[Raria]

Hi,

In two weeks time I'll be in France! I have a long term visa that is valid only for France and its territories.

My plan was to fly into a Schengen country (entering on a tourist visa) and then entering France immediately via a short train ride on my long term visa.

Will that cause a problem? I'm doing this because flying directly to France is 50% more expensive than flying into this other Schengen country and then taking the train over.


Thanks!

 

[Raria]

Visa is stamped FRANCE + DCOM

Just be aware that, because France is also a Schengen country, the term of your visa will be considered to commence on the date you enter the other Schengen country.

Hi

My visa is not stamped SCHENGEN but FRANCE + DCOM so I CANNOT enter the other Schengen country on my french visa. I will need to enter it on a toursist visa.

That's the heart of my question:

1) Can I enter Schengen country A on a toursist visa
2) Can I leave Schengen country A the same day and enter France on my long term visa.