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Schengen 90-Day Rule Explained | France News

Don’t get caught off guard—Europe’s 90-day Schengen rule is stricter than you think. Visitors from outside the EU can only stay 90 days in any 180-day window, covering most of Europe (except Ireland and Cyprus). It’s a rolling clock, not a calendar reset. Tourists and family visitors are fine, but second-home owners and short-term workers often trip up. Even weekend trips add up. Overstaying? Fines, deportation, or even a five-year ban. The new EES system scans passports automatically to enforce it. Need more time? Get a national visa for your main destination—no EU-wide long-stay visa…

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