Can extended Visa's be bought when in Europe?

Question

I'm going to Spain (Barcelona) for 4 months at the end of next week. I know you're only allowed to stay in the EU for 3 months for every 6, but I've been told that VISA's can be bought for extended stays ie. one extra month ($75) at a local police station. Can anyone confirm this?

Answer 1

YES - you can apply for an extended visa while in the country.

Answer 2

If you are American and live in the US, the following applies:

National U.S.A. (US)            /Embarkation U.S.A. (US)

Destination SPAIN (ES)          

SPAIN (ES)

Passport required (must be valid for period of intended stay).

Visa not required for a stay of max. 3 months.

If intended stay exceeds 3 months, visitor must apply for an

extension at the Immigration Department.

Visitor must hold:

- visible means of support during stay; and

- onward or return ticket and documents required for next

  destination.

Non-compliance with the entry regulations may result

in fines between EUR 6,025.- and EUR 60,240.-.

Minors travelling accompanied by parent or legal guardian:

- up to/incl. 15 years old can be included in a parent's

  passport but must be accompanied by that passport holder;

- all minors from 16 up to 18 years of age must hold their own

  passport or National Identity Card.

Minors up to 18 years of age (from all countries) and

travelling unaccompanied must hold:

1. Passport; or

2. National Identity Card, and

   exit form from country of origin (if required by that

   country) certified by the parent(s) or legal guardian. This

   certified exit form must be legalized by their local

   authorities, e.g. police, immigration authorities, etc.

For travel within the Schengen area: travel documents are not

generally required for travel within the Schengen area for

immigration purposes, however, it is strongly recommended that

the minor be in possession of the exit form, as passengers may

be subject to random checks.