How are days of stay calculated for Schengen visas issued for less than 90 days?
UPDATE. Having checked with the embassy, it appears that they have used the number I put in the form as "intended days of stay" that I have calculated to 9 + 2 = 11 days as any hotel stay or car rental would do, namely simply subtracting the numbers. Never on earth could I think they put it as the hard day limit inside the visa, leaving me with no flexibility and literally putting me at risk to become "illegal" with any small disruption.
When applying for an Italian (Schengen) visa, I have declared trips to Italy from September 2 to 11 and from September 30 to October 2, and have received the multiple type C schengen visa but only for 11 days! Which presumes they have calculated 9 + 2 for the trips I declared.
However, the site http://www.schengen-calculator.com/ calculates both entry and exit days, so for the above dates as declared I would get 10 + 3 = 13 days, which would make their calculation wrong.
But that site only refers to the 90 days visa. It does not let me enter the 11 days C visa. So their calculation is different for that visa?
Is there any reliable site giving clear information about how precisely the days are calculated, that I can use in my case?
Best Answer
No, there isn't a special date calculation method for non-90 day visas. Each time you cross an external border, you should get a stamp with a date on it. The day you got an entry stamp, the day you got an exit stamp and every day between them count as one day towards the limit of your visa.
The Schengen Handbook for processing of visa applications has a related example:
A third country national holding a single entry visa valid for 20 days (10.11.-30.11.2010) and allowing for 5 days of stay enters on 10.11 in Poland, where he stays until the 15.11.2010. Subsequently, holding a single entry visa valid for 60 days (8.3.-8.5.2011) allowing for a stay of 45 days he enters Spain on 8.3.2011 and stays until 21.4.2011.
Your options are:
- Contact the consulate and ask them to amend your visa
- Change your itinerary for a shorter stay
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How is stay in Schengen area calculated?
The 180-day period keeps rolling. Therefore, anytime you wish to enter the Schengen, you just have to count backwards the last 180 days, and see if you have been present in the Schengen for more than 90 days throughout that period.What does duration of stay mean on Schengen visa?
Simply put, the duration of stay indicates the maximum amount of days you're allowed to visit the Schengen Area. "Day 1" is counted when you first enter the Schengen Area, and your final day is counted as the day you leave the Schengen Area. For example: On your visa, the duration of your stay is 20 days.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.Can I apply for Schengen visa before 90 days?
Your visa will be valid for a specific period. This period may be shorter than 90 days. You can travel freely between the 26 Schengen countries while your visa is valid. If you want to leave and re-enter the Schengen area within the 180-day period, choose the multiple-entry option when making your application.How to use the Ninety 180 - the 90 / 180 days Schengen stay calculator.
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