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I currently have a type C visa (mult-entry for 90 days) issued from 30-07-2016 until 12-11-2016 by the Netherlands embassy. I want to travel on the 07-11-2016, my first entry port will be France, does this mean the duration of my stay will only be 6 days?

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Yes. If you want to stay after your visa expires, you should apply for another visa before your trip (it is not possible to apply for a visa once you're in the Schengen area). If they grant it, it will be valid from 13-11-2016. You will still need to comply with the 90/180 rule, independent of the fact that you have two visas.

The country to which you apply should be the main destination of your trip. The port of entry is not relevant unless your trip doesn't have a single main destination.

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  • Ok, this means Schengen visa is not the same as other visas, for example a South Africans visa starts to counts on the day of your arrival, if your visa was issued from 30-07-2016 until 12-11-2016, and you arrive on the 11-11-2016, you will be given 30 days of stay in South Africa.
    – Angola
    Commented Oct 13, 2016 at 16:37
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    @Angola: Correct -- the Schengen area follows the principle that a valid visa (or residence permit) is required for being present in the area, not merely for entering through the border.
    – hmakholm left over Monica
    Commented Oct 13, 2016 at 16:50
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    @Angola I've edited the answer to correct an important omission: you need to get your second visa before your trip.
    – phoog
    Commented Oct 13, 2016 at 17:46

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