Which visa should I apply for if I need at least two entries to the Schengen area?
I hold an Indian passport and live in India. I am planning to go to Croatia through France and then to Germany and go back to India through France again. A double or mutiple entry Schengen Visa is required for Croatia. Is it easier to get a Double entry Schengen visa than a multiple entry Schengen Visa for a first time tourist?
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Double-entry visas are created exactly for itineraries like the one you describe, and is probably what you will get issued when you apply. You can always try checking the box for requesting multiple entries, but it's unlikely you will get that as a first-time traveler -- unless you have an extremely good story why you would need to make frequent and repeated visits to the Schengen area in the future.
(Be aware that since you're planning to spend the longest time in Italy, you must apply for the visa at the Italian consulate, even though you're entering and leaving through France).
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Can I apply for 2 Schengen visas?
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 I apply for multiple entry Schengen visa for the first time?
The first time you apply for a Schengen visa, you will only be granted a \u201csingle entry\u201d visa. If you are able to obey the rules of this Schengen visa, in subsequent Schengen visa applications you may be able to apply for a \u201cmultiple entry\u201d visa.What is multiple entry visa in Schengen visa?
A multiple-entry visa allows its holder to go in and out of the Schengen Area as many times as he or she wants, as soon as they do not violate the 90/180 rule. Based on how frequently you travel to Schengen zone, you may apply and obtain one of the following multiple-entry visa types: 1 year multiple-entry visa.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.THE SCHENGEN ZONE TRAVEL EXPLAINED - DIGITAL NOMAD TV
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