If you are staying less than 90 days in Spain, as a Canadian, you dont need to secure the visa other than the visa-waiver you have. I overstayed 1 day extra I am in Prague. I am working again in Austria in Summer but my company (which is Austrian) has not yet obtained the new visa as it can be difficult. Hi, Last year I was in Germany and I believe that I overstayed my Schengen visa by 6 or 7 days for a total of 96-97/180 days. Getting a work permit is a completely different story. Thank you. My name is george I am an Egyptian national I over stayed 2 days when I was in Poland on a c visa i went voluntarily to the border guards and they write a report they took my finger prints and they gave me 30 days to leave poland and they gave me 6 month ban of coming to Poland anyway I exit Poland also voluntarily within the 30 days they gave me and my wife applied for a cancelation of the ban decision and they replied back and they canceled my ban now i will apply for a national D visa should I be worried and should I tell them about what happen with my c visa or no. WebAdd a Comment. Hey Nella! You can find more information on this from my friends at Au Pair World: https://www.aupairworld.com/en/au_pair_program/germany/au_pair/visa/non_eu. We are afraid, that if we go to the Immigration, they will find out, that he overstays and deport him. If so, you might need a work visa since you definitely cannot get paid on a tourist visa, keep in mind (especially an expired one). That is why it is important for her to have proof that it was not intentional. Also to add for those reading this & looking to stay in Germany, its good to know Americans are able to register themselves for a residence permit on entry (longer than 90 day stay). I honestly would call the Montenegrin Visa Regime for India and ask them about entering with the U.S. visa. She was thrown in jail and ended up having to pay a 500 euro fine. However, Im getting very worried about overstaying and honesty cannot afford to leave BG for extended amount of time. I am a bit concerned about our status and worried as to what course of action we should take next. Im American. Americans do get a lot more leniency (I know this sounds prejudice, but it is true) if they overstay by a couple days. Im super paranoid about this stuff because Ive been refused entry to the UK before, so I actually both called immigration at the airport in Reykjavik and emailed like official immigration in Iceland. But I think you will be fine. Yes and no. Hello! 6/21/2018-8/29/2018. I agree with your lawyer that you should be fine if you did decide to skip out to Israel, as Spain is one of my top recommended countries to exit Schengen. I am currently living in Germany with my girlfriend. Just keep that in mind. Unfortunately, legally you should leave when your 90 days are up. Hello! Can I travel on the last day of my Schengen visa? Best of luck! I calculated the 90 days when I purchased my return ticket. As noted.. a person from Switzerland cannot just come to the United States and stay longer then 90 days without going through same hoops. Work permit under process My case is different compared to the others. So have these limits been waived during the Covid crisis in Spain? I have overstayed my visa mostly in france due to unforseen health issues. So there is no Stamp on the passport. Even when applying for a new visa, they might deny your visa based on the Schengen ban. As I will have overstayed the 90 days, I know that it will be an issue when I would leave. It is true that Americans can study without a student visa for less than 90 days. They saw the immigration authorities twice, petitioning for residence on basis of family reunification, but they make them go through hell.. they require a stamp on many documents the authority need.. Your blog is wonderful and very informative to us who have a lot of questions regarding our Schengen visa. I have been in Europe for 2 1/2 years. I know the time that I was in Spain on my residency doesnt count towards the tourist time. And it was then that I did encounter some problems, the officer read my passport thoroughly, asked me why i was traveling to BE so frequently (to visit my partner), asked me about my return date and then told me that I was not allowed in because I had surpassed the 90 days within a 6 month period rule. My question for you wade is if i am not allowed in spain for 5 years does that also mean i cant re enter the schengen for 5 years or can still travel to the schengen just with out going to spain? Hey Puneet. I would definitely suggest Italy or Spain in your case. Heey You will want to be legal if you are staying for that long for medical benefits or the right to work. I hope this helped! Keep in touch and best of luck Mark! my next question is whether she will be banned to enter schengen again? However, he swipped my passport and said he will put a note. In France emotional connection to the EU rose from 44 percent to 48.8 percent and in Italy from 37.2 percent to 44.3 percent. Alexandra. Thanks , Hey Michael I suggest leaving from Spain. I am Egyptian nationality and I have entered Shengen zone in Netherlands December 10th 2016 and and left 27th January 2017 from Netherlands as well. Nina, Hello! You will not enjoy your life till you get a stamp passing through guard. I arrived Dec 2nd and from my understanding I will need to get my permit processed and approved before applying for a visa all of which