Would love to hear about Americans' experiences getting Visas for stays longer than 3 months. We would be essentially tourists...we would be working remotely (American companies, but we work via email and phone), so we can show income/assets sufficient and that we won't be working while there (also have health insurance coverage). From what I have gathered, third parties can't help w/Spanish Visas so we have to do it all ourselves. How hard is it? Any suggestions, etc?
Visa for Americans for longer than 3 months
Samfl
28 June 2011 15:26:08
9
rainbow007
21 September 2011 18:51:35
3
I think one quick and dirty way would be to get out of the Schengen zone and come back. For example, fly to UK get exit stamp and when you arrive back in Spain you'll get another entry stamp allowing another 3 months.
ECS
22 September 2011 02:42:42
1539
I hope you're aware that rainbow007's "solution" isn't technically according to the Schengen rules unless you stay for 3 months in the UK.
I do know people who got away with this kind of rule bending, but I also know others who didn't and got into trouble.
rainbow007
22 September 2011 09:35:08
3
ECS, as I said it's a "quick and dirty solution" however, I'm curious to hear what kind of trouble people got into by doing this...so I can stop doing that 
oh well, my company is requesting work visa for myself here so I'll stop with that anyway.
Subscribe to this topic
Articles to help you in your expat project in Valencia
Work visas and permits for Spain
From its culture and cuisines, history and climate, Spain is a dream destination for expats. If you plan ...
Visas for Spain
Spain is one of the most visited countries in the world, and people travel to vacation and live there for various ...
Working in Tenerife
Are you looking for a job in Tenerife? While there are certainly opportunities, especially for fluent Spanish ...
Internet in Spain
Whether for work or play or keeping in touch with friends and relatives abroad, getting online will most likely be ...
Working in the Canary Islands
The Canary Islands is Spain's southernmost autonomous community, an archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean, more ...
Working in Valencia
Valencia is the capital of the autonomous community of Valencia, an attractive port city with beautiful beaches, a ...
Open a bank account that suits you
Discover the best international banks to manage your money securely.
"