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EU Long-Term Residence Permit

Skilled Migration PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa. Remote Work

At a Glance

Processing Time

1 day – 3 months

Estimated Cost

EUR €44

Stay Duration

Indefinite

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Not specified

PR Pathway

Yes

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote work OK

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Living in Spain

Cost of Living
26% cheaper than United States
Avg Salary€22,000
Quality of Life
183/200
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Overview

Permanent residence for non-EU nationals who have resided legally and continuously in Spain for 5 years.

The EU Long-Term Residence Permit (Larga Duración) grants indefinite residency and full labor market access to non-EU nationals who have lived legally in Spain for five continuous years. It confers the same economic and social rights as Spanish citizens.

Applicants need sufficient income (at least 100% of the monthly IPREM) and health insurance. The physical TIE card is renewed every five years, but the underlying status is permanent. Spouses and children over 16 gain full work rights without a separate permit. EU mobility rights allow transfer to other Member States.

This visa is ideal for non-EU nationals with five years of settled legal residence in Spain who want permanent status, full work rights, and EU-wide mobility.

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Cost Breakdown

Application Fee (Model 790-052)EUR €22
TIE (Residence Card) Fee (Model 790-012)EUR €22
TotalEUR €44

Stay & Extensions

Status typePermanent / indefinite

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

5 years of continuous legal residence (absences up to 6 consecutive months / 10 months total in 5 years; 18 months if absences are work-related)

No criminal record in Spain or countries of residence in past 5 years

Sufficient fixed and regular income (at least 100% of IPREM per person; 150% for 2-person household)

Valid health insurance (public social security or equivalent private cover)

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Proof of 5-year continuous legal residence

Criminal record certificate (Spain and countries of residence in past 5 years)

Valid passport

Proof of sufficient income or financial resources

Proof of health insurance coverage

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Permanent status
  • Full labor market access
  • EU-wide mobility rights

Worth Knowing

  • Requires 5 years of continuous residence
  • TIE card must be renewed every 5 years
  • Criminal record
  • Absences exceeding legal limits

Application Process

1

Verify 5 years of continuous legal residence

2

Submit application up to 60 days before current permit expires

3

Pay Modelo 790-052 fee (€21.87)

4

Attend appointment if required

5

Pay Modelo 790-012 TIE card fee (€21.87) upon favorable resolution

6

Collect TIE card from National Police

Application Forms

Go to application portal
Modelo 790-052
Authorization application fee (Long-term Residence / EU Long-term Residence)
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Modelo 790-012
TIE card issuance fee (Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero)
Fill online

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