What happens if you overstay 90 days in Spain?
What happens if you overstay 90 days in Spain? Prison sentences – Staying in Spain for over 90 days in any 180 days without a valid visa can result in jail time. Depending on how long you overstay your welcome, you could be sentenced to 6-12 months in prison.
How do I apply for a visa to stay in Spain for longer than 90 days?
- Complete the Spain national visa application form. There is one application form for short-stay visas and another for long-term stays. ...
- Collect the required documents. ...
- Make a visa appointment. ...
- Attend the visa interview. ...
- Submit your biometrics. ...
- Pay the visa fee.
What happens if I stay longer than 3 months in Spain?
Once you have reached the 90/180 day limit, you must return to your country of origin. If you wanted to extend your stay in Spain, you would still need to return home to apply for an appropriate visa at your country's Spanish embassy, so that you can come back to Spain and obtain a residence permit for a longer stay.
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.