90/180-day rule: can I live in France essentially 6 months per year? [closed]

Let’s assume that I have enough money to actually support this... I’m just curious.

I am an American citizen, and I really like France. Given the 90/180 day rule for tourist visas in the Schengen Zone, could I theoretically live in France for 90 days, return to the US for another 90 or so, then go back to France for another 90? Could I repeat this (theoretically) indefinitely?

If the law technically permits it and it’s legal, what reasons might immigration have for denying me entry anyway? Money? Too many/too long of visits? They don’t like my face?

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Can I holiday in France for more than 90 days?

For any stay in France exceeding 90 days, you are required to apply in advance for a long-stay vis. In this instance your nationality does not exempt you from requirements. Whatever the duration of your planned stay, the duration of your long-stay visa must be between three months and one year.

Can I return to France after 90 days?

If, as our reader asked, you spend a full block of 90 days in France, then you will not be able to return until 180 days after the first day of your last trip to France. This is the equivalent to 90 days after the last day of your trip.

Can I come back to Europe after 90 days?

Most visitors (including Americans) are allowed to spend 90 days in the Schengen Area in every 180-day period. The easiest way to think of it is that you can visit for 3 months and then you have to leave for 3 months before you can return.

Can you stay in Europe for more than 3 months after Brexit?

UK passport holders can cross an external EU border using just a valid passport and stay anywhere in the Schengen Area for up to 3 months. To stay in the Schengen Area for longer than 90 days, a visa or another kind of travel permit is required.

What is the 90 180 Day Rule? What does it mean to visitors to Spain?

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