What happens if I stay in Spain longer than 3 months?


What happens if I stay in Spain longer than 3 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.


How many times can I visit Spain in a year?

This is fine if your trips will be no longer than three months at a time, no more than twice a year. If you want to spend more than six months a year in Spain, you can't do so on a Schengen Visa, and will have to secure a long-stay visa before visiting the country.


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.


What is the penalty for staying longer than 90 days in Spain?

Penalties For Overstaying Visitors who overstay beyond 90 days are subject to potential sanctions. They may be fined for every extra day they spend in the country, forced to leave, or banned from entering Spain or any other Schengen nation in the future. For gross violations, a jail term may be the consequence.


How can we avoid the 90-day rule in Spain?

If you wish to be in Spain for longer than 90 days every 180, you must apply for a visa before you enter the country. There's a variety of visa options for both short and long-term stays. Read about long-term Spanish visas.


What happens if I go over my 90 days in Spain?

The possible consequences for staying more than 90/180 days include: ? Fines – depending on the country and how long you've overstayed, you could be made to pay a fine of anything from 500€ to 10,000€. This penalty may be combined with an entry ban.


Can I go to Spain for 6 months?

U.S. citizens traveling to Spain are not subject to any COVID-19 entry restrictions. Spain is a party to the Schengen Agreement. This means that U.S. citizens may enter Spain for up to 90 days for tourism or business without a visa. Your passport should be valid for at least three months beyond the period of stay.