Sleep/stay at the Stuttgart airport without a visa
I am from Brazil and I am going to work in Germany for 6 months. My insurance coverage starts on August 1, but because of the high prices I bought my airline ticket for July 30. I will get to Stuttgart on the next day (July 31).
Today I was informed at the embassy that I am not allowed to do that because my visa will only become valid on August 1 due to the insurance coverage period.
So in case I am not able to change my insurance on time, am I allowed to sleep at the airport until the next day? Or at least wait there for a few hours (I will get there at 6:35 pm, so it would be for less than 6 hours)?
Edit: I changed my insurance coverage. I'm now in Germany and I entered without any problems. In the end they didn't ask for an insurance neither in Brazil nor in Germany, just checked my passport.
Best Answer
You will almost certainly not be allowed to board your plane from your origin airport.
The airline is responsible for confirming that you have a valid visa to enter the country you're travelling to. Given that your visa is not valid until the day after arrival, they will most likely not let you board the flight as doing so would leave them liable to a fine for delivering you to the country without a valid visa.
It's possible that they may not notice the starting date, but that's really not something you'd want to rely on.
Secondly, according to Sleeping In Airports, "You will be permitted to stay inside the terminal overnight with a valid ticket", however you will not have a valid (outgoing) ticket so it's likely you will not be allowed stay.
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Can you sleep in Stuttgart airport?
While airport security has a bit of a reputation for being heavy handed, Stuttgart Airport is relatively conducive to overnight sleeping, with plenty of comfortable seating and some private nooks.Do I need visa for Germany layover?
Do I need a visa? The vast majority of foreign travellers benefit from the \u201ctransit privilege\u201d - if during a stopover at a German airport, you do not leave the International Airport Area and if the destination is not in a Schengen country, you do not need a transit visa.How early to arrive at Stuttgart airport?
Passengers are requested to arrive at the airport at least 2 hours before departure and head for the security check 90 minutes before departure. \u200bPlease note the regulations concerning your stay at the airport and flight. Please also note the newly regulated terminal approach.FRANKFURT AIRPORT for first timers !
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