What happens if you spend more than 90 days in Spain?

Entry bans – If you're caught travelling in Spain – or any other Schengen country – past the 90-day period, you could be banned from re-entering for up to 3 years. Prison sentences – Staying in Spain for over 90 days in any 180 days without a valid visa can result in jail time.



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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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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.

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A non-EU national who stays in the Schengen area beyond 90 days (without a residence permit or long-stay visa) is illegally present, which can result in a re-entry ban to the Schengen area.

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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.

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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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According to the 90/180-day rule, non-EU/EEA nationals can stay in EU member states of the Schengen Area for a maximum of 90 days within any 180-day period. The rule applies to cumulative stays within the Schengen Area and is calculated backward from the date of entry.

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Once you have obtained Spanish citizenship, you are considered a Spanish national and no longer a citizen of the UK in the eyes of Spain. As such, your British identity documents and any associated rights do not apply in Spain.

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Who Does the 90-Day Rule Apply? The rule applies to both hosts and guests. Hosts are limited to renting out their entire home or apartment for no more than 90 days per year. The rule applies to all types of properties that are rented out for less than 30 consecutive days.

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