Travelling for Tourism with 1 year Business Schengen Visa

I am from Egypt and I have a multiple entry business visa Type C issued from the Malta embassy and I am planning to visit Germany first for a holiday, then heading to Malta for business. Days spent in both countries are roughly the same.

Is it ok that my purpose of travel to germany is tourism while my visa is for business purposes? Is it ok to tell them that if they ask about my purpose?

Best Answer

If this is the first usage of the visa, you should have told them your intended travel plan to both countries.

If the whole trip to both countries are within 90 days, that should be ok.

Business trip in Malta is the main purpose of the trip, so starting in Germany as a tourist and going on to Malta should also be ok.
(If asked, you intend to be 1 day longer in Malta)

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Can I use Schengen business visa for tourism?

A Schengen visa will permit the holder to travel to the Schengen area for a maximum of 90 days in any 180 days. The permissions of the individual will depend on the category of Schengen visa that they have applied for and been granted. Visa holders can visit any country within the Schengen Area for tourism purposes.

Can you get 1 year Schengen Visa?

1 year multiple-entry Schengen visa The 1-year MEV visa gives you the right to enter in the Schengen Zone as many times as you want, as long as you do not remain more than 90 days within this period.

Is Schengen business visa multiple entry?

Those who want to make multiple trips in and out of the Schengen Area will require a multiple-entry Schengen Visa. The basic version allows you to spend 90 days at a time within the area over a period of 180 days, up to as many trips in and out as you require.

How long is a business Schengen Visa valid for?

How Long is the Business Schengen Visa Valid? A business visa is commonly valid for stays no more than 90 days. If you will be travelling a lot and not only in one Schengen country it's recommendable to fill in the \u201cmultiple entry\u201d gap in the application form.

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