Extending a 4-month Visa

Last activity 03 August 2017 by GinneyE

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GinneyENew member01 August 2017 18:19:22

If self-sufficient retirees from USA reside in Portugal for the four months allowed, can they then go to another Schengen-regulated country for 90 days? We'd like to live there for up to nine months, but it looks like getting visas for that long would be a problem. Living in Portugal for 4 months and Spain for 3 months would be okay.

beijinhoActive member03 August 2017 10:07:35

Only 3 months (90 days) within each 180 days is permitted Visa-free for USA citizens, and that refers to the entire Schengen zone, not just Portugal. So you cannot go to Spain on the 91st day.

GinneyENew member03 August 2017 15:05:59

Ok. That's what I figured. I guess we'll look into applying for a residency visa in Portugal. I read that it's possible if you have enough time -- and money.
Thanks for the quick reply.

GinneyENew member03 August 2017 15:22:10

Ok. That's what I figured. I guess we'll look into applying for a residency visa in Portugal. I read that it's possible if you have enough time -- and money.
Thanks for the quick reply.

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