POTENTIAL EXCEPTIONS TO THE 90/180 DAYS RULE
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As we all know there has been much discussion about this subject on forums like this and other forms of social media. I am asking a question here, not expecting a definitive answer necessarily, but simply seeking others' opinions and asking if anyone has read anything on this subject. I'm a non-resident by the way but have owned a home here for nearly three years.
My question relates to possible one-off exceptions to "the rule"? My house has recently been placed on the market here in La Siesta and I will be heading back to the UK at the end of December, with the keys lodged at the local estate agent. My 90 days are up for this period so what happens if a buyer magically appears in January, or February? I wonder if I would be allowed back for a short period just to empty the house of personal possessions and sign all the paperwork? Or would the border force at Alicante airport say "No - get back on the next plane out".
If there is no chance of returning early, and I had to wait until the end of March, I would surely lose the sale, which I think is unfair. As I said I am not expecting someone "in the know" to have a definitive answer. I simply wonder if anyone has read or heard of exceptions being allowed in such circumstances? If I had to obtain a temporary visa then I would, of course, do it.