Extension of "Duration of Stay" in a single country within a valid period of a Schengen Visa
I have a Schengen visa which is valid between October and November 2017, with "allowed duration of stay in Czech Republic up to 16 days."
I wish to stay longer in Czech Republic for another week. There is a big design festival organised and I want to check it out.
Would it be possible to fly out of the Czech Republic for a day or two and then back to Czech Republic to stay longer than 16 days stated in the visa?
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My question is: would it be possible to fly out off Czech Repubic for a day or two and then back to Czech Republic to stay longer than 16 days stated in the visa?
No.
The "Duration of Stay" dictates how long you can stay in the Schengen Area between the "From" and "Until" validity dates on the visa or in compliance the 90/180 day rule (depending on which applies in individual cases) - it does not reset on a border hop, it is not per trip, it is total.
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How can I extend my Schengen Visa duration?
Generally speaking, you cannot extend a Schengen Visa during your trip, apart from in exceptional circumstances. If you want to extend your trip you will have to exit the Schengen Area and apply for a new visa to return and continue your visit.What happens if you stay in the Schengen Area longer than 90 days?
Under the Schengen Area rules of stay for third-country citizens, non-EU citizens entering the territory under the visa-free regime can stay for a maximum of 90 days, for every 180 days. Those who overstay this period \u2013 intentionally or unintentionally \u2013 may face penalties, including deportation and entry bans.How long can I stay in Schengen Area after visa expires?
However the rule remains the same: no stay exceeding 90 days in the Schengen area over a 180 day period.How long can I stay in Europe with a Schengen Visa?
Most visitors (including Americans) are allowed to spend 90 days in the Schengen Area in every 180-day period.Difference between Schengen Visa Validity and Duration of Stay
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If it is a multiple entry visa, you can stay for a total of 16 days (the first and the last count as full days) during the period of validity, with a gap in between. So you can adjust the dates of your travel as long as you have days left.
- You can postpone your entire trip, arriving later and leaving later, as long as it is within the period of validity.
- If you arrive in the Schengen area later than planned or leave earlier, you might save up a few days for a second visit later on.
This does not apply for a single-entry visa.
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