Travel on Short/Visit on Schengen Visa with separate tickets

I am travelling from Mumbai to Prague on a short term visa, that requires a return ticket. Is is ok if I buy 2 different tickets from 2 different airlines, one for going out and other to return.

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This is absolutely fine. It’s quite common for people to book separate tickets now. As long as you can prove you’ll leave the Schengen area with a return ticket you should have no problems.

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Can I use dummy ticket for Schengen visa?

Yes, Dummy flight tickets are officially accepted for Schengen visa application, however, some countries within Schengen zone where you are applying your visa, may require you to furnish actual flight confirmed reservation, so it is very important to select the right itinerary and right embassy at the same time.

Do I need a return ticket to enter Schengen?

You do not need an onward ticket to enter the Schengen area. Be careful when buying "refundable" tickets. Getting the refund can be really hard for some companies.

Does Schengen visa allows multiple entry?

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.

Can you transit through 2 Schengen countries?

Changing planes two times within the Schengen Area for onward travel outside Schengen: short-stay visa. If you are transiting through two different Schengen airports for onward travel to a country outside Schengen and the first transit airport is in the Netherlands, you need to apply for a short-stay Schengen visa.

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