Long-term residence
Long-term residence authorizes indefinite residence and work in Spain, under the same conditions as Spaniards, once the requirements of legal and continuous stay are met.
Overview
Official guidance generally requires five years of legal and continuous residence in Spain to access long-term residence.
The absence history is also reviewed carefully. The official sheet states that continuity is not broken by absences of up to six consecutive months, provided the total does not exceed ten months in five years, or eighteen months for work reasons.
Requirements
- Five years of legal and continuous residence in Spain, except for special cases expressly provided by law.
- Absences kept within the official applicable limits.
- Valid passport and a coherent documentary file.
Common documents
- Official long-term residence form and proof of payment of the administrative fee.
- Full passport, current TIE or prior residence decisions.
- Documentation allowing verification of years of residence, absences and personal status.
Process
01
Residence count
We review card dates, residence decisions and absences to confirm whether you already qualify for long-term residence.
02
File
We prepare the form, fee and documentary evidence needed to file without gaps.
03
Submission
We submit the application and monitor any request for additional documents.
04
Card stage
We assist you during fingerprinting and issuance of the card.
FAQ
FAQ
Hispamar
Let's check whether you already qualify for long-term residence
We check years of residence, absences and previous cards before filing.