Visiting Schengen Countries with Type D Visa
I have been issued a Type D Visa for studying in the Netherlands. I know I can travel in schengen countries with this Visa, but can I enter any country before visiting Netherlands?
I am planning to reach University of Twente, Enschede through Germany.
Delhi -> Frankfurt -> Munster -> Enschede(by Bus)
This is a much shorter route instead of going through Amsterdam. My concern is would I be allowed in immigration in Germany before I have entered Netherlands?
Best Answer
Yes. The D visa allows you travel through any Schengen state on the way to your destination, and also to visit them as if you had a multiple-entry C visa with the same validity period.
That means you can spend up to 90 out of every 180 days in Schengen states other than the one which gave you a D visa, with the usual restrictions for a short-stay visa (no right to work, even if your D visa includes a work permit).
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Can I travel Europe with German D visa?
My visa has been issued by the German consulate, can I use this visa to travel to other countries (ex. Netherlands or Denmark) Yes, you can!What is Schengen visa category D?
The national visa of \u201cD\u201d category is granted to the certain individuals who are to be studying, working or permanently residing in one of the Schengen countries.Can Italy study visa type D travel to other Schengen countries?
MULTIPLE ENTRY more than 90 days stay ITALIAN LONG-TERM STUDY VISA (type D): This visa permits you to travel in and out of Italy and the other Schengen countries during the first 90 days of your visit; later you will still be able to do it but only with a permit of stay (see below).Can I enter France with Swiss D visa?
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