Can I stay longer than what my Schengen visa states?
I was granted a Schengen visa type C with 6 days duration of stay, can I stay longer than that? And if I can what should I do?
Best Answer
No you are not allowed to do this unless you secure, either:
- An extension of your current visa
- Another Schengen visa
- A long-stay visa
- A residence card or permit from a Schengen country (or at least apply or, in some cases, qualify for one)
- Another citizenship
None of this can be done quickly and easily from within the Schengen area, the most likely option being the extension but even those are only supposed to be granted in exceptional cases, see e.g. Is it possible to extend a tourist Schengen visa (12 more days)?
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What happens if you stay longer than your Schengen visa?
Overstaying the Schengen Visa allowance of 90 days within 180 days is not without consequences. Remaining after the expiry period may constitute a stay without a corresponding residence permit and will be prosecuted in Germany as a criminal or administrative offence.Can I stay in the Schengen Area more than 90 days?
The Schengen law states that you can't stay in the Area for more than 90 days. If you do, you're subject to a fine and possibly deportation and being banned from re-entering the Schengen Area.Where in Europe can I stay longer than 90 days?
If you're a tourist, you do not need a visa for short trips to EU countries, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein. You can stay for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.What is the maximum duration of stay under Schengen tourist visa?
The Schengen visa is a short stay visa and takes the form of a sticker affixed to the travel document. The definition of \u201cshort stay\u201d is a stay of "90 days in any 180 days period". This means that the total duration of stay is of maximum 90 days, in any period of 180 days.Overstaying in the Schengen Zone - How to Extend Your Stay in Europe UPDATED
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