Last Updated on October 24, 2023 by Bruno Bianchi
Question
I have seen a post on another group stating that if you have a Spanish NIE the 3 month stay can be extended to 6 months. Can anyone verify this?
Answers
These are the answers of some Facebook group members:
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“Just with a NIE number no it makes no difference, still only 90/180”
“The NIE on your visa is good for 90 day during which most of us get our residency. If your visa expires, you can probably stay as a tourist for a another 90 days although it is a waste of your investment in your visa.”
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“Maybe with a TIE, i.e. you become a resident, not an NIE”
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