I have visited Spain twice this year and will be going again over Christmas. The 90/180 rule was explained to me by my friend who lives in Spain and it states that I can visit a Euro country for a maximum 90 days then stay out of Europe for a further 90 days before I'm allowed in again.
When in Spain my friend booked my flights for my next visit but the dates he booked will mean that I will total 113 days total after visiting three times. Has anybody ever made a over stay by 23 days or more and if so, what is the penalty and do they apply them rigidly?
My friend has cancer and will be having treatment during my visit and he wants my support for him and his wife while I'm there which I am happy to give, we have been best friends since 1986 so it is really important to us all that I am there.