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 Schengen visa allows the holder to travel freely within the Schengen countries for a maximum stay of up to 90 days in a 6 month period. The first step in the application process is to Apply the Schengen Application Guide.raveling on a Schengen Visa means that the visa holder can travel to any (or all) member countries using one single visa, thus avoiding the hassle and expense of obtaining individual visas for each country. This is particularly beneficial for persons who wish to visit several European countries on the same trip.