What are the exit rules for Schengen visa?


What are the exit rules for Schengen visa?

Schengen Visa Exit Rules
  • Your exit from the Schengen area must be on or before the validity date or on completion of your permitted stay duration.
  • If you are exiting the zone with a multiple entry visa, you will be able to re-enter as long as your visa is still valid and that you do not break the 90/180 rule.


Can I leave the airport with a Schengen visa?

A Schengen Airport Transit visa allows you to stay within the international transit area of a Schengen airport for a maximum of 24 hours. If you plan to leave this area or stay longer than one day, you will be required to apply for a regular Schengen visa instead.


Can I enter Switzerland with France Schengen visa?

Switzerland belongs to the Schengen Area*. If you have a visa issued by a Schengen member state, you generally do not require an additional tourist visa to enter Switzerland or any other Schengen country. Your stay must not exceed 90 days in any 180-day period.