Vagabond63
Gold Member
Correct. See my post #6. Problem with that of course is that in order to get permanent residency status, you have to declare your world wide earnings and investments, including those in tax havens, Swiss bank accounts, etc. to comply with EU tax laws. Some of these "ex-Pats" are disinclined to do that. Others are just too lazy or stupid, either way, Spain is well rid of them.So, apply for permanent residency there and the problem is solved.Not if you want to live there for more than 90 days at a time.What is the problem? 90 days out of every 180 days per year they are allowed to stay there freely without any visas. Isn't that enough?