Lennart Petersen wrote:
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>>>Hi all,
>>>
>>>I'm currently in Italy as a tourist on a Canadian passport. My 90 days
>>>run out on November 14 but I'd rather stay longer. I'm going to Dubai
>>>in early December and MXP-DXB sounds like a much nicer itinerary than
>>>YUL-LHR-DXB.
>>>
>>
>>>Does anyone have any idea what the chances (or the consequences) are
>>>of getting caught for overstaying in Italy?
>>
>>Wouldn't taking a quick side trip to another country - say Switzerland,
>>not that far by train from Milan - for a day or two and then re-entering
>>"re-set" the clock?
>>
>
> No. The limit is 90 days out of 180
> "The general rule stipulates a maximum 90-day stay within a 180-day period
> beginning from the first day of entry. Provided a multiple-entry visa has
> been granted, one may leave and return a number of times within the 180-day
> period but the combined stay within the region must total no more than 90
> days."
> To exit is not the brightest idea as you may be exposed for a new entry
> control when going back to Italy and a possibility of being refused entry.
Actually from a legal point of view leaving makes sense if it is done
now or fairly soon. Leaving Schengen and then returning before the
December departure could be done within the 90 day of 180 limit.
As you say it does not help if you have used your 90 days.
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