How does the 90 day rule apply in Spain?
How does the 90 day rule apply in Spain? The 90-day clock starts ticking the moment you enter Spain. After 90 days, you must leave Spain and the Schengen Area (the group of 26 European countries that allow free movement of people) for at least 90 days before you can enter again without a visa.
How long can I stay in Spain as a EU citizen?
For the avoidance of any confusion, most EU nations are members of the Schengen area, which comprises 26 countries, but not all of the countries in Europe are members of the EU. That is why only European citizens from the 26 Schengen nations can enter Spain without a visa and stay for 90 days.
Can I visit Spain twice in 90 days?
Furthermore, once you've used up your quota of 90 days, you cannot return to Schengen until 90 more days have passed. For example, if you enter Spain on January 1st and spend 90 days in the country until June 30th, you cannot return to Spain until at least the end of September.
Can I leave Spain while waiting for visa?
Luckily, when you've applied for your TIE card and are waiting for it to arrive, you can leave Spain by applying for Autorización de Regreso, an authorisation to return.
Can I stay in Spain for 90 days twice a year?
The short-stay visa only allows you to reside in Spain for up to 90 days at a time out of every 180 days, or a maximum of around 180 days a year. This is fine if your trips will be no longer than three months at a time, no more than twice a year.