3rd schengen visa valid 3 years?

[rickthailand]

hi,

 

my boyfriend just got his 3rd multiple entry schengen visa and it is valid from now till nov 2020.

we will go for 4 weeks next month. does this mean that if we want to go again in 2018 he does not

have to apply for a visa again just get the travel insurance?

 

thanks if anyone has any experience with this

 

rick

[Donutz]

A multiple entry visa  (mev) can be valid for up to 5 years. Bonfire travellers are supposed to be issued a MEV but some embassies are more liberal and others more reluctant to issue MEV.

 

You can use the MEV to visit the Schengen area as often as you want but you can never spent more than a total of 90 days in any 180 day period. You will need to show The bordergaurd that you still meet all The requirements such as medical insurance, sociability, reasons to return etc. 

 

So basically you won't need to apply for a new visa for the next few years but all other requirements remain the same. The sticky topic tells you more.

 

[rickthailand]

thanks for the info