The tapas may be irresistible and the sunshine addictive, but if you’re a non-EU house-hunter you can’t just linger in Spain indefinitely—at least not without the right paperwork. Enter the infamous “90-in-180” rule, better known as the 180-day rule. To turn the legal jargon into plain English, we interviewed Melanie Radford, specialist lawyer at MyLawyerInSpain.com. Melanie’s mission is simple: to ensure the only thing you ever overstay is your welcome at the beach bar—never your permitted time under Spanish immigration rules.
Below you’ll find her crystal-clear explanation of how the rolling calendar works, why counting days matters when you’re scouting villas, and what happens if you push your luck. Pop the video on first, then dive into the expert guidance that could save you a lot of time and hassle.
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