Schengen visa to travel from Germany to Switzerland
I'm traveling to Karlsruhe for a week with Schengen visa in the business category, and I would like to visit Switzerland & France during the weekends. Is this allowed or will I face any issues in Switzerland/France?
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The answer is pretty simple : if you have a Schengen visa, you can go anywhere you want/need in Schengen area.
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Do you need a visa to go from Germany to Switzerland?
Switzerland visa for citizens of Germany is required. For more information please contact the nearest Switzerland embassy.Is German Schengen visa valid for Switzerland?
To the OP : Yes you can travel to Switzerland with the Schengen Visa. You need not declare any itinerary since you may have provided sufficient documentation when you applied for the Visa. Once you are in the Schengen area which also includes Switzerland you can travel freely.Can I enter Switzerland by Schengen visa?
Switzerland belongs to the Schengen Area*. If you have a visa issued by a Schengen member state, you generally do not require an additional tourist visa to enter Switzerland or any other Schengen country. Your stay must not exceed 90 days in any 180-day period.Can I enter Switzerland with a Schengen visa issued by German Embassy?
Yes. According to the Schengen rules, the Schengen visa is generally valid for all the countries in the Schengen area. Please note, however, that you always have to apply at the consulate of the country which is your primary destination (see FAQ no 5).Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
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