Originally Posted by trode

Entering the Schengen area, I've always just handed immigration my passport and at most been asked very basic questions such as the purpose of my visit and where I am staying. But sometimes it takes a little conversation. Last month when my family arrived at FRA to start the European part of our vacation, the immigration officer did not seem to understand that there was a community in Germany called "Berkatal", but he was satisfied when we supplied the municipality name.