Hello,
I’m in a bit of a stressful situation and would really appreciate advice from anyone with experience.
I have a Schengen visa (Austria) valid for 17 days.
- I entered on 01 May 2026
- My visa is valid until 17 May 2026
My return flight was originally on 17 May, but Emirates rescheduled it to 18 May, which means I would overstay by 1 day.
Current situation:
- I’m currently in Croatia but will be back in Vienna on 13 May
- I still have a few days before visa expiry to fix this
Questions:
- Has anyone successfully gotten a 1-day Schengen visa extension in Vienna (MA35)?
- Is this considered a valid reason (airline reschedule)?
- Or is it better to push the airline harder to move me to an earlier flight?
I’m planning to:
- Contact the airline again for a free change
- If not possible, apply for an extension in Vienna before expiry
Just worried because I’ve read even 1-day overstay can cause issues for future visas.
Any advice or similar experiences would really help.