We're in Portugal now - where the immigration authorities has made all temporary visas good until March 31st - without need to file an extension. This is all Covid related so not a general rule. We're hoping it might get extended again in view of the recent covid increases...

Bill Balme

Tunisia is another p-lace to restart the 180/90 day European rule

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adrianbiggs - 2 Dec 2022

Tunisia is another p-lace to restart the 180/90 day European rule

Hi Bill,
Smir, Morocco, is a stop that is easy and gets the boat and you out of the EU. There is easy bus service into the interior and the mountains.
My best, Dick Stevenson, s/v Alchemy

In May 2022 I set off from Southern Ireland for Northern Spain. I travelled down the Portuguese coast, to Porto Santo, Madeira and Gran Canaria. Not once was I asked to check into the Schengen area. All they wanted was my registration, insurance and passport details which were passed to the police.

Before leaving Ireland, I contacted the Vigo port authority about Schengen. This was their response.

Good morning, Mr. Mills

It does not make any difference at all. You must proceed as previously mentioned.

You should provide the data to the marina where you are calling and they will send it to the Immigration Police. It continues to be recreational navigation and therefore under the protection of what is included in the Schengen border code in section 3.2.4 of ANNEX VI

Best regards,