The Long-Term Residence Authorization in Spain is a prestigious permit typically granted to individuals who have resided in the country legally and continuously for the last five years and you can see here the key guidelines for obtaining Long-Term residence in Spain. This permit is indefinite, with a card validity of five years.
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Key guidelines for obtaining Long-Term residence in Spain.
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- CONTINUOUS RESIDENCE FOR FIVE YEARS »
- ABSENCE OF CRIMINAL RECORD »
- ECONOMIC MEANS REQUIREMENT »
- NO NEED FOR PRIOR EMPLOYMENT OR CONTRIBUTIONS »
- EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION »
- RESTRICTIONS ON LEAVING SPAIN »
- ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS »
- FAMILY REUNIFICATION »
- SEEKING PROFESSIONAL ADVICE »
- ALL TYPES OF RESIDENCY AVAILABLE IN SPAIN »
- SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT WITH A SOLICITOR »
CONTINUOUS RESIDENCE FOR FIVE YEARS:
To qualify for Long-Term Residence, applicants must demonstrate five years of legal and uninterrupted residence in Spain.
While this is the primary route, other conditions also qualify, such as:
- Receiving a contributory retirement pension within Spain’s Social Security system.
- Holding an EU Blue Card and residing for five continuous years in the EU, with the last two years in Spain.
- Receiving a contributory permanent disability pension or analogous benefits in Spain.
- Being born in Spain and legally residing for at least three consecutive years before turning 18.
- Former Spanish nationals who have lost their nationality.
- Individuals under public guardianship in Spain for five consecutive years before turning 18.
- Stateless individuals, refugees, or beneficiaries of subsidiary protection with recognized status in Spain.
- Significant contributions to Spain’s economic, scientific, or cultural progress, as validated by the Ministry of Employment and Social Security and the Ministry of the Interior.
ABSENCE OF CRIMINAL RECORD:
Applicants must possess a clean criminal and police record. Any existing records must be cleared before application.
ECONOMIC MEANS REQUIREMENT:
Unlike other permits, proving economic means is not a prerequisite for the Long-Term Residence application. While optional, applicants may submit work contracts or evidence of savings.
NO NEED FOR PRIOR EMPLOYMENT OR CONTRIBUTIONS:
Applicants do not need to show prior employment or contributions to the Social Security system.
EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION:
The Long-Term Residence Authorization permits both employment and self-employment without additional formalities.
RESTRICTIONS ON LEAVING SPAIN:
Absences from Spain must not exceed six continuous months or a total of ten months over five years. Work-related absences must not exceed one year.
ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS:
Online applications are highly recommended due to current appointment difficulties at Spanish Immigration Offices.
FAMILY REUNIFICATION:
Long-Term Residence holders can reunite with their parents and obtain their residence, given they have the required residence status.
SEEKING PROFESSIONAL ADVICE:
Professional guidance is crucial to ensure a flawless application process. Consultation with immigration law specialists is advised to avoid delays or rejections.
For expert assistance with Long-Term Residence applications or Spanish residency procedures, contact our team at SpainResidency and click-here ». Fill out our contact form, and we will promptly get in touch with you.
ALL TYPES OF RESIDENCY AVAILABLE IN SPAIN:
- Golden-Visa Spain (residence in Spain by investment)
- Non-Lucrative visa Spain (Spanish visa non lucrative)
- Self-Employed visa Spain (self employed expats in Spain)
- Digital-Nomad visa Spain (remote worker in Spain)
Please see-here our video-blog with options and legal-advice to obtain residency in Spain.
Remember that immigration procedures and immigration regulations change regularly, so it’s crucial to stay updated with the latest information from reliable sources. If you have specific questions or concerns about your situation, it’s advisable to consult with immigration authorities or legal professionals specializing in immigration matters, to do this, please click-here »
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Permanent residency is obtained after 5 years of Spanish Residency through Self-Employed Residency, Digital-Nomad, Non-Lucrative Residency or Golden-Visa. This followed by 5 years as a permanent resident in Spain and means you can then obtain Spanish Citizenship with a Spanish Passport.
