Schengen Visa - Date of Departure after first intended stay

I am apply for a Schengen Visa for Italy. I know I will be there for one year for business. During that time period I will be required to travel periodically for work or fly back to the US for a holiday. How do I answer the question, "Intended date of departure from the Schengen area after the first intended stay." I don't know what dates I may be required to travel.

Best Answer

You must apply for an Italian D-Visa (Long term/Residence permit) that allows you to work.

A Schengen C-Visa (Short term) only allows 90 days in a 180 period.

As part of your Business, state you you must travel periodically back to the US. That should be no problem.

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How long do you have to leave the Schengen zone before returning?

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.

Can I change my travel date after getting Schengen Visa?

You cannot change your itinerary so completely that the information you gave in the visa application is no longer true. If you planned a trip lasting 10 days, and you now have 15 days "duration of stay", you can extend your trip by up to 5 days (including a visit to another country if you want).

Should my first trip be to the country issued by Schengen Visa?

There is no general requirement that you must enter the Schengen Area through the country that issued your visa. Your main destination may be different than your first destination. To prevent complications, stick to your itinerary as best you can.

What does duration of stay mean on Schengen Visa?

The duration of stay within the Schengen Area is always 90 days for the type C Schengen visa, but the validity of the Schengen visa itself may change. For double or multiple entry (circulation visa) Schengen visas, the validity of the visa ranges from 6 months to 5 years.

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