Long-term visa for Schengen for American(s)?
Being from USA, I am eligible for the 90/180 no-visa rule in Schengen. But wanting longer makes for considerable hassle. Long-stay visas for Spain are really designed for people who want to move there, and the red tape SUCKS. Plus, if I get it, I'm still subject to the 90/180 rule for the rest of Schengen.
I can find the various applications for Schengen visa for other countries, but if I try to pursue that, all I get is a knee-jerk "You're from USA, you don't need a visa."
Is there a legal way for an American to spend about a year in more than one Schengen country without the hassle of counting days on the calendar? The main country would be Spain, but there would be short trips in France, Germany, Poland, Italy, and probably others.
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How long can an American stay in Schengen?
Once you are allowed to enter the Schengen Area \u2014 with just your passport or with a short-term visa \u2014 you are ONLY permitted to stay for 3 months (90 days) in any 6 month period (180 days).Can you get Schengen Visa for 5 years?
With the 5-Year MEV, you only need to complete your Schengen Visa application once. After it's been approved, your visa will be valid for 5 years, so you don't need to apply for another Schengen Visa within 5 years. In short, more time traveling, less time applying for visas.Is it possible to get long term Schengen Visa?
The Schengen Visa code has among others been updated to specify new, well defines rules regarding who will benefit from the multiple-entry visas. Among others, the code states that multiple-entry visas will be granted with a validity of one, three and five years, depending on applicants' visa and travel history.How long can Americans stay in Europe on tourist visa?
As the United States is one of the visa-exempt countries for Europe, American citizens do not require a visa for the Schengen Area for up to 90 days. From May 2023, Americans they will be required to obtain a visa waiver to stay in Schengen countries for any less than 90 days.EU Plans Simplify Non-EU Long-Term Residence Rules
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