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Residence and work renewal

Extension of temporary residence and work permit (employed or self-employed).

6renewal types
60 + 90days before / after
100%deadline control

Renewal types

Which renewal do you need?

Pick the scenario that matches your current permit. Each type has its own deadlines and documents. Click for full details and to contract.

Temporary residence

Residence and work renewal

Extension of temporary residence and work permit (employed or self-employed).

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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.

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Permit 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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Studies

Study-stay extension

Extension of the stay permit to continue studies, internships, research or training in Spain.

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Second authorization

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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Special cases

Other renewals

Special cases: EU family member renewal, family of a Spanish citizen, family reunification, international protection permit, etc.

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ℹ️ Every case is studied individually and may require additional documents.

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Residence and work renewalTemporary residence

La renovación de la autorización de residencia y trabajo permite mantener tu situación administrativa regular y la continuidad de tu actividad laboral en España, evitando pasar a situación irregular al caducar la tarjeta.

What it covers

Tras la primera autorización (inicial de 1 año) se renueva por períodos de 4 años hasta alcanzar los 5 años de residencia legal continuada, momento en el que se puede solicitar la residencia de larga duración.

Requirements

  • Tener una autorización de residencia y trabajo en vigor (o caducada menos de 90 días).
  • Solicitar en plazo: 60 días antes de la caducidad o hasta 90 días después.
  • Continuidad de la actividad laboral o medios económicos acreditados.
  • No tener antecedentes penales en España.

What you get

Nueva autorización de residencia y trabajo por 4 años, con continuidad de la actividad laboral.

Usual documents

  • Formulario EX03 o EX07 según permiso.
  • Pasaporte completo en vigor.
  • Certificado de empadronamiento actualizado.
  • TIE actual (aunque esté caducada).
  • Contrato de trabajo y vida laboral (cuenta ajena).
  • Alta en autónomos (cuenta propia).
  • Tasas oficiales abonadas.

Timeline

⏱️ Plazo: 60 días antes de la caducidad de la tarjeta o hasta 90 días después.

ℹ️ Every case is studied individually. During the initial review we may need additional documents depending on your specific situation.

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