Reentering the Schengen area when visiting without visa [duplicate]

I'm travelling to Spain with my US passport. After five days in Spain, I'm travelling to Morocco for four days.

After Morocco, can I reenter Spain for one more week?

I've read we have up to 90 days, but they don't say what happens if you leave the Schengen zone to visit Morocco.

Best Answer

The duration of stay is tallied day-by-day according to the rules detailed in How does the Schengen 90/180 rule work? If you don't need a visa, there is no restriction on the number of entries and no “admitted until date” granted upon entry like in the US (i.e. you don't reset the clock by going elsewhere). So if you stay one week, leave and return, you still have 83 days.

If you were not a US citizen and did need a visa, the visa would specify the number of entries (1, 2 or multiple entries).

If you intend to use up the 90 days or have a complex itinerary, make extra sure you get entry and exit stamps every time to be able to prove you did not overstay. For a couple of weeks, it's less relevant of course.

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How long can you stay in the Schengen area without a visa?

2. How long can I stay without a visa in the Schengen area? You can stay 90 days in any 180-day period within the Schengen area.

Can I stay in the Schengen area more than 90 days?

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 in the Schengen Zone?

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 leaving Schengen area and returning?

Once you leave, you cannot return to Spain (or Schengen) without a visa until a further 90 days have gone by. For example, if you have spent 90 days in total in Spain and leave on June 29th, you cannot go back without a visa until at least September 28th.

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