Is it possible to enter Germany on a multiple entry Schengen visa issued by, but not yet used for, France? [duplicate]

I am a Lebanese citizen and have been issued a multiple entry Schengen visa by the French Embassy. I have not used my visa yet, it is still valid.

Is it possible to enter Germany as my first destination?

Best Answer

yes. you can always say that you are heading to France and that is your final destination.
You could simply book/reserve but not pay, apartment or hotel room somewhere in France so you can have proof that you will go to France.

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Can I enter Germany before my visa starts?

You are free to apply 90 days before the date of your travel for a German visa. It is recommended that you apply 3-6 weeks in advance before you travel to avoid any visa processing delay issues interfere with your travel itinerary.

What happens if Schengen visa is not used?

It could be fine, immediate deportation or even getting banned from entering the Schengen Zone for a specific amount of time. Finally, yet importantly, it does not matter if you have entered Schengen territory on a Schengen Visa, or if you are the national of a country, to which a visa waiver has been applied.

Can I use my Schengen visa for a completely different purpose and entry point?

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 does multiple-entry Schengen visa work?

A multiple-entry Schengen visa permits 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. Which means they do not remain in the Schengen zone longer than 90 days, within 180 days.

Schengen Visa MULTIPLE ENTRY vs SINGLE ENTRY

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