Schengen visa reservation of return flight from another country than accommodation

I am going for travel from Barcelona (which is my main destination) and will continue to Amsterdam. Instead of booking my return flight from Amsterdam, the travel agency booked my return flight from Barcelona.

My accommodation papers show that I was in Amsterdam 1-2 days before the return flight. After I told him that I am getting back from Amsterdam, he said it doesn't matter there is train (which makes the story that I did go from Barcelona to Amsterdam, and then from Amsterdam back to Barcelona for my return trip).

Do they actually care about this a the embassy? Can my visa get rejected because of this?

Best Answer

I can't see this being any issue at all. Because of the way that airline fares work, it's very common for people who want to visit cities A and B to get a return ticket from their home to A and a separate return ticket (train, plane, whatever) from A to B. This is a normal situation and you don't need to lie about it. Lying is always a bad idea because it makes your case less convincing and your application will be rejected if they find out that you're lying.

First, sort out with your travel agent what flights you'll actually be taking. Then tell the visa people what you'll be doing.

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Is return ticket mandatory for Schengen visa?

How do I get my flight itinerary? You do not need to buy a full flight ticket when applying for your visa - but must show proof of booking or reservation. Embassies and consulate officials understand that applicants may not wish to spend lots of money on a ticket before they even know if they can travel.

Can I change my flight after getting Schengen visa?

You cannot change your itinerary so completely that the information you gave in the visa application is no longer true. If you planned a trip lasting 10 days, and you now have 15 days "duration of stay", you can extend your trip by up to 5 days (including a visit to another country if you want).

Is travel itinerary required for Schengen visa?

One of the required documents for the Schengen Visa is a complete travel itinerary.

Can I change my hotel after getting Schengen visa?

The Schengen visa means the visa is for the Schengen area; otherwise it will be called a country-specific visa. There is no requirement to enter first to the country who issued you visa and hence no hotel change issue.

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