Can I exit from another Schengen country?


Can I exit from another Schengen country? Yes, you can enter or exit from the Schengen area via a country other than the one you have a visa for, your port of entry or exit doesn't depend on the issuing country of your visa. Application of Schengen visa depends on following conditions: Your port of entry. Number of nights you plan to stay in a country.


What are the exit rules for Schengen visa?

Schengen Visa Exit Rules
  • Your exit from the Schengen area must be on or before the validity date or on completion of your permitted stay duration.
  • If you are exiting the zone with a multiple entry visa, you will be able to re-enter as long as your visa is still valid and that you do not break the 90/180 rule.


Do I have to enter the country that issued my Schengen visa first?

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.


Can I transit a Schengen country without visa?

A Schengen Airport Transit visa allows you to stay within the international transit area of a Schengen airport for a maximum of 24 hours. If you plan to leave this area or stay longer than one day, you will be required to apply for a regular Schengen visa instead.


Do they check passports on trains in Europe?

Passport checks used to be carried on the international Eurostar train, but all formalities are now carried out before boarding. At some border crossings, the train stops twice. First on one side of the border for checks and then on the other side for a second set of checks.


Can I enter Switzerland with France Schengen visa?

Switzerland belongs to the Schengen Area*. If you have a visa issued by a Schengen member state, you generally do not require an additional tourist visa to enter Switzerland or any other Schengen country. Your stay must not exceed 90 days in any 180-day period.