I have a visa to Spain from 11 August till 28 February, but I want to travel in December
I have applied for visa to Spain from the 11 August to 28 February which has been approved, but due to some family problem I want to travel on 15th of December instead of 11 August. Is that possible, or do I need to apply again even if it's still valid?
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Visas merely specify the time you're allowed to be in the country, plus sometimes the number of times you can enter (eg multiple entry visas).
What this means is that the visa is valid for entry any time from August 11th, but you must still leave before February 28th to avoid overstaying your visa.
(Note: this sometimes is different for work visas or working holiday visas, where you have to enter by a certain date to 'trigger' or 'activate' your visa)
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How long can you visit Spain with a visa?
The Schengen Visa allows visitors to spend up to 90 days in Spain as well as the other 25 participating Schengen countries. To apply for a Schengen Visa, you need to visit a Spanish embassy or consulate in your home country.Can you enter Spain before your visa starts?
If you are not a US citizen and you require a tourist visa to travel to Spain, you may not enter until the date your visa begins, so be careful not to plan to arrive too early. US citizens may have up to 90 days in Spain outside the dates of the visa.What happens if you stay in Spain longer than 90 days?
If your stay in Spain involving any sort of studying for longer than 90 days at a time, you will need a student visa. If your study stay is less than 90 days, you should apply for a Schengen Tourism Visa link to section above.Do I need a visa to stay in Spain for more than 90 days?
In other words, if you visit Spain for a short period of time without having a residence permit, whether your country of origin required you to apply for a tourist visa or not, you can stay for a maximum of 90 days before you actually have to leave or obtain a legal residence permit.TOURIST/WORKING VISA TO SPAIN
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I want to travel on 15th of December instead of 11 August.
Yes you can, if you hold a Schengen tourist visa (different for work related visas). There is no requirement that you need to travel on the 11th of August. You can travel any day until 28th of February, you exit the Schengen area by 28th of February. Going in the morning of 28th February and returning in the evening is also allowed, but be prepared to answer some questions at the immigration counter.
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