Schengen visa confusion [duplicate]

I received my Schengen visa today from the French Embassy. I wrote in my application that I will stay for 14 days. They gave me 1 month (valid from 23-10-18 until 21-11-18) but on the side it says duration of stay 14 days. Can I stay for only 14 days?

Now I regret that I did not make it for 20 days. I had no idea that they would just allow me 14 days. I thought that if it's valid for one month I could stay for one month. Also, is it okay if I change my mind and stay only 3 days in Paris and go to Rome for 5 days?

Best Answer

You asked for fourteen days and they have given you fourteen days. That seems reasonable to me. They've also given you a little flexibility in your travel dates.

Whilst some changes to your itinerary are acceptable, changing your itinerary such that you should really have applied through the Italian authorities will look like visa shopping, and the immigration authorities can take a dim view of it.

If you want to go to Rome keep it to just a couple of days this time. I suspect that Paris will keep you busy enough for two weeks that a side trip to Rome will become a distraction.

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What if I made a mistake on my Schengen Visa application?

What if I make a mistake on my Schengen Visa form - can I correct it? If you made a mistake on your visa application form - you will need to fill out a new one before your appointment at the consulate or visa application center.

Can I have 2 Schengen visas at the same time?

In theory, it is not possible for a person to hold two valid short stay visas covering the same period. I have a valid Schengen visa but it does not cover my next intended stay, what can I do? In this case, it is possible to file a visa application for another Schengen visa to cover the next intended stay entirely.

Does the Schengen Visa reset?

These days don't need to be consecutive \u2014 the total is cumulative. Once day 181 hits, the count resets itself. For example, if I come to the Schengen Area in January and stay for 60 days and then come back in June for 10 days, that counts as 70 days in 180 days.

What is a double Schengen?

A double-entry visa (\u201c2\u201d on the visa sticker): allows its holder to enter the Schengen area twice during the validity period of the visa. You can thus leave the Schengen area and re-enter it during that period of time. The second time you leave the area, your visa expires.

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