Applied for Schengen visa via France but main stay is Italy will it be rejected

Schengen Visas
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Hi everyone, I am currently in a panic regarding my upcoming photo trip to Europe and need some urgent advice.

I have booked my flights to Paris because I want to capture the street vibes there for 3 days before taking a train to Italy. The plan is to spend 10 days in Italy (Milan and Florence) to focus on some architectural shots. Naturally, I applied for my Schengen visa through the French Embassy since that is my port of entry.

However, I just read online that the “main destination” rule might actually make my application invalid because I am spending more days in Italy. Has anyone else faced this specific issue? Will the French consulate reject me, or do they usually let it slide since I am entering through France first? I really want to avoid a rejection stamp on my passport.

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Realizing this is not about which airport you land in, but rather where you spend your time, is the first step.

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I was subjected to a similar administrative outcome last year.

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Has anyone from outside the EU actually tried to game this successfully recently?

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Further to Fernando’s point, the logic is undeniable.