Amsterdam was involuntarily included in the itinerary because of what happened here.
A few months back, some of my weeks were spent by constantly fixing the itinerary. Amsterdam made it more complicated. Based on my research, it wasn’t compulsory, BUT, if you’re being asked in the first border you entry and you couldn’t prove you would travel to the visa issued country, then, you might lose bigger and more than what you can pay by playing safe.
I didn’t only read a bulk of articles. I asked around almost ten travelers on social media, about this case. I also asked travel agents who do the visas. It was 70-30. Seven said it might be fine but just be prepared, the rests said it was too risky.
Up until a week before, I hadn’t bought the ticket for the new itinerary, because of the price was too high for one way trip. I was still thinking, we could just try our luck by leaving Amsterdam behind. There were actually lots of alternatives, much cheaper ones, BUT, with another transit and less reliable airlines. A two hours flight becomes five? I didn’t think we could handle another transit. Flying with unreliable airlines after constant airport moving in 48 hours? I didn’t think that was wise. Train wasn’t doable this time. Bus was available, but 8 hours in a bus? I wasn’t available for that.
I finally clicked the payment button and forgot the rest.
It’s hard to a judge a city where you only spent 6 hours went around and few hours of sleeping.
But, from what I saw, I wasn’t impressed like the first time I set my feet in Paris.
A brief stop was fine. Maybe next time, Amsterdam
What happened in the first EU Border we landed? Safely passed without a single question. No passport checking anymore after that, not even bother to check whether we had the visa or not from the colors of our passports. In my case, no one cares whether we stop by in Amsterdam or not. Even in our main destination, no more passport control. What I understood before, it wasn’t a problem if you travel through the land, but, by plane might be different. It turned out if you travel around Schengen countries, you won’t through any immigration anymore after the first one. Only the security check.
Did I regret the decision? Not really, another review post would do.
If anyone ask me whether they should take the risk by not traveling to the visa issuing country, my answer would be :
Handle your own risk. Basically, it’s not wrong since your visa is valid to enter all those countries . But, if we truly can, let’s show some courtesy to the one who gives the entry.
A Penny for My Pensieve 
There is no border control when you travel within Schengen countries, even with planes. It’s just like domestic flights in Indonesia. That said, there’s always exception. Once I flew to Lyon from Copenhagen, and our arrival was directed to immigration booths, just because, I guess? As long as you have the necessary document (as you stated, the visa is valid for all schengen countries anyway), it wouldn’t be a problem
Yes, it turned out so. I actually googled this before, but I think I typed the wrong keywords and didn’t get the right answers. At least, now I know (with certain price). Thanks, anyway🙂
I’m sorry you didn’t enjoy Amsterdam! I had a great time there.
I think because I was there for too short of time. Would change my mind if there’s another chance to visit