should be approved before my 91st day here. If she did not give you a fine or a special stamp (usually they are triangles), there is nothing that would have flagged you. Will I have difficulty entering the country? Hello Mayuresh! I have no clue. And because I was scared to leave home for Christmas and not being allowed back I stayed in Spain. he finished his work and now he stayed 1 month more than that 3 months (till now 25 June). In the worst-case scenario, you could face deportation and/or a ban from the Schengen area. So here is my situation, I hope someone can help me or give me advice :(. I am an American citizen who has one month left in Berlin. Please note that the common rule is applicable for other Schengen States, and if its a consecutive trip to Poland you must cross the Polish border directly from a non-Schengen State e.g. I decided to over stay my visa and over stayed it by 3 months. If you are discovered to have lied, then they will absolutly deny you entry if they have reason to suspect. I havent used my schenghen visa yet so total days stay is not a problem, the problem is that my schenghen visa expires when I am in croatia (non schenghen country). Do you know anybody who has done this or in this similar situation as me? after the last letter (that he recieved on 10 March) they told him that he has to leave spain in 3 months. I used the calculator to calculate and my 90 days expired the first week of July. Hi Lindsey, Since Brexit, British citizens must follow the same rules for staying in the EU as other non-EU nationals like Americans and Australians. Meanwhile I applied to renew my NIE with the student status but it has been rejected as I am working now. I am seriously anxious over here. Hi Lindsey, You need to apply for a spousal visa. Hello! Hi! Unfortunately, these are the only options for Americans if they want to get their foot in the door (and yes, I know how hard it is to do this), but maybe a company is looking for a native English speaker! Thank you!! Im a student in Germany and had a German residence permit, which expired in Oct. 2017. Im so sorry that the person informing you actually had no information at all. Sorry to hear your mom had problems visiting. Americans can stay in the Schengen Area for a maximum of 90 days within a 180-day period without requiring a visa. I replied to your private email in response! I fell in love with the country and decided I didnt want to leave. The thing is when you apply for resident visas, on the forms they sometimes ask if you have other passports so they can do background checks on the SIS. So my question is, would it be possible to do that? In my honest opinion, I wouldnt marry someone just for the visaunless you really, really trust them. The number is +91 11 2687-36-61 or email consul@embassyofserbiadelhi.net.in. Thank you. This would helponly any paperwork proving that you applied for the Carte de sjour, but then got denied? I am also traveling to Croatia this summer. Since Iceland is a Schengen country does my in and out stamps clean up the over stay in the Netherlands? My fiancee and I were married earlier this year. Hi Mark, yes I remember you! I believed them, so I went to Geneva for 7 times this year (average staying 20 days) the problem happened in July this year. So full of great information! You have a visa-waiver with Schengen, and if enough time has passed (like a few months) it will most likely go unnoticed. If you are caught without a proper visa, you can actually be banned and that will ruin your chances in the future from playing ball in other Schengen countries. 4 months is too long to be considered a mistake. He wouldnt go to jail, but being fined or banned is the risk everyone takes for overstaying. The following letter was from a reader who wanted to share her experience of overstaying a tourist visa in Spain. Since youre American, and you didnt do this on purpose, you might get away with it. thank you for your time. I am seating at the airport and waiting for my flight back to US. Immigration lady didnt ask for my return ticket or say a thing. Yikes. As for entering Denmark, hopefully you have been out of Schengen 3 months since your last overstayotherwise they might not let you in. Im leaving from France and I had entered in Iceland, and I have lots of in and outs within that time. Do you think its better to fly to London on my 90 day? I have 90 days to reapply for my visa within Spain, but I cant do so yet cause they havent given me my post for next year, only a confirmation they I have a position in the Balearic Islands. Is this situation likely to affect her ability to get a longterm visa or to return to Spain? Would I be turned away from London if they see I have overstayed? For your question, if they never said anything to you, I am sure youll be fine. However, they require some information from you first, and will require a written application to the state police. It is important to remember that you must apply for the visa when you are in your home country. There was 2 officer and talked each other, after few moment he return my passport with simple exit seal (nothing like ban or a fine). Thanks for writing in. I should mention perhaps that we both entered Schengen via Lisbon. I try not to jump on people too much. I received a business visa in the Czech Republic for 1 year. Hi Ali This is a tricky situation. Have you heard of people with overstaying issues being able to get the NIE work visa regardless? Even though they were very nice and didnt stamp my passport or mistreated me at all, I am a bit fearful of going back. Ive been out of Europe 11 months. I have done some Research in Internet. A few years ago a man posted on this subject. However, once I assured him that I was leaving to go home back to America, he let me through as if it were fine. Im wondering whats the best option for me? I think? Will I be on the SIS for Austria or Germany? However, I dont think you can technically re-enter Schengen due to you having exited without a visa processing, and 6 days left on your Schengen visa. Hi. Serious offenses are punishable by a fine ranging from 501 to 10,000 euros. Do you foresee any issues? The thing with student visas after a 90 day period (Sept.