter a different Schengen country?
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.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.How long do you have to leave the Schengen zone before returning?
Under the terms of Schengen, non-EEA nationals cannot spend more than a total of 90 days within a total period of 180 days without a visa. Furthermore, once you've used up your quota of 90 days, you cannot return to Schengen until 90 more days have passed.Can I apply for multiple entry Schengen visa for the first time?
The first time you apply for a Schengen visa, you will only be granted a \u201csingle entry\u201d visa. If you are able to obey the rules of this Schengen visa, in subsequent Schengen visa applications you may be able to apply for a \u201cmultiple entry\u201d visa.Where Can I Go With A Country Specific Schengen Visa?
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Answer 2
First of all, make sure your visa is for the entire Schengen zone, and not just the country you have applied for. There can be many restrictions on visas and one of them is that the visa may only be valid for the country issued; it will state this on the very top line of the visa document (stamp on your passport).
Your very first challenge will be crossing the border of the country that issued you the visa.
As you probably know, a visa is not a guarantee of entry into the country, its just a permit to travel and request entry. It is up to the immigration officer to allow you into the country.
You should be prepared to show documents (the same ones that you used for the initial visa application) at the immigration counter.
Now - assuming your visa is for the entire zone; and you were granted entry into Country A; you can collect your bags and board a flight for Country B (that is in the Schengen zone) without issue - you don't even need to leave the airport!
There are no border controls, as flying within the Schengen zone is akin to flying domestically.
You can also choose to exit the Schengen zone from any member state. Your passport will be stamped by the immigration officer upon your exit.
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