Isn't it more efficient to go to countries with lighter visa restrictions though? Japan and south east asia is right there. And a Schengen visa + a flight to Europe ain't exactly cheap. Or they planned to overstay the visa in Germany since the Icelandic visa does usually allow access in the entire EU(minus Ireland)

Isn't it more efficient to go to countries with lighter visa restrictions though? Japan and south east asia is right there. And a Schengen visa + a flight to Europe ain't exactly cheap. Or they planned to overstay the visa in Germany since the Icelandinc visa does usually allow access in the entire EU(minus Ireland)