Can I live in Spain for 6 months of the year?

Can I live in Spain for 6 months of the year? How long can I stay in Spain without becoming a resident? You can stay in Spain for a maximum of 183 days per year (6 months) in order to not become a resident. If you spend an extra day (184 days and onwards), you will be regarded as a resident, hence paying resident taxes in the country.

How long do you have to live in Spain before you can apply for residency?

After 5 years of holding the temporary residence permit, you will be eligible for permanent residency. The permanent residency will entitle you to live and work in Spain indefinitely. After 10 years of legal residency (temporary or permanent) you may be eligible for naturalization.

Can the British stay in Spain for longer than 90 days in six months?

If you are a non-EEA national (including British) and wish to stay in Spain for longer than 90 days, you will need a visa. You should apply for the visa that suits your purpose from a Spanish Consulate in your home country.

Can you have dual residency in Spain and UK?

Once you have obtained Spanish citizenship, you are considered a Spanish national and no longer a citizen of the UK in the eyes of Spain. As such, your British identity documents and any associated rights do not apply in Spain.

Can I take my car to Spain for 6 months?

Simply put, the law is such that a foreign registered vehicle can only remain in Spain for 6 months for non-residents or tourists. If the owner is deemed to be resident then the vehicle must be re-registered within one month of the person becoming resident. What is Residency?

Can I rent in Spain without residency?

There is nothing to stop you renting a permanent (long-term) apartment in Spain from legal point of view, but most landlords only let to people with Spanish job, or with residence permit such as TIE with income such as pension.

How long can you live in Spain without residency?

You can stay in Spain for a maximum of 183 days per year (6 months) in order to not become a resident. If you spend an extra day (184 days and onwards), you will be regarded as a resident, hence paying resident taxes in the country.

Is Spain enforcing the 90 day rule?

The 90-day clock starts ticking the moment you enter Spain. The 90-day regulation is enforced across the whole Schengen countries, and not just in Spain.