- Dec.) I normally would have to extend my student visa from January June in Spain. At that point I would be starting a new 180 days. This is how to check overstay fine in UAE: [1] Step 1: Go to this page of the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security website. She moved to Spain in 2006 to be The Daily Telegraphs Madrid correspondent and then worked for six years as Editor of The Local Spain. But I am going to be leaving on the 3rd of November arriving the 4th which (if my math is correct) around 183 days since my original day of arrival. My concern is once she reaches the UK: will the UK immigration/customs see that she overstayed her Schengen 90-day tourist allowance, and fine/deport her back to the US? Thanks for sharing! Thanks for your question. And officers stopped me and started to ask me why I overstayed! Hey again! Even if they dont say anything to you when you exit, when you reapply they might deny your visa based on the fact you overstayed your visa previously. my partner from canada and myself from germany are staying in germany for holidays right now. I just wanted to ask if you have idea about my case, I have 1 year multiple entry schengen visa which was issued last nov 2018, and will expire this nov 2019. My 90 days in the Schengen will be up the 9th of December 2018. My visa stated multi starting from 10th of March 2017 to 10th of June 2017 ;but i came to shengen zone on the 7th of April and hoping to be back to turkey on 10th of June the end of the visa! Ive overstayed my visa for some months because my girlfriend is Dutch and we were going to move in together to get my legal papers (civil union in Spain is pareja de hecho) and now with the covid epidemic, Ive booked a flight home. My application was rejected. If there are circumstances beyond your control preventing you from leaving the Netherlands in time and you are staying in the Netherlands on a visa or on a visa-free stay, you have to contact the IND before the end of your visa or visa-free period. you seem to have a lot of info. I overstayed about 9 months. Unfortunately, that is the risk that is taken when overstaying. Is he planning on leaving soon? Along with a copy of the bilateral agreement. Thanks for sharing your story. i got married in Dusseldorf. A month later I went back, entered through Belgium and was allowed in without any hesitations. To check the Schengen Information System and the Visa Information System. You can make international calls to phone numbers over Skype btw! I am so happy I found this article. But The student visa never counted as residence but only as a long term stay, so it doesnt help in anyway to apply for residency no matter how many years you live here. However, when you reapply for a new visa, the immigration board that processes your next visa will see you have overstayed, and this may mean your next visa will be denied. Please take a look at my Schengen calculator to get a better understanding: Im a US citizen traveling to Europe in May. So now we are in Spain with our 2 dogs, a great house and a car with German plates and I have no idea how to resolve this situation. This is also left up to the interpretation of the individual immigration official and the particular policies of the country which vary greatly through the region. But my real concern now if i will be granted with 90 days tourist visa then I am not planning to consume the whole days there coz I am also going to Svalbard in the north pole of Norway. If they banned me from re-entry into Spain, is that something that would affect BOTH my Canadian and Slovakian passports? I feel like there are not enough people sharing their stories of being caught! Thanks heaps. Well, youre not on any visa as it is right now so no matter what country you enter in Schengen youre not allowed to be there. Given my experience Id recommend a direct flight from Spain to the US for US passport holders. In one country I have read about, for example, an overstay of 1-30 days gets you a 3 year ban and an overstay of over 30 days results in a 5 year ban. If you want to take a photo of the ticket and email it to me, my husband is Greek and can help read it for you . Hey Karen! BUT that doesnt mean you have the right to work in Spain. But since you are leaving to Romania, which is non-Schengen you might be ok. As you can see, a lot of people are confused by this. How much is the fine for overstaying in Spain? I think you should have waited to hear back from the language school, because you cannot change your tourist visa into a student visa within Germany! Your email address will not be published. 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