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amitagg Apr 24th, 2012 10:55 PM

Schengen Visa Question
 
I have a multiple-entry Schengen visa issued by the German consulate (valid till June 5th). I have already used the visa to visit Germany once but the visa is still valid since it is multiple entry.

I am traveling to Spain (via Paris) on May 25th before my visa expires.

Can I use my Schengen visa even though it is issued by Germany (and not Spain).

Michael Apr 24th, 2012 11:06 PM

I think you should ask the French and Spanish consulates.

Alec Apr 24th, 2012 11:09 PM

Unless your visa carries limited validity (rarely, but can happen), it's valid for the whole of Schengen area, so yes, you can use it to travel to France and Spain.

geetika Apr 25th, 2012 03:05 AM

The Schengen visa is valid in the 25 member countries, irrespective of where it was issued.

Alec Apr 25th, 2012 06:19 AM

geetika

Yes, with most Schengen visas, but there is a mechanism to limit the countries your visa is valid in under Schengen rules. This rarely happens with most bona-fide travellers, but if you are from Afghanistan or Iran, you may be issued with limited-validity visas.


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