To stay longer than 90 days, you must have a visa. Apply for a visa through the embassy of the country where you will spend most of your time.
To stay longer than 90 days, you must have a visa. Apply for a visa through the embassy of the country where you will spend most of your time.
Can I Stay in Europe for 6 Months? No, if your Schengen visa is valid for a duration of 90 days, you cannot stay in Europe for 6 months. You can stay up to 90 days within a 180-day period, which people consider a “six-month” period, but your visa is still valid for only 90 days.
Yes, it is possible to extend your 90 days as a tourist, although it is quite complicated, and there are some things to consider. There are two situations regarding this extension: whether or not you entered Spain with a visa. If you entered Spain without a visa, you can extend your stay for up to three months.
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.
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.
What happens when I've used up my 90 days? You must leave Spain (or anywhere in Schengen) immediately because there are stiff penalties for out-staying the 90-day limit. Once you leave, you cannot return to Spain (or Schengen) without a visa until a further 90 days have gone by.
British citizens require a visa and/or residence permit for any stay beyond 90 days within any 180-day period.
UK nationals can stay a maximum of 90 days in 180 days in Spain. The Spanish government would like to remove the obstacle to allowing UK citizens to stay in Spain for more than the permitted period.