Forum Barcelona

[anikoshkin]

Hello everyone! I am new to this site so I apologize for the brevity of my message. I am planning on moving to Barcelona for about three months in May 2012. I have found a beautiful apartment that will be shared with a few others and a comfortable/convenient central location. While there, I plan on taking a few courses in language and the arts.
I am aware that as a US citizen, I am allowed to stay in Spain for up to three months without a visa. I would be eligible to get a student visa however the classes I will be taking do not exceed a three month period. So...here is my question:
Is it possible to stay in Spain for three months without a visa, come back to the US for a short stay (1 week, let's say to visit family and so forth) then go back to Spain and begin the three month length of stay without a visa again?
I know this sounds like I'm trying to trick the system but I do know how painfully difficult it is getting a visa nowadays in Spain and since I have not lived there yet I don't want to make any serious commitments. Thanks so much and I hope to hear from some of you!

[EasyExpat]

In theory you should be able to renew the visa for a second period of 3 months (making a total of 6 months). If you have a problem renewing, you will be able to return to the US an re-apply for another visa (however the more you apply the more they might become suspicious ) Extending an existing visa is often the preferred choice.

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