Does the 90-day rule apply even if I own property in Spain?

Even if you own property in Spain, you are only allowed to remain in the country for a maximum of 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa or residence permit. You are free to do any real estate transactions, including purchasing or leasing, but you must adhere to the 90-day/180-day guidelines.



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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.

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You can get a residence permit if you own a property in Greece. With this document, you are allowed to stay in Greece for as long as you want. However, you need to renew your residence permit every five years.

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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.

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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.

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