The Schengen zone and how to count the 90 days as a tourist after a long term visa [duplicate]

I was in France on a student visa which expired July 2017. I exited France and entered the UK. From the UK, I entered the Schengen in Norway, July 10th, 2017.

Since then, I went back to the UK for a month, and then back to Norway, which is where I am now.

Since July, I have been in the Schengen for roughly 40 days.

In October, I need to enter France again for 90 days.

My question is, has the clock started ticking the second I entered the Schengen in Norway in July??

If I enter France from a non-Schengen country like the UK, does my clock start again for 90 days?

Am I screwed?

Best Answer

The Schengen clock starts ticking on the day (not the second) you enter the Schengen area, other than a country you have a valid long-stay visa for.

It does not get reset by reentering the Schengen area.

If you have been in the Schengen area for 40 days since July 10, you now only have 50 days left to be in the Schengen area until and including January 5 2018 (which is when the 180 day period that started July 10 will end).

There is no way to change that, short of somehow getting a long-stay visa or residence permit from the Schengen country you want to spend additional days in. Which way you travel doesn't matter.

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How do I count my 90 days Schengen visa?

You may only visit the Schengen Area for a total of 90 days within 180 days. The 180 days are counted backwards from your latest entry or exit date. This means it's counted from the first day you entered (if you have not left yet) or the final day you visited the Schengen Area (the date of exit).

When can I return to Schengen after 90 days?

Furthermore, once you've used up your quota of 90 days, you cannot return to Schengen until 90 more days have passed. For example, if you enter Spain on January 1st and spend 90 days in the country until June 30th, you cannot return to Spain until at least the end of September.

How can I stay more than 90 days in Europe?

Ways To Stay In Europe For More Than 90 Days

Split Up Schengen and Non-Schengen Countries.

Working Holiday Visa.

Become a Student at a European University.

Long Term Tourist Visa.

Language Assistant Program.

Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Jobs.

Self Employment or Freelance Visa.

European Passport.

How are Schengen dates calculated?

The 180-day period keeps rolling. Therefore, anytime you wish to enter the Schengen, you just have to count backwards the last 180 days, and see if you have been present in the Schengen for more than 90 days throughout that period.

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