90 day maximum stay rule in any 6 month period for visiting Schengen area
Hello all,
I am having great difficulty getting a clear understanding as to how the 90 day maximum rule in any 6 months, will affect me. I went into the Schengen area (Spain) back in last July, made two trips there and these totalled 50 days spent in Spain. My 6 month period ended 22/1/22.
I would like to have clarity as to how long I need to stay out of Schengen (Spain in my case), and when would I be able to return to Spain and commence another 6 month period count? I returned back to the UK on 3/11/21.
So any clear sources for information, that can answer my query would be very welcome, as there seems to be lots of information on line and some is contradictory.
Do I need to stay out of the Schengen area for a period of days after my last return to UK before I can return to Spain again, and if so for how long?
I am able, I think, to go to the Netherlands for example immediately after returning from a stay in Spain, and then a new 6 month count period would start for the Netherlands visit? Is this also correct? It seems that the 6 month period is applicable to the country visited in question rather than the whole Schengen area?
Any help and support most welcome, as I do not want to be refused entry to the Schengen area or barred for a period due to overstaying. I want to return to Spain and stay for 8 weeks around April time.
Thanks, Ken