Schengen “B” transit visa multiple entry
I live in Russia (and have only Russian citizenship) and I'm going to Canada in June. I have exactly one layover on the way there and back: in Paris and in Amsterdam. So, my trip is Moscow - Paris (3h layover) - Toronto and Toronto - Amsterdam (12h layover) - Moscow. I don't have any Schengen visas. In Amsterdam, I want to go out of airport and walk while waiting for the filght.
My plan was the following: apply for type B - transit visa in France and use it in both countries. This site points that I can stay with B visa for maximum 5 days, but I cannot figure out whether I can use it twice. I'm not sure, can I use it in France, then leave Schengen zone, and then show it again in Netherlands later?
Overall, is it a preferred way to solve my problem? I've heard that it is easier to get visa in France, so I want to apply there. And yes, I know that in fact I do not need visa in France at all if I'm not leaving the airport -- and this is likely scenario since layover is 3hr long. However, I still would like to have the opportunity to go out.
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Can you get a multiple entry Schengen Visa?
Schengen visas may allow for a single-entry or multiple entries. With a single-entry visa you can enter the Schengen area only once. This is indicated on the visa sticker by "01". With a visa allowing for two or multiple entries you may enter twice or several times during the validity of the visa.What is multiple entry visa in Schengen Visa?
A multiple-entry visa allows its holder to go in and out of the Schengen Area as many times as he or she wants, as soon as they do not violate the 90/180 rule. Based on how frequently you travel to Schengen zone, you may apply and obtain one of the following multiple-entry visa types: 1 year multiple-entry visa.How much does a multiple entry Schengen Visa cost?
How much does the multiple-entry Schengen Visa cost? The fee for a multiple-entry visa is the same as an ordinary short-stay one (\u20ac80 or $90), even though it allows you to take multiple trips lasting fewer than 90 days for as long as the visa is valid (usually one, three, or five years).Can you transit through 2 Schengen countries?
No. Long stay visa or residence permit issued by a Schengen Agreement State allows you to travel or stay in other countries of Schengen area during the maximum period of \u201cshort stay visit\u201d (staying not more than 90 days within a period of 180 days).Accordo di Schengen
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