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I have six-month multiple-entry business Schengen visa, issued by the French Embassy.

I am planing to go to France for business (or work) in June and then come back home, a non-European country.

In July, I want to go to Spain and Italy for holidays.

  • Can I use this visa for a holiday only (no business during the trip)?
  • Do I need to enter Europe first through France?
Giorgio
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Unlike the United States, there's no split between "business" and "holiday" visas. For example, check this document listing -- among many other things -- the categories of visas:

  • Short stay visa: a “Schengen” visa one or multiple entries, allowing the holder to stay in the Schengen Territory up to 90 days per 6 months
  • Long stay visa: Visas for stays exceeding 90 days are national visas, and are issued by member states in accordance with national legislation.
  • Airport transit visas: required by the nationals of certain countries. (Not for R.S.A. citizens).

As for going to Spain on a visa issued by France, there won't be any problems especially if you visited France already. I will try to find an official source for this, until then check this answer.