Do I need a new visa to return to France after having spent over 90 days in the past year there?
I'm a US citizen. I was in France for 9 months with a student visa that expired this past July. I also had a "titre de séjour" (residency permit) that has expired. In March, I might return to France for around 10 days for work (and possibly a couple days for vacation to Switzerland). Would I need a visa since I will have spent over 90 days in France in the past 12 months?
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Can I return to France after 90 days?
If, as our reader asked, you spend a full block of 90 days in France, then you will not be able to return until 180 days after the first day of your last trip to France. This is the equivalent to 90 days after the last day of your trip.How can I stay in France longer than 90 days?
For any stay in France exceeding 90 days, you are required to apply in advance for a long-stay vis. In this instance your nationality does not exempt you from requirements. Whatever the duration of your planned stay, the duration of your long-stay visa must be between three months and one year.When can I return to Europe after 90 days?
Under the terms of Schengen, non-EEA nationals cannot spend more than a total of 90 days within a total period of 180 days without a visa. Furthermore, once you've used up your quota of 90 days, you cannot return to Schengen until 90 more days have passed.What happens if you exceed 90 days in Europe?
A non-EU national who stays in the Schengen area beyond 90 days (without a residence permit or long-stay visa) is illegally present, which can result in a re-entry ban to the Schengen area.STAY IN EUROPE FOR MORE THAN 90 DAYS… JUST DO THIS! Schengen area and the 90 day rule for Van Life.
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