Temporary residence
Residence and work renewal
Extension of temporary residence and work permit (employed or self-employed).
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Long-term residence
Permanent authorization after 5 years of legal and continuous residence in Spain. Almost full equivalence with Spanish citizens.
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60 + 90days before / after
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Renewal types
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5 years of residence
Long-term residence
Permanent authorization after 5 years of legal and continuous residence in Spain. Almost full equivalence with Spanish citizens.
See requirementsPermit type change
Permit modification (including from arraigo to residence and work)
Change of the current permit type (e.g. from residence without work to residence and work, or employed to self-employed, among others).
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Study-stay extension
Extension of the stay permit to continue studies, internships, research or training in Spain.
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Modification or extension of arraigo authorization
Renewal of the initial authorization obtained via arraigo or change to a standard residence-and-work permit.
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Other renewals
Special cases: EU family member renewal, family of a Spanish citizen, family reunification, international protection permit, etc.
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Long-term residence5 years of residence
La residencia de larga duración es la autorización que reconoce el derecho a residir y trabajar en España indefinidamente, en igualdad de condiciones que los ciudadanos españoles (salvo derechos políticos).
🏅 Es la autorización más estable para personas extranjeras: permite viajar, trabajar y residir sin renovaciones anuales.
What it covers
Se puede solicitar tras acreditar 5 años de residencia legal continuada en España. La tarjeta se renueva cada 5 años por motivos de identificación, pero la autorización es permanente.
Requirements
- Haber residido legalmente en España durante 5 años continuados.
- Las ausencias del territorio no pueden superar 6 meses consecutivos ni 10 meses en total durante los 5 años.
- Carecer de antecedentes penales en España.
- No tener procedimientos de expulsión o devolución.
What you get
Autorización de residencia permanente con derecho a trabajar en igualdad de condiciones con los ciudadanos españoles. Tarjeta renovable cada 5 años.
Usual documents
- Formulario EX11 debidamente cumplimentado y firmado.
- Pasaporte completo en vigor.
- TIE actual.
- Certificado de empadronamiento actualizado.
- Documentación acreditativa de la residencia continuada (pasaporte caducado si renovó durante la vigencia de la tarjeta, vida laboral, etc.).
- Tasas oficiales abonadas.
Timeline
⏱️ Plazo: puede solicitarse a partir del quinto año de residencia legal. Recomendamos preparar el expediente con 2-3 meses de antelación.
ℹ️ Every case is studied individually. During the initial review we may need additional documents depending on your specific situation.
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