USA citizen wants to stay in Spain a little longer

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I have been in Spain since 6 April 2016, meaning that (I suppose) I am expected to leave Schengen on or before 5 July.

I have a ticket to Romania (not part of Schengen) 1 July but I do not have a ticket back to USA, and I would prefer to remain in Spain till mid-July.

"visa extension spain" here in Travel gets 13 hits of which five are obviously irrelevant. I do not think I am duplicating any of the others because of the following differences:

  • USA citizen
  • Spain (not some other country)
  • No specific visa, i.e., I just flew to BCN without any prior paperwork and they let me in.

I am planning to request an extension at the Comisaría General de Extranjería in Logroño on Monday, but if anyone has knowledge of a better approach, I'd appreciate it. If I don't succeed in making it official, it's no big deal for me to leave on the fifth, but it would cost more and it would interfere with my research toward applying for six-month residency next year.






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How long can I stay in Spain as a US citizen?

US citizens are allowed to enter Spain and stay for a period of up to 90 days for tourist or business purposes and they will not need a visa during this time. For long-stay purposes, the applicant will need to obtain a visa that will be renewed as need.

How can I stay in Spain for 6 months?

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....Your dependents may be:
  • Spouse or legal partner.
  • Children.
  • Parents.


Can I move to Spain to care for my parents?

As a foreigner who holds a residence permit in the country, you can apply for the family reunification residence visa for: Your parents: father and mother. Your spouse or civil partner. The parents of your spouse/civil partner (your mother and father in law)

Do you need a visa to go to Spain?

Spain is a party to the Schengen Agreement. This means that U.S. citizens may enter Spain for up to 90 days for tourism or business without a visa. Your passport should be valid for at least three months beyond the period of stay. You must have sufficient funds and a return airline ticket.



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