Schengen visa query-place of issue

I have a Schengen visa stamped on my passport from France.

The place of issue is Dubai (mentioned on the visa).

I had applied for it with my earlier Dubai Residency visa, however now it is cancelled and I am back in India. But my Schengen visa is still intact.

So the question is can I travel to the desired schengen country from India rather than from Dubai (rest of the itinerary remains unchanged).

There can be two ways:

I cancel my preciously booked ticket from Dubai to France and get a new ticket from India to France
I take a flight from India to Dubai (transit visa) and catch the same flight from Dubai to France

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Best Answer

You're supposed to apply for a visa in the place where you live when applying.

However, once you have the visa, there's no requirement that you enter the Schengen area directly from the place where you applied -- it's valid at all the external Schengen borders and for all anyone knows you could be on a longer itinerary.

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Can you track your Schengen visa?

Track an applicationYou can also track your visa application status online. Use the Reference Number present on the invoice/receipt issued by the Schengen Visa Application Centre along with your last name to access this service.

Which country issues fastest Schengen visa?

Where is the easiest country to get a short-stay Schengen Visa? In general, Lithuania is the easiest country to obtain a Schengen Visa from, with officials granting 98.7% of applications.

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 do you know if your Schengen visa application is approved?

If you have applied for a Schengen Visa via one of their application centers, you can track your application via their website (gvcworld.eu/page/our-services) and online tracking tool. You will need to input an application ID and your date of birth to obtain this information.

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