You can do whatever is convenient for you. As far as I know, a Schenegan tourist visa allows you to spend 90 days in the Schenegan area, no matter where you may be. It does not matter which Consulate issues you the visa. If I were you, I would apply for a visa at the Consulate of the country where ...

I know! I only realised afterwards that I had posted my question in the wrong forum. I can't work out where to delete this (wrong) post..

I am visiting Italy (6 days), France (5 days), Spain (2 days) and Portugal (3) days in one trip in May/June. According to what I have read, this means I will have to apply for my Multiple Entry Schengen visa in Italy as I will be spending most of my time there. However, I would like to visit Germany...

But will the German embassy give me a multiple entry visa so that I can use it for the trip in May/June, if I show them the hotel bookings and flights?

I am visiting Italy (6 days), France (5 days), Spain (2 days) and Portugal (3) days from May to June. According to what I have read, this means I will have to apply for my Multiple Entry Schengen visa in Italy as I will be spending most of my time there. However, I would like to visit Germany for 3 ...