Staying in the Schengen Area after the permitted days of entry but before the visa expiry [duplicate]

I was given a Schengen Visa (from Greece) valid from July 17 to August 8, but only 8 days permitted to stay.

My flight is originally July 17-24, but something came up and need to extend the stay until July 28 (additional 4 days).

What do I need to do? Help please!

Best Answer

The issuing consulate has given you permission to stay in the Schengen area for eight days. To allow some flexibility in flights they have allowed you to arrive on or after 17th July and depart on or before 8th August. So, whatever date you arrive, you must leave the area within eight days, or by 8th August, whichever comes first.

In your situation you have two choices: apply for a new visa to cover the additional period, or delay your arrival until 21st July, so that you can depart on 28th July.

Note that the day of arrival and day of departure each count as one day, even if you're only in the area for part of a day.

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Can I stay in Schengen Area after my visa expires?

If you apply after your visa expires, even just a day later, then you will be deported for overstaying your visa, despite of your reasons. Therefore, take care to apply at least a week before your current Schengen short-stay visa expires.

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.

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.

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