Steps for obtaining a Spanish residence permit

In this article we are going to talk about our experience of successfully submitting documents for more than 1000 clients and will do our best to show the concrete steps you might need to follow, starting from the decision to obtain a residence permit in Spain until you finally receive your residence card.

As with many legal issues, the whole process has many nuances and conditions, which might tip the scales in your favor, so to speak, or result in wasted time and money, in the worst case. There are many questions people usually ask us when they want to move to Spain. For example, what medical insurance is required? What type of coverage? How should you cover all your expenses through the bank account? Do you need a health certificate? What documents need to be translated into Spanish? Do I need an apostille? Can any translator do it? What is the validity period of bank certificates? Is a criminal record certificate required for all cases? How can your family members apply for a residence permit? And so, and so on.

Above mentioned questions are only the tip of the iceberg, and depending on the situation there might be a lot more. Fortunately for our clients, we have clear answers for all of them. We regularly follow changes in Spanish immigration legislation, so we are familiar with all the nuances of applying for different types of residence permits. So, where should I start? Here's a list of actions you should follow if you need help in obtaining a residence permit in Spain, and you have decided to work with our company:

1. You come to our office or contact us online or by phone.
2. We consult you and choose the best immigration option, sign a contract.
3. After signing is complete, you make payment to the settlement account of our company with the issuance of an invoice, which is usually 50% of the total amount.
4. Next, it's time to prepare and collect all the documents necessary for your case.
5. After that, we send them digitally to the Spanish immigration authorities.
6. After receiving a positive decision, we will sign you up for fingerprinting at the local office which deals with foreign citizens (extranjería).
7. Finally, you obtain a Spanish resident card – TIE, tarjeta de identidad de extranjero.
8. You make the rest of your payment.

The average time of registration of residence permit from the moment of submission of documents to your receiving TIE card usually takes around 80 days.

The cost of all types of residence permits - is 3500 euros including VAT (IVA in Spanish). Renewal of residence permit - is 750 euros (including IVA).

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