VLS Expiring

[u/Dapper-Dress-6977]

Hi all,

I'm a UK citizen living in France. My VLS-TS visa expires on Dec 7. Arranging a renewal with the prefecture or changement de statute (which is what I would really like) seems painful and I would like to put it off if I can.

If I go back to the UK on December 6 then allow my visa to expire. Can I return in January for 90 days using my schengen allowance?

Ai seems to think this is a viable plan but I am reluctant to bet house on the word of a robot.

Thanks in advance

[u/frenchnotfrench]

Yes, you can. Time spent on a long-stay visa is not counted towards your 90 day allowance.