How long can a US citizen stay in Europe?
How long can a US citizen stay in Europe? With a valid U.S. passport, you can stay up to 90 days for tourism or business during any 180-day period. Do not overstay!
Is Spain scrapping the 90-day rule?
Spain has renewed interest in lobbying to have the 90/180 day scrapped after successfully dropping its post-Brexit visa requirements for British touring performers in a win for the UK music industry, and now it appears that it will go all the way and ask to scrap the 90-day ruling for all UK citizens coming to Spain, ...
How long can I stay in Spain as a EU citizen?
For the avoidance of any confusion, most EU nations are members of the Schengen area, which comprises 26 countries, but not all of the countries in Europe are members of the EU. That is why only European citizens from the 26 Schengen nations can enter Spain without a visa and stay for 90 days.
How can I stay in Spain longer than 90 days?
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.
Can I 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. However, if you plan to stay in Europe for 6 months or longer, you would generally need to obtain a long-stay visa or a residence permit from a specific Schengen country.
Can I go to Europe twice in 90 days?
Can I enter the Schengen area more than one time during that period? Yes, you can. However you must carefully calculate your days of stay as the overall period of stay must not exceed the overall total of 90 (ninety) days of stay within any 180-days period (see above).