Schengen Entry Ban

Schengen Entry Ban – How Rašić & Partners Can Help You

A specialized department of our law firmRasic & Partners Europe“… successfully handles proceedings for the revocation of Schengen entry bans. Entry bans into the Schengen Area are most frequently imposed on third-country nationals for periods ranging from 6 months to 20 years. In cooperation with” Bundeskriminalamt (Federal Criminal Police Office of Germany – BKA) Bundesamt für Fremdenwesen und Asyl (Federal Office for Immigration and Asylum of the Republic of Austria – BFA), Migrationsverket (Swedish Migration Agency – Migrationsverket), Politie(Dutch Immigration and Naturalisation Service – IND) Rendőrség (Hungarian Immigration Police), we have for many years successfully participated in administrative proceedings before competent authorities across the Schengen Zone.
Furthermore, to secure our clients’ right to freedom of movement, we submit formal applications for the revocation of imposed Schengen entry bans. Depending on the evaluation of each individual case, options exist for either a complete lifting of the ban or a reduction of its duration.

How Can We Help You?

Working with our attorneys allows you to check your legal status in the Schengen Information System (SIS). Your designated lawyer will guide you through every step, providing continuous updates and expert legal advice. Our team is fully equipped and prepared to meet your specific needs and requirements. If you are residing abroad, your representative can submit the necessary documentation to our team, and we will handle the rest on your behalf.

Reasons for Imposing a Schengen Entry Ban

Competent authorities may issue an entry ban for several reasons. Below is a list of common grounds upon which a ban may be issued:

• Commission of any criminal offense
• Violation of any laws of Schengen Member States
• Illegal entry into the Schengen Area
• Exceeding the 90-day limit within a 180-day period (overstaying)
• Remaining in the area beyond the authorized validity period of a visa

How Long Does an Entry Ban Last?

An entry ban typically lasts for 2 years, though it may be shorter or longer depending on the specific circumstances. The exact duration is specified in the official decision:

1 year: For overstaying from 3 to 90 days.
2 years: Standard duration (e.g., for overstaying more than 90 days).
10 years: If you pose a threat to public policy or public order.
20 years: If you pose a threat to public policy and national security.

When Does the Entry Ban Period Begin?

The duration of your entry ban takes effect on:

The date you actually depart the EU, EEA, or Switzerland;
The date you return to another EU/EEA country or Switzerland, provided you hold a lawful right of residence there.
How to Find Out If You Have an Entry Ban?

You can verify whether an active ban exists:

• Through an official data access request in the Schengen Information System (SIS) – which we can initiate on your behalf.

Can the Entry Ban Be Revoked?

In many cases – yes.

Our legal team prepares and submits:

• Requests for Access to Data in the SIS (pursuant to rights granted under the GDPR),

• Applications for the Revocation or Reduction of the Ban before the competent authorities of the issuing state,

• Evidentiary Documentation demonstrating that the grounds for the ban no longer apply, that the measure is disproportionate to the offense, or that compelling humanitarian grounds justify its lifting.

Why Rašić & Partners?

✔ Years of specialized experience in international legal protection

✔ Direct communication with competent authorities across Schengen Member States
✔ Professional, discreet, and efficient management of administrative proceedings
✔ Full access to complete SIS system records
Lifting of the Entry Ban

Has Your Entry Ban Expired and Have You Complied with Its Terms? Will the Entry Ban Terminate Automatically?

A specialized segment of “Rašić & Partners Europe” law firm’s practice focuses on proceedings for the deletion of issued entry bans—specifically, bans whose designated duration has officially elapsed.
Given that the deletion of records from the Schengen Information System (SIS) does not occur automatically upon the expiration of the specified term, our attorneys provide comprehensive legal assistance, advisory services, and representation before the competent authorities governing the Schengen Information System (SIS).
Prepared by: Attorney at Law Stevan B. Rašić