Schengen Visa Main Country [duplicate]

I will be arriving in Sweden for 2 days, followed by 2 days in Denmark and finally 5 days in Germany.

With that itinerary, I should apply Schengen at German Embassy, however, there are no time slots available for my appointment before I leave.

What should I do? Apply to the Sweden Embassy instead?

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Best Answer

Generally one applies for a visa for the country in which they'll spend the most time, in your particular case that is Germany.

One applies for a visa for the country which is the port of entry only when the stay in multiple countries is the same in duration.

ie:

2 days Sweden (Port of Entry) 2 days Germany 2 days Denmark

Schengen Visa Code:

The EU country that is the sole or the main destination of the visit is responsible for examining the visa application. If the main destination cannot be determined, the country of entry into the EU is competent.

I suggest you call or email the Embassy, as sometimes their online systems do not update to show cancelled appointments which are available. (From my experience with the Austrian consulate).

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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.

Can I apply for two visas for different countries at the same time?

Yes you can. No 2 countries share data with each other. Neither are they bothered about you applying visa at the same time. You can apply visa to N number of countries at the same time.

Can you have 2 Schengen visas?

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.

Can I travel to more than one member country with the same Schengen Visa?

IF MY VISA IS ISSUED FOR INSTANCE BY THE GERMAN CONSULATE, CAN I USE THIS VISA AND TRAVEL TO ANOTHER COUNTRY OF SCHENGEN AGREEMENT? Yes, according to the Schengen Agreement rules, the Schengen visa is generally valid for all Schengen area countries.

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