Living and working in Spain indefinitely
Long-term residency
A permit that allows people who have completed the required period of legal residence and meet the other requirements to live and work in Spain indefinitely.
Is this the right option for you?
Once you have five years of legal and continuous residence in Spain, you should apply for long-term residency instead of a new renewal.
We carry out a prior review, especially of your periods of residence and absences from Spain, to confirm that the conditions are met before filing the application.
Where it makes sense, we also review the possibility of obtaining EU long-term residency.
Main requirements
These are the essential requirements. The specific documents may vary depending on your nationality, your personal situation and changes in the law.
Five years of residence
Having lived legally in Spain continuously for five years.
Limited absences
Absences from Spain during that period must not exceed the limits set by the regulations.
Criminal record
No criminal record in Spain or in previous countries of residence.
EU long-term residency
For EU long-term residency, also sufficient financial means and health insurance.
Other cases
There are special cases, such as pensioners or people born in Spain, with their own requirements.
Duration
The permit is indefinite. The foreign national identity card (TIE) is renewed every five years.
Advantages
It allows you to work on equal terms with Spanish nationals and is required to bring your parents to Spain.
How can we help?
- Initial eligibility review.
- Immigration strategy.
- Personalized checklist.
- Legal review of your documents.
- Preparing and filing your application.
- Follow-up with the authorities.
- Responding to requests for documents where applicable.
- Assistance with the steps after approval.
Usual documents
- Valid passport and foreign national identity card (TIE).
- Proof of continuous residence.
- Criminal record certificate, where required.
- Proof of financial means and insurance, for EU long-term residency.
- Proof of fee payment.
The final documents will depend on the applicant’s personal circumstances, nationality and the applicable procedure. After the initial review you will receive a personalized checklist.
Tell us about your situation
We will review your case and explain which route may fit your circumstances.
The information on this page is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice. Immigration requirements may vary depending on the applicant’s personal circumstances and the legislation in force at the time of the application.