Does re-entering Italy restart the 3 month visitation limit?
I am going to visit Italy for several months. Italy allows visitors to vacation for 3 months. However, I plan to visit Italy a month and a half then visit another country for several weeks. When I re-enter Italy, does my 3 month visitation limit re-start? I heard that if I re-enter it, my 3 months re-starts. Is this correct?
Best Answer
No, it's not correct. You cannot in any case stay longer than 90 days in any 180-day period and you need to leave the entire Schengen area, otherwise the clock is still running. Even then, you need to spend 90 days outside of the Schengen area (e.g. UK, Croatia, etc.) to get another 90 days in Italy. You can use this calculator to check exactly how long you can stay.
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Can I visit Italy for more than 90 days?
With an Italian long-stay visa, you can enter Italy. After that, you have to get your Italian residence permit, which is what authorizes you to stay in Italy for longer than 90 days. You cannot apply for an Italian residence permit if you are in Italy with a short-stay visa (Schengen).How strict is the 90 day rule in Italy?
First, let's understand the rule: 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.Can you spend more than 90 days in Europe?
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.How long can a US citizen visit Italy?
U.S. citizens may enter Italy for up to 90 days for tourist or business purposes without a visa. All non-residents are required to complete a declaration of presence (dichiarazione di presenza).HOW TO TRAVEL TO ITALY FROM APRIL 2022 // Updated Travel Rules
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Answer 2
Your entry visit will likely be valid for the entire Schengen area, and to "leave" and come back, you'll have to leave the Schengen area.
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