Originally Posted by
jscore
Yep, that's correct. I received the permit as part of a job offer, but unfortunately my job has ended prematurely but the permit is still valid for a while.
Somehow I was under the impression they don't really scan them and just glance over them. Furthermore since it was issued by a specific EU country, I should be ok entering Schengen not via that country, but I guess every EU/Schengen has the ability to see whether the permit is valid?
Another question: if the rez permit is revoked, can't I always enter on my tourist visa? (I have a US passport) since that should come into effect (I've been in the country for 6 months purely on the work permit).
Yep you should be able to enter on a tourist visa regardless. Depending on country they may or may not scan it. You could always try your luck, but it depends whether you need to come in on the residence permit or not. Easiest is to just show up and get the normal tourist visa like you never had a residence permit at all.
Italy and points east of Germany probably easier than Germany/UK/France/NL/SE. I've anecdotally found the countries with the best economies have the hardest/toughest guards at immigration. Portugal/Greece/Spain/Italy among the worst.