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baldchick

I have a non-lucrative visa and live in Madrid.  My Visa expires 25 April.  Because of a family emergency ( and work) I was out of Spain more than 6 months in 2017-18. I currently have 132 days in Spain.   From all that I have read, my Visa will most likely  not be renewed.
I am debating whether or not to spend the money  for paperwork and translating documents (bank statements/rental leases etc) when I know I have little chance of getting a renewal.
BUT....
I have a lease until end of July, on my Madrid apartment. 
SO....
If I do not file for renewal, can I come and go ( I will need a few trips to move things back to the States) on a regular tourist Visa once my NonLucrative expires.?  OR  Will I have to leave immediately and wait 90 days to return??

I do not want to risk going illegal because I would like to reapply (from square one) for a nonluc or retirement visa (when I retire).  I am currently 61 and feeling a bit deflated. :(

Appreciate any advice///comments

Thanks

RibeiraSacra

You keep posting and asking about this. It would seem that no one here has been in the same situation.
The choice is yours in the end.
Personally I would just get on with it and see what happens. Time is running out to be able to live your dream!

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