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Living in Spain
Legal residence in Spain is the first step of almost every life project. We assess which route fits your real situation and build a complete file.
Is this for you?
- You live in Spain and want to regularise your status.
- You hold a permit and need to renew or modify it.
- You want to move to Spain with your own financial means.
Usual requirements
- Proven identity and valid passport.
- Clean criminal record, depending on the route.
- Financial means, health insurance or provable ties, depending on the procedure.
- Compliance with the residence periods required by each route.
Step by step
- 1
Assessment of your situation and choice of route.
- 2
Personalised document and timing checklist.
- 3
Review and preparation of the complete file.
- 4
Online or in-person filing with the competent body.
- 5
Follow-up, replies to requests and notification of the decision.
Usual documents
- Full valid passport.
- Legalised and translated criminal record certificate, where applicable.
- Proof of financial means or of ties.
- Health insurance and local registration, depending on the route.
Indicative timing
Preparing the file usually takes 1 to 3 weeks once documents are gathered. The decision depends on the competent authority and varies by province and route.
Frequently asked questions
Can I start the procedure while in Spain?
It depends on the route. Some require proven prior residence in Spain, others are filed from the country of origin. We confirm this in the initial assessment.
What if additional documents are requested?
Requests are common. We prepare and file the reply within the deadline with the required supporting documents.
The information on this page is indicative and updated in line with current regulations. Timing largely depends on the competent authority.
Tell us your case
Write to us about your situation and we will reply with the possible next steps.
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