Which consulate should issue me a Schengen visa if I transit through several Schengen states?

Which consulate should issue me a Schengen visa if I transit through several Schengen states? - Black woman waiting for train on underground platform

I am an Iranian citizen holding a U.S. permanent resident card (Green Card). My itinerary is as follows:
Los Angeles – Frankfurt – Vienna – Tehran

Apparently I need a visitor visa due to the fact that I have a "domestic" flight within the Schengen zone (Frankfurt–Vienna). Which consulate should I get my Schengen visa from: Germany or Austria?






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Can you transit through two Schengen countries?

Yes. According to the Schengen rules, the Schengen visa is generally valid for all the countries in the Schengen area.

Which embassy is best for Schengen Visa?

Last year, the Greek embassies abroad approved 95.1% of the applications received. Greece is the fifth most favorite country for those intending to visit the Schengen area for short-term stays, with 855,285 applications received last year.

Should my first trip be to the country which issued my Schengen Visa?

There is no general requirement that you must enter the Schengen Area through the country that issued your visa. Your main destination may be different than your first destination. To prevent complications, stick to your itinerary as best you can.

How do I get a multiple-entry Schengen Visa?

To gain a national multiple-entry Visa, you must meet the certain criteria: You must be on an international student program requiring a visa for less than one year. If you are an international student that is about to start a full course of studies in one of the Schengen States.



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