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.
A visa is valid in the Schengen countries for up to 90 days in a 180-day period. If you have been in the Schengen area for 90 days, you must leave the area for 90 days before you can be granted a new Schengen visa.The number of days that you are allowed to stay in the Schengen countries is specified on the visa sticker that is glued into your passport.ou can apply for a Schengen visa that is valid for multiple entries if you are regular visitor to Sweden. A visa with multiple entries can be valid for visits lasting up to 90 days in each 180-day period for a maximum of five years.