Single entry Schengen visa type C (Del-Lon-Sweden (via Lon)-Paris-Lon-Del) [duplicate]

I am travelling to London from Delhi in next 8 hours (and then to Schengen countries) and I need some quick help in confirming my understanding of the visa type-C single entry Etats Schengen.

And I have a valid UK multiple entry visa also.

I am flying by British Airways as below with itinerary spread across next some days.

Delhi - London
London - Gothenburg
Gothenburg - Paris (but the flight will go back to London and then proceed to Paris)
Paris - London
London - Delhi

Now I understand that I can enter the Schengen area only once through any Schengen country and once I exit Schengen area through any country, I can't re-enter with same visa.

This being the case, will my travel from Gothenburg to Paris (via connecting flight through London) be called as exiting the Schengen area since I will be going to Paris via London?

Essentially, will there be a round of immigration pass through when I will travel from Gothenburg to Paris via London?

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Best Answer

As phoog noted, your flight to London will count as exiting the Schengen area. Leaving Gothenburg you will pass immigration exit control, and once again entry control in Paris.

Your options in this case seem limited to rebooking your flight to Paris as not to pass through the UK (or any non-Schengen country for that matter)

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What is C type Schengen visa?

Type C Schengen visaIt is issued by the visa services (embassies, consulates, appointed external providers) of a country belonging to the Schengen area. It allows the holder to stay or travel freely in the Schengen area for less than 90 days over a 180 day period. It is mandatory for citizens of some countries.

What does a single entry Schengen visa mean?

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.

How long is a single entry Schengen visa valid for?

- The single entry Schengen visa authorises a single trip to the Schengen Area with a limit of 90 days on site. The validity of the Schengen visa corresponds to the dates indicated in the application.

Can I travel to Schengen countries on single entry Schengen visa?

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. I HAVE A VALID LONG STAY VISA/ RESIDENCE PERMIT FOR A SCHENGEN AREA COUNTRY.

Schengen Visa MULTIPLE ENTRY vs SINGLE ENTRY

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