Re-entering Schengen
I am currently working as a teacher in Spain and have a 1 year residency permit that expires June 30th. I was planning a trip to Croatia, which is not in Schengen, and flying back into Madrid on June 30th and flying back to the US on July 2nd.
Will I have problems entering Spain on the day my visa expires, or will I be able to re-enter on a tourist visa (as in the 90 days you're allowed to be in Schengen without a long-stay visa)?
In addition, I will be flying to Greece in July - does anyone know if I will have problems entering Greece since I have technically been in Schengen for around a year without having left for 3 months?
Anyone have any experience with this? All the rules seem very confusing!
Best Answer
I assume you are a US citizen, based on your statement that you will fly "back to the US."
Because you are a citizen of a visa-exempt country, you should be able to enter on the date of your visa's expiration. Time spent in Spain on a Spanish long-term visa or residence permit does not count toward the 90-day total. Therefore, you should also not be refused entry to Greece for overstaying.
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Schengen visas may allow for a single-entry or multiple entries. With a single-entry visa you can enter the Schengen area only once. This is indicated on the visa sticker by "01". With a visa allowing for two or multiple entries you may enter twice or several times during the validity of the visa.Can you stay in Europe for more than 3 months after Brexit?
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