Over 90 Days In Europe

Just one thought..... should you leave the house unattended for 90 days (or even less), it's worth checking your house insurance to make sure you are fully covered.  Policies do differ quite a bit... 

David

We have 60 days on ours at present.  Used to have up to 180 when we were insured via the CCC, but no longer need that.

Hi all,

Am told a Spanish Non Lucrative Visa (180 days), via the Consulate General, in UK may assist some qualifying applicants.

The 3rd Party Website's 'Schengen Calculator's' mentioned for me after many attempts so far seem to apply the rules wrongly - so good luck.

Can see many changes ahead now when the full impact & the fines start. Understand lots of 2nd home owners wintering abroad watching the calendar now for c.31/3/21 = 90 days in EU getting exceeded.

NB Have no doubts that the scammers will be starting up EU Official looking new websites to assist you with Visas & overstay issues.

M

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Yes and even bona fide expats who have a residents permit, such as our daughter, have been advised that they will still need to apply for the Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero (TIE). Never thought i would see the day that Spain turned away British Money 

p.s. daughter said that there is a huge backlog of paper work for people that have applied for residency and even those whose paper work is in the queue are being told they will have to leave

 

I see there is a Petition to change the rules as oddly it seems EU citizens can stay in the UK for 180 days if I have read it correctly. See here Interesting reply from the Government.

David

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The petition is not about caravanning or motorhoming in Spain - it refers to UK citizens who live in Spain and have property in Spain. Frankly those expats had plenty of warning and plenty of time to apply for resident status, get their paperwork in order,  and start paying tax in Spain. I am not inclined to sign on their behalf. 

It is possible that there are part time visiting property owners who don't want to take out residency in the same way that there are caravanners and motorhomers who are now finding the 90 day rule very restrictive. My own view is the 90 day restriction should apply to all not just British citizens but to worldwide/European visitors as well. The 90/180 day rights should apply equally. I am not sure it is the EU who is standing in the way of allowing this but our own Government by the nature of their negotiations? It is they who seem to want this absolute separation from the EU whether it makes sense or not. 

David

I can't see the EU being too bothered by a petition issued outside the Schengen area. I would expect the net result being that any attempted common reciprocal agreement would end up with the UK government restricting visitors from the EU to a 90 day stay as well.

There's nothing in principle to stop the UK joining the Schengen area while on the other hand remaining outside the EU.