Travelling to Romania on a short stay Schengen visa issued by France? [duplicate]

I am Tunisian and I have single entry short stay Schengen visa issued by the French embassy. I live in United Arab Emirates, is it OK to go from United Arab Emirates to Romania and stay there for 5 days and come back to United Arab Emirates? If not, what would I have to do?

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Romania is not yet part of Schengen as far as I know, so the Schengen visa is probably irrelevant for Romanian authorities, unless your Tunisian passport allows you visa free travel to Romania I think you need a romanian visa

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Can I enter Romania with a single entry Schengen visa?

The Schengen Visas Romania is not yet part of the Schengen visa agreement but Schengen Visa holders do not need to get a (special) Romanian visa to visit Romania as long as their Schengen visa allows at least two entries in Schengen space and the number of entries and/ or length of stay has not been not exhausted.

Do I have to enter the country that issued my Schengen visa?

It does not need to be the country that issued you with a Schengen Visa, as you must apply with the nation where you are planning to spend the majority of your stay in the Schengen Area.

Can I have two Schengen visas at the same time?

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 do I get a double entry Schengen visa?

How To Apply For A Schengen Multiple-Entry Visa?

Step 1: Collect All The Required Documents.

Step 2: Fill In Your Schengen Visa Application Form.

Step 3: Schedule Your Schengen Visa Appointment.

Step 4: Attend Your Schengen Visa Appointment.

Step 5: Wait For Your MEV Visa To Be Processed.

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