How to live in Spain for 6 months to a year.

[wez]

Hi, does anyone have any experience with living in spain being a UK citizen? Like how strict is the visa stuff? Do you think it would be possible say if I have 5 grand I could live there for 6 months to a year? That would be for rent and then I would have like money sent to me to live off monthly etc.

I could do with the help ty

[BFG_]

"British citizens can stay without a residence permit in Spain only for*90 days within a 180-day period. After that, they must register for a new residence permit in Spain if they want to stay longer."

Not worth the risk of staying longer when you go to leave Spain things could get a bit awkward.

Just another brexit bonus.

[anxiouslondoner]

Spain is introducing a "digital nomad" visa, it might be worth looking into if your current job lets you work remotely most of the time.

[biscuits]

Temporarily living in Spain would be amazing, wez.
Food: delicious!
Weather: delicious!
Men: delicious!

My job would allow me to live and work in Spain for two years. It's what I plan to do at some point. When I work up the courage!

[wez]

Cool thanks for all the replies, they were helpful

I don't really have much to offer to spain, apart from sitting in there lovely sun, I don't actually have a job at the moment, I just want to find some easy going landlord that will accept like 6 months rent upfront and not ask to many questions ha

That is great biscuits that your job gives you the opportunity to live there so easily

[choirgirl]

That sounds brilliant Biscuits.

Also one becomes 10% more attractive by going abroad because of the exotic factor.

[biscuits]

^ it's a nice opportunity to have available, for sure!

^^ hope you get the opportunity to go, Wez. Sounds like just the sort of thing you need

[Jen.]

Originally Posted by wez

Hi, does anyone have any experience with living in spain being a UK citizen? Like how strict is the visa stuff? Do you think it would be possible say if I have 5 grand I could live there for 6 months to a year? That would be for rent and then I would have like money sent to me to live off monthly etc.

I could do with the help ty

I lived in Valencia for about 18 months when I was a student - I don't know anything about the visa situation since it was completely different back then (and also part of education), but all I would say is I definitely recommend it. Things are changing, but I don't think it would ever be likely for them to allow someone to stay for so long without proof of income.