How is an Schengen main destination duration of stay exactly calculated?
I'm going to Europe and spending 3 hours in Copenhagen (two separate flights: would have to recheck my luggage), 3.5 days in Amsterdam and 3.5 days in Paris.
My original plan was 3 nights in Amsterdam and then taking the train in the evening and then spending 4 nights in Paris. However, the Schengen visa requirements for France are infeasible for me while those for Netherlands are perfect. Accordingly, I am curious if:
- I need to switch my train booking in order to ensure 4 nights in Amsterdam and 3 in Paris? [So that Amsterdam is definitely the main destination]
- a) Alternatively, would the original plan be considered as equal lengths in Paris and Amsterdam at which point Amsterdam is the first destination? Or b) is it Copenhagen in that case? [is it first destination among equal duration ones or in general?]
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How is Schengen time calculated?
You now know the total days you have left to spend in the Schengen Area. The next time you want to calculate the 90 days, do the exact same thing as before. Count 180 days backwards from your last exit date to determine how many days you've spent within the Schengen Area.How long do you have to stay out of the Schengen area?
For example, France has a bilateral agreement that allows U.S. citizens to stay an additional 90 days beyond the Schengen limit. You can enter from any Schengen country, stay 90 days in France, and then fly home. But the catch is you have to go home \u2014 you can't go elsewhere.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.How does the Schengen 90 days in 180 work?
You can stay 90 days in any 180-day period within the Schengen area. calculated individually for each of these states. For instance, after a 90-day stay in the Schengen area, the person can immediately travel to Croatia and stay for another 90 days there. The 180-day reference period is not fixed.THE SCHENGEN ZONE TRAVEL EXPLAINED - DIGITAL NOMAD TV
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