Is it possible to stay longer than 90 days in Spain?


Is it possible to stay longer than 90 days in Spain? 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.


How do I apply for a visa to stay in Spain for longer than 90 days?

Application Steps for a Spain Long Stay Visa
  1. Complete the Spain national visa application form. There is one application form for short-stay visas and another for long-term stays. ...
  2. Collect the required documents. ...
  3. Make a visa appointment. ...
  4. Attend the visa interview. ...
  5. Submit your biometrics. ...
  6. Pay the visa fee.


What is the longest visa for Spain?

Note that if you are permitted to stay in Spain for a maximum of 180 days, then you do not need to complete any other procedures. On the other hand, if you will be staying in Spain for more than six months, then you should get a tarjeta de identidad de extranjero (TIE), which means Foreigner Identity Card.


Can I stay in Spain for 6 months in a year?

How long can you stay in Spain without becoming a resident? 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.


Does the 90-day rule reset after 180 days?

The 90-day limit refers to the maximum cumulative duration of your stay within any 180-day period. It does not require you to stay continuously for the full 90 days. This means that you can stay for a few days, then leave the Schengen area and enter again, as long as you don't overstay 90 days within a 180-day period.


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.