Australian travelling to EU before the date of my visa

I can't find the answer to wether as an Australian passport holder I can enter the EU before the date of my long stay visa. my visa is dates 19 of december I want to enter a week before due to my fight is already booked.

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As a citizen of a country that does not need a short term visa (up to 90 days), the extra week before the start of the long term visa will be covered by the 90/180 days rule.

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Can I enter a country before visa date?

You could arrive earlier and enter with a tourist visa, assuming that your nationality would let you enter as a tourist without needing a visa. If that's not the case, and your visa is in fact a tourist visa, you can always wait in the airport before "entering" the territory.

How many days before Schengen visa expires can I travel?

For double or multiple entry (circulation visa) Schengen visas, the validity of the visa ranges from 6 months to 5 years. The holder may travel one or several times for up to 90 days over a 180-day period. The validity of the Schengen visa is indicated on the visa attached to the traveller's passport.

How long can an Australian travel in Europe without a visa?

Australians don't need a visa to travel to countries in the Schengen area for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. If you leave the Schengen area and return within the same 180-day period, the previous stay will count towards the 90 day maximum.

Can Australians travel to EU without visa?

Will Australian citizens need a visa for Europe? No, Australians do not and will not need a visa to enter Europe. Their visa-free status will remain unchanged. However, by the end of 2022, Australians must get an ETIAS, a new entry requirement for Europe.

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