1. a body of coherent matter, usu. of indefinite shape: a mass of dough. 2. a collection of incoherent particles, parts, or objects regarded as forming one body: a mass of sand. 3. aggregate; whole: People, in the mass, mean well. 4. a considerable number or quantity: a mass of errors. 5. bulk; massiveness: towers of great mass and strength.
The duration is counted from the date of the first entry into the Schengen-Area. A Schengen-Visa with the validi ty of one year or more and a registered duration of stay of 90 days permits you, however, to stay in the Schengen-Area for a maximum period of 90 days per half-year (in Germany or other Schengen-Countries).or example: A person has a Schengen-Visa that is valid from 1 January 2013, until 31 December 2013, i.e. for one year. On 18 October 2013, this person (i.e. the visa holder) is in the Schengen-Area.
Processing Time. According to the common Visa Code signed by the Schengen member states, the processing time for an admissible visa application must not exceed 15 Working days. This period may be extended up to a maximum of 60 calendar days in cases where additional documentation or scrutiny is needed. Passport, which must be valid for a period of at least 3 months after the applicantâs last day of stay in the Schengen states and not older than 10 years. 2  The passport must have 3 blank pages to affix visa.