GET A TEMPORARY RESIDENCE PERMIT IN SPAIN

A residence permit in Spain is a document that certifies the identity of a foreigner and confirms permission to stay continuously in the country.

Validity of temporary residence permit?

A temporary residence permit (PDR) in Spain, depending on the purpose, can be issued for a period of 3 months to 5 years with the possibility of an extension.

Who can issue?

People who plan to stay continuously in Spain for more than 90 days, but for less than 5 years, can apply.

Importantly! The holder of a temporary residence permit must inform the migration service about a change in marital status, place of residence, place of work, and other information.

Types of temporary residence permits:

According to clause 2. Art. 45 of Royal Decree № 557/2011 There are 9 types of temporary residence permits:

1. Non-profit temporary residence permit.
2. Temporary residence permit for family reunification.
3. Temporary residence and work permit.
4. Temporary residence and work permit for research and study.
5. Temporary residence and work permit for highly qualified specialists who have an EU Blue Card.
6. Permit for temporary residence and work for a certain period.
7. Permit for temporary residence and self-employment.
8. Permit for temporary residence and work within the framework of transnational provision of services.
9. Temporary residence permit, with the exception of a work permit.

Registration procedure:

1. Prepare the necessary package of documents
2. Translate into Spanish and notarize with an apostille.
3. Submit documents to the Spanish embassy in your country.

1. Temporary residence permit without the right to work

Provides an opportunity to live in Spain, but not engage in work. A mandatory condition for a foreigner is proof that he has funds for living. People who have the finances to live in Spain, foreign citizens who have invested in real estate worth more than 500,000 euros, and pensioners who will receive a payment in their homeland, whose level corresponds to the declared one, can receive it.

Procedure:

1. Get a D visa to come to Spain
2. Obtain resident status within 1 month of arrival in Spain.

Importantly! Obtaining this permit does not exclude the possibility of remote employment or conducting business outside the Spanish territory.

1. Temporary residence permit for family reunification

If you have relatives who legally live in Spain on the basis of a residence permit, permanent residence, citizenship, or whose parents are of Spanish origin, you can use the “family reunification” program. This program applies to children and pensioners. The minimum amount of income per family member should be around 2,500 euros.

Required documents for submission:

• statement;
• foreigner’s card;
• income statement;
• availability of documentary evidence of living space for family living.

      2. Permit for temporary residence and work

If you plan to go to work in Spain by concluding an employment contract with a Spanish company, you can obtain a residence permit with the right to work and reside. At the same time, the employer must confirm that it is difficult to find a specialist in the domestic market.

The procedure for obtaining a permit:

1. Sign a contract with the employer.
2. Issue a work permit and obtain a work visa.
3. Confirm the employer’s solvency with tax returns.

! If you are a highly qualified specialist in a sought-after profession in Spain, getting a permit will be the easiest for you. It is enough for you to document your qualifications and learn Spanish.

     3. Temporary residence permit for research and education

One of the most common ways to obtain a residence permit is to study and conduct scientific research.

Obtaining procedure:

1. get a student visa before coming to Spain
2. after arrival, submit a request to obtain a residence permit in Spain on the basis of studies.

     4. Temporary residence permit for highly qualified workers holding an EU blue card

The procedure for obtaining a permit for highly qualified workers:

1. Confirm labor relations with the employer
2. get a type D visa before arrival
3. submit a complete package of documents in Spain
4. get residence cards in Spain.

The Blue Card of the EU gives highly qualified workers and their family members the opportunity to live and work.

6.  Temporary residence permit for work for a specific term

Another type of permit for obtaining a residence permit for a certain period.

7.  Temporary residence permit for self-employment

Appears to be self-employed when creating his business. It is necessary to confirm professional training and availability of finances and provide a business plan.

8.  Permit for temporary residence in the framework of transnational services

Foreigners who work in companies located outside the European Union and the European Economic Area and must come to Spain temporarily have, at least, nine months in this activity and in that company.

9. Permit for temporary residence, with the exception of a permit for work.

This allows its owner (over the age of 16) to temporarily live in Spain and carry out activities at the expense of a work permit. The applicant does not need an initial temporary residence and works permit to obtain this visa.

“Golden visa” program

Since the end of 2013, a law has been in force in Spain, according to which Ukrainians can obtain a residence permit according to a simplified procedure. What can you invest money in real estate – for 500 thousand euros, Spanish government bonds for 2 million euros; shares of Spanish companies for EUR 1 million. You can also deposit funds in the amount of 1 million euros on deposit in a Spanish bank. Investors receive permanent residence in Spain also when opening proceedings in Spain and creating jobs.

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