Mas o meno but will answer this question once I meet the the travel agent that has promised to resolve a major "problem" I meet her tues and go from there.Back to post #1, satisfied with the answers?
Mas o meno but will answer this question once I meet the the travel agent that has promised to resolve a major "problem" I meet her tues and go from there.Back to post #1, satisfied with the answers?
The rules state that the country where´re apply should be either your point of entry or where you´re spending the most time on your trip. So, technically, that leaves a gap for having a different entry point. Having said that, I´ve heard of people being returned for similar reasons. Keep in mind that often people don´t tell you the whole story of what happened to them, so sometimes it´s hard to really know accurately why someone was returned, so, I Just tell people not to risk it. just enter through whichever country you applied for. Problem solved!I'm wondering here (could not find an exact answer), if your entry point into the Schengen area can be other country than who issued your visa? You can indeed freely travel once in the area, but can your entry point differ from the visa issuer land?
For US/ESTA, this is clear as this was the reason my wife's first ever Schengen visa in 2010 was not approved. I made the mistake (I was young and naive back then) of purchasing the cheapest flights that took the routing via MIA... Obviously without US visa that was not going to work and as she showed up with the itinerary I had provided to the embassy, she was sent straight back out... I was so embarrassed and angry at myself then...
What if there is no flight from the DR to the country where you applied?The rules state that the country where´re apply should be either your point of entry or where you´re spending the most time on your trip. So, technically, that leaves a gap for having a different entry point. Having said that, I´ve heard of people being returned for similar reasons. Keep in mind that often people don´t tell you the whole story of what happened to them, so sometimes it´s hard to really know accurately why someone was returned, so, I Just tell people not to risk it. just enter through whichever country you applied for. Problem solved!
Nooo. You won't get a visa until you show the flight tixs and hotel reservation.What if there is no flight from the DR to the country where you applied?
I suppose then it would be better to apply for a country that you are not spending the most time in, but where you arrive instead.
Of course if you need a sponsor in that country, then it could be a problem. And so it goes.
Thanks, I know that rule, and the reason for my question was exactly that mentioned gap or gray area. Yes, my advise would be to simply enter via the country who issued the visa as well.The rules state that the country where´re apply should be either your point of entry or where you´re spending the most time on your trip. So, technically, that leaves a gap for having a different entry point. Having said that, I´ve heard of people being returned for similar reasons. Keep in mind that often people don´t tell you the whole story of what happened to them, so sometimes it´s hard to really know accurately why someone was returned, so, I Just tell people not to risk it. just enter through whichever country you applied for. Problem solved!
I did not know this either, but here's the answer:What if there is no flight from the DR to the country where you applied?
I suppose then it would be better to apply for a country that you are not spending the most time in, but where you arrive instead.
Of course if you need a sponsor in that country, then it could be a problem. And so it goes.
As a fact, this is not entirely correct, at least for German embassy. We've never purchased anything before applying for visas and have been always approved. You have to indicate your detailed plan and economic solvency, but purchased tickets.Nooo. You won't get a visa until you show the flight tixs and hotel reservation.
Wish that was true for Dominican applying for visa to Spain. However, that is what is necessary.As a fact, this is not entirely correct, at least for German embassy. We've never purchased anything before applying for visas and have been always approved. You have to indicate your detailed plan and economic solvency, but purchased tickets.
Did you make your application to SPAIN for a Dominican citizen?As a fact, this is not entirely correct, at least for German embassy. We've never purchased anything before applying for visas and have been always approved. You have to indicate your detailed plan and economic solvency, but purchased tickets.
I am talking about staying with relatives in the EU, no hotels.Nooo. You won't get a visa until you show the flight tixs and hotel reservation.
Sponsor?? not sure what you mean. OP is "DR citizen to Spain". BUT no need to explain as that will lead to god knows what and another closure
Oh, that was another tread years back. You must have missed it.I am talking about staying with relatives in the EU, no hotels.
No, nor did I state anywhere that this would be the case. In fact, the embassy I referred to was mentioned in my post. I replied to the post of windeguy regarding Schengen visa (not in particular for Spain) for the case when there are no flights to the destination country.Did you make your application to SPAIN for a Dominican citizen?
Understood, I was only referring to the particular embassy we've only ever dealt with, which was clearly mentioned in my post.Wish that was true for Dominican applying for visa to Spain. However, that is what is necessary.
Thanks Josh. Understood. I responded quickly after windy post as I didn't want my OP re: Spain to go off topic.No, nor did I state anywhere that this would be the case. In fact, the embassy I referred to was mentioned in my post. I replied to the post of windeguy regarding Schengen visa (not in particular for Spain) for the case when there are no flights to the destination country.
well crazy as it sounds if the flight lands in spain you need a seperate one for there too.Well then that doesn't make any sense, because if you already have a VALID Schengen visa, no matter which country approved it, you don't need a "special" visa to enter just into Spain, that's just NOT how it works. If you have a VALID Schengen visa you are eligible to enter any of the member countries, which Spain is a part of.
Please refer to post #67, that should answer the question. What matters is what is your principal destination in terms of time spent there.well crazy as it sounds if the flight lands in spain you need a seperate one for there too.
Which is in contradiction to the post by Drperson.Please refer to post #67, that should answer the question. What matters is what is your principal destination in terms of time spent there.