A typical Schengen Visa provides 90 days of validity within a 180-day period starting from the first entry date. The actual visa duration depends on the assessment of the visa officer who considers your previous travel history alongside your current itinerary. Multiple-entry visas receive between 1 and 5 years of validity yet they must abide by the 90-day-in-180-day rule for each visit. The visa sticker contains explicit information about both its duration and the time you can spend in the Schengen Area. If you stay beyond your authorized time the authorities may issue a ban.