Validity of Schengen Visa after first visit [duplicate]

I have a valid Schengen visa which was used for a business trip to Sweden in Oct 2019. It's valid upto 1 year and is a type 'C' visa with multiple entries allowed.

Now, I want to visit Italy(maximum stay) and Switzerland in February 2020 for tourism purpose. Do I need to get fresh visa for this visit or will the old visa suffice.

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How long does a multiple entry Schengen Visa last?

For double or multiple entry (circulation visa) Schengen visas, the validity of the visa ranges from 6 months to 5 years. The holder may travel one or several times for up to 90 days over a 180-day period. The validity of the Schengen visa is indicated on the visa attached to the traveller's passport.

Can I apply for multiple entry Schengen Visa for the first time?

The first time you apply for a Schengen visa, you will only be granted a \u201csingle entry\u201d visa. If you are able to obey the rules of this Schengen visa, in subsequent Schengen visa applications you may be able to apply for a \u201cmultiple entry\u201d visa.

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.

Is Schengen Visa valid after Brexit?

No. After Brexit - the EU consists of 27 member states - while the Schengen Area contains 26 countries - not all of whom are in the EU. Ireland is not in the Schengen Area - while Norway Switzerland Iceland and Liechtenstein are all in the Schengen Area - but not in the EU. Britain is not in either group as of 2021.

Schengen Visa Length of Validity (Europe Visa)

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