Schengen Visa multiple entries - Must every visit be made to the same main country?
Lets say I have France Schengen visa (multiple entries short stay of total 90 days in 6 months). I understand that my first ever visit to Schengen zone has to be France as the main destination. My question is : If I happen to make subsequent visits to Schengen area (while my visa is still valid with regards to dates and total duration) - is it required on every visit (second, third, etc.) that France be my main destination for the visit?
PS: I know that I can enter any Schengen country for my visit - but I am specifically asking if I can totally avoid visiting the issuing country on my subsequent visits? Will doing so be used against me if I apply for visa in future?
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How does multiple entry Schengen visa work?
A multiple-entry Schengen visa permits 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. Which means they do not remain in the Schengen zone longer than 90 days, within 180 days.Can I travel to other Schengen countries with multiple entry visa?
Schengen visas allow to make one-entry, two-entries or multi-entries. With one-entry visa you can travel the Schengen area only once. It is indicated in your visa as \u201c01\u201d. With two-entries or multi-entries you can respectively travel to the Schengen area twice or several times during the visa validity period.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 enter and or exit the Schengen area via a country other than the one for which I have a visa?
As a general rule, you may cross any Schengen border with visa issued by any Schengen country. However, you should try and stick to your itinerary as filed when applying for your Schengen Visa.Schengen Visa MULTIPLE ENTRY vs SINGLE ENTRY
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