regulations, permits, visas, etc.

[SS Little-Devil]

This is an old thread, but someone just asked me, so I'm asking on his behalf.

As a Canadian, under Schengen, we are still only allowed 90 days total sailing or visiting in Med Countries. Is that correct?

[MacG]

Frankly, as a Canadian you are not a Schengen subject. UK never signed the Schengen-treaty. So, how can you be?

[SS Little-Devil]

I found some more info on it, and while Canadians are exempt from requiring a Visa, they are still subject to 90 days in the Med every 180 days.

[goboatingnow]

Originally Posted by SS Little-Devil

I found some more info on it, and while Canadians are exempt from requiring a Visa, they are still subject to 90 days in the Med every 180 days.

Yes that's correct unfortunately. It's easy to get around If you're sailing

Dave

[SS Little-Devil]

Yes definitely sailing, but how do you get around it?

[goboatingnow]

Originally Posted by SS Little-Devil

Yes definitely sailing, but how do you get around it?

In practice it's means overstaying, but currently there isn't a full computer hookup so port immigration will rarely bother looking back in your passport, especially if you're visa exempt. They will just stamp a new one in giving you 90 days equally since there is no exit stamp requirement they can't really tell if you just been on the high seas for a while. Just be pleasant,

Of course your are illegally overstaying and there's a small but finite risk, if your not comfortable with that stick to the rules

Dave