Returning to Italy as a tourist after a 90 day stay

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My wife entered Aug.18, 2018 Europe (Italy) and left Nov.16, 2018 as a tourist from Venezuela. Now she wants to return as a tourist on Jan. 3, 2019. Will she be allowed to enter as a tourist again?



Best Answer

If she's not an EU/Schengen citizen or Schengen resident, then no, she won't be let back in until 15 February, because from the first entry, the total stay during the next 180 days cannot exceed 90 days.




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Can I visit Italy for more than 90 days?

With an Italian long-stay visa, you can enter Italy. After that, you have to get your Italian residence permit, which is what authorizes you to stay in Italy for longer than 90 days. You cannot apply for an Italian residence permit if you are in Italy with a short-stay visa (Schengen).

When can I return to Europe after 90 days?

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.

How can I stay in Italy longer than 3 months?

Any US citizen interested in living in Italy longer than 3 months will need a long-term visa. The different types of long-term visas (Visa D) travelers most commonly use include: Student visas, Work visas, Self-employed work visas, or Elective Resident visas.

What is the 90 day rule for Italy?

They must travel to Italy and then apply as your family member within 90 days of arriving. Nationals of certain non- EU countries may need a visa before travel. The Italian authorities should issue family reunion visas free of charge.



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