Schengen Visa Expiry Date and Date of Return Journey
My Schengen Visa expires on 10th January 2017. It is an 80 days visa for family visit purpose. Now my return journey from Dusseldorf to Mumbai is via Zurich. I am departing Dusseldorf on 10th January 2017 at 20:30 Hrs (CET). Reaching Zurich on 21:30 Hrs (CET). My flight for Mumbai from Zurich is the next day (11th January 2017) morning 9:45 Hrs (CET).
My question is: Doesn't it look like I am overstaying my visa period? But is it really a problem as I am returning back to the country I am a passport holder of (India)?
Best Answer
Yes, you are overstaying your Schengen visa for 1 day.
Although you are finishing your Schengen stay in Dusseldorf , but you exit from Zurich next day (11 January 2017) which is actually your last stop in Schengen Zone.
There could be serious consequences for your next Schengen visa , also you are staying 80 days there and traveling back on 11 January 2017 . There is plenty of time now to change your flight date before the visa expiration date.
Because you must have mentioned in your itinerary to Schengen consulate/embassy that you last date of departure is 10 January 2017, it is always feasible to exit before expiration date.
Options :
1 Either change your travel date before 10 January 2017
2 Or contact embassy/consulate to extend visa for another day.
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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.What is the validity period of 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.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).Can I come back to Europe after 90 days?
Most visitors (including Americans) are allowed to spend 90 days in the Schengen Area in every 180-day period. The easiest way to think of it is that you can visit for 3 months and then you have to leave for 3 months before you can return.Difference between Schengen Visa Validity and Duration of Stay
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Answer 2
Doesn't it look like I am overstaying my visa period?
Yes.
But is it really a problem as I am returning back to the country I am a passport holder of (India)?
Yes.
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