Originally Posted by
KLouis
but a "border police guy" at MUC calling the hotel, etc., well, the chances for that happening are clearly lower that winning the first prize at any lottery. Such a scenario certainly should not be OP's worry.
never won in a lottery?

you are right, but currently security is on high alert and they might randomly pick people and interrogate them..
the question is also, if the visa will continue to be valid, if the circumstances/preconditions are "manipulated"..
Thats the reason why I suggested to ask if the German consulate can be the issuer for the Austrian visa, as this is stated on the website of the Austrian Foreign affairs office for some cases
Originally Posted by
ElleBeeTee
You have worked out a workaround which should likely work, it seems low risk to me.
really? trying to get a visa deliberately under false claims ?
Would you also suggest that for someone flying to the US?