Do we need multiple-entry Schengen visas?

We, a US citizen and a Mexican citizen, will be traveling through the EU: Spain and Italy, and from there getting a 12-day tour through Croatia, Slovenia and Montenegro, for a total of 22 days.

We do not need a visa to any of these countries, but I am confused since Croatia is not part of the Schengen Zone.

Do I need a multiple-entry Schengen visa?

Best Answer

If you do not need a visa for the Schengen zone, you do not need a visa for the Schengen zone, not even for multiple entries.

You will have to hold to the 90 out of 180 days rule but until you have been in the Schengen zone for 90 days in the last 180, you can come back in.

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What is multiple entry Schengen Visa?

A multiple-entry Schengen visa permits its holder to go in and out of the Schengen Area as many times as he or she wants, as soon as they do not violate the 90/180 rule. Which means they do not remain in the Schengen zone longer than 90 days, within 180 days.

Can I have 2 Schengen visas at the same time?

In theory, it is not possible for a person to hold two valid short stay visas covering the same period. I have a valid Schengen visa but it does not cover my next intended stay, what can I do? In this case, it is possible to file a visa application for another Schengen visa to cover the next intended stay entirely.

How long is a single entry Schengen Visa valid for?

- The single entry Schengen visa authorises a single trip to the Schengen Area with a limit of 90 days on site. The validity of the Schengen visa corresponds to the dates indicated in the application.

Do I need a multiple entry visa?

A multiple-entry visa is a common category of travel permit. It enables the bearer to make more than one trip to the issuing country. This is in contrast to a single-entry visa, which only allows a single visit to the destination country and then becomes invalid.

Schengen Visa MULTIPLE ENTRY vs SINGLE ENTRY

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