Question regarding the 90/180 days Schengen rule and national (type D) visas [duplicate]

I am a citizen of the Republic of Macedonia. This summer, I spent 7 days in Croatia and a little bit over 3 months in Switzerland. I had a Swiss national visa (type D) valid for 3 months, as I performed an internship during that period. The "little bit over" (just a few days) period I stayed there as a tourist.

In other words, I spent around 10 days as a tourist in the Schengen area, and 3 months on a type D visa. My question now is: do the days spent on a type D visa count towards the 90/180 days rule?

I would like to travel to the Schengen area soon (as a tourist), but I'm afraid that wouldn't be possible if those 3 months counted toward the 90/180 days rule.

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What happens if you exceed 90 days in Schengen?

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. How that rule is enforced, though, varies greatly from one country to another.

Can I travel to other Schengen countries with D visa?

Could I use this visa to make a trip to other Schengen States? Yes. According to the Schengen rules, the Schengen visa is generally valid for all the countries in the Schengen area. Please note, however, that you always have to apply at the consulate of the country which is your primary destination (see FAQ no 5).

Does the Schengen visa reset after 180 days?

What is the Schengen 90/180 rule? Under the terms of Schengen, non-EEA nationals cannot spend more than a total of 90 days within a total period of 180 days without a visa. Furthermore, once you've used up your quota of 90 days, you cannot return to Schengen until 90 more days have passed.

What does Type D Schengen visa mean?

The national visa is the type D long-stay Schengen visa. It is mandatory for any foreigner wishing to study, work or live in a Schengen country for longer than 90 days (up to 1 year).

What is the 90 180 Day Rule? What does it mean to visitors to Spain?

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