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.




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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.

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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.

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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.

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This is a very important information to know so you don't overstay your welcome in the country and break the immigration laws, as this will attract sanctions from the authorities. Based on the 90-day rule, foreign nationals from visa-exempt countries cannot stay in Spain for more than 90 days at a time.

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Depending on why you wish to move to Spain, you must select the type of long-stay visa and residence permit corresponding to your travel purpose. You need a long-stay visa to apply for a residence permit. A long-stay (D visa) visa will allow you to stay in the Spanish territory for long-term residency.

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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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One of the cons for Spain's Golden Visa, is that it holds a highest entry threshold for investors. The minimum investment amount is $500,000, compared to other countries such as Portugal, which is $280,000 or Cyprus which is $300,000.

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Can I just move and live in Spain? If you're American and only intend on staying in Spain for less than 90 days, you will not be required to apply for a visa. If you plan on living in Spain, you must apply for a relevant visa at your nearest Spanish Embassy or Spanish Consulate.

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