Leaving Paris with expired schengen visa

Upvote:-5

Although the EU is generally lenient when it comes to people departing the EU after their visa has expired, you are exposing yourself to possible inconvenience. The circumstances why your Visa expired while you are still in the EU may be investigated.

I would not recommended it,anyway renewing your visa only takes a few days. Since you already have a visa you are likely qualified to get an extension

Upvote:-2

If you entered on a visa that expires on the 27th of May, then the Schengen rule does not apply for a period after the 27th.

For persons who need a visa:

  • the 90 day rule only applies within the timeframe of the visa

Border code Article 8 (Border checks on persons)

  • Artikel 8 (3) check on entry exit
    • (h) (i) : verification that the person is in possession of a valid visa

an expired visa is not valid.


The visa handbook, which can be found as link of 'Operational instructions of the visa code... '

https://ec.europa.eu/home-affairs/what-we-do/policies/borders-and-visas/visa-policy_en

explains period of vality inside Chapter 8 as

  • period where the holder may enter and shall leave the territory of the member states.

Upvote:8

If your visa is only valid until the 27th of May, you must leave on or before the 27th of May. The 90/180 rule is important, but following that rule doesn't help you if you are ignoring the validity period. You must follow both.

If you delay your departure until the 30th, you will be illegally present in the Schengen area on the 28th-30th. This will lead to a serious and not very enjoyable discussion with the border agents when you leave, and may cause you severe difficulty in the future if you wish to visit the Schengen area again, or if you apply for a visa for any other country which asks about your travel history.

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