The European Commission is exploring a policy change that would allow some non-EU workers to stay longer than the standard 90 days in 180 days without a visa.
The EU is considering a shift to its rigid 90/180-day rule—the rule that limits visa-free stays in the Schengen zone to 90 days within any 180-day period. The Commission is exploring whether certain non-EU workers could be granted longer stays without needing a formal work visa.
This is still in the planning phase, so details remain unclear. But if it moves forward, it could affect digital nomads, seasonal workers, and others who currently hit the 90-day wall and have to leave or apply for a country-specific visa. The proposal suggests the EU recognizes that the current rule is a friction point for labor mobility.
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The EU is exploring whether some non-EU workers could stay longer than 90 days without a formal visa.
For now, the 90/180 rule remains in force. If you're a non-EU worker or nomad, assume you have 90 days per 180-day rolling period in Schengen without a visa. Watch for updates from the Commission—this could reshape how you plan longer stays.
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