Overstaying In Europe for about 2 years without knowing [closed]

I went to Europe in early 2014 to visit a friend, I was 18 y/o and due to problems back home I ended up staying there for a year and then I left in late 2015 without any problems.

Then I went back to visit again in 2015 again got in without any problems and stayed another year and left in 2016, came back home without any problems.

But what I didn't know was that I could only stay there for 3 months on my passport because I never got in trouble or anything so I didn't think it was an issue. It's only now when I'm thinking about getting a work permit over there that I came to realize I need a resident permit, so I'm wondering.

What might happen if I apply for the work permit and resident permit since they need to see the stamps on my passport, what could possibly happen?

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What happens if I over stay in Europe?

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.

What happens if you overstay your tourist visa in Europe?

You could receive a fine, immediate deportation or even get banned from entering the Schengen Area for a period. It is also important to remember that the 90/180 day rule also applies to countries with a visa waiver agreement with the Schengen Area.

Can I leave the country if I overstayed?

Visas allow travelers to stay in another country for a certain period of time before they must leave. Those who overstay their visa and remain in the country will usually face consequences and possibly prosecution by local immigration authorities.

What are the consequences of overstaying?

If you accrue unlawful presence of more than 180 continuous days but less than one year, but you leave the U.S. before any official, formal removal procedures (deportation) are instituted against you, you will be barred from reentering the United States for a period of three years.

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