From EU Member State/EER

Residence from EU Member State/EER

Becoming a resident as a citizen of an EU member state or a country that is part of the European Economic Area (EER) in Spain is mandatory if you plan to settle there permanently or if you stay in Spain for more than three months. You become a resident when you are registered in the foreigner’s register (Registro Central de Extranjeros).

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From EU Member State/EER

How do I become a resident?

To apply for residence as a citizen of an EU member state or a country that is part of the European Economic Area (EER) in Spain, you must meet certain conditions.

Application Conditions

To apply for residence as a citizen of an EU member state/EER in Spain, you must meet one of the following conditions:

(1) You work in Spain as an employee or at least 3 months as autónomo (self-employed), or (2) you have sufficient financial means (at least €7,200 IPREM 2024) and have public or private health insurance that provides coverage in Spain.

Municipal Registration Certificate

The Certificado de Empadronamiento is proof of your registration as a resident with the municipality where you live in Spain. You need to do this at the municipality before becoming a resident. We can assist you with this step.

Certificate of Civil Registration

Upon approval of your residence application, you will receive a Certificate of Civil Registration (Certificado de Registro de Ciudadano de la Unión Europea). This is a green card-sized document and does not expire. After five years of continuous residence in Spain, you can convert this to a certificate of permanent residence (Certificado de Residencia Permanente de Ciudadano de la Unión Europea).

Permanent Residence Certificate

When you have lived in Spain for more than five uninterrupted years, you are eligible for the certificate of permanent residence (Certificado de Residencia Permanente de Ciudadano de la Unión Europea).

Tax Resident

If you spend more than 183 days in a calendar year in Spain, you become a tax resident and are required to file taxes in Spain. Registering as a resident in the foreigner’s register does not automatically make you a tax resident.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here you will find answers to frequently asked questions for citizens of an EU member state or a country that is part of the European Economic Area (EER). If your question isn't listed, you can chat with us. We'll assist you as quickly as possible.

How do I get health insurance?

You can obtain Seguros de Salud directly from an insurance company. Some well-known Spanish health insurers are Sanitas, Adeslas, and Asisa.

Will I get a TIE?

No, a TIE (Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero) is only for citizens of a country outside the EU or the European Economic Area (EER).

Upon approval of your residence application, you will receive a certificate of civil registration (Certificado de Registro de Ciudadano de la Unión Europea).

How do we work?

After submitting the application on our website, we will collect your information and prepare all necessary documents for you. We schedule the appointments and inform you of each step via SMS.

Do I need to attend the appointment myself?

It is necessary to attend the appointment in person. Although we do not accompany you to the appointment, we will provide detailed information on what to expect and how everything works. Of course, we will be available to support you during the appointments.

What are the conditions?

(1) You work in Spain as an employee or self-employed, or (2) you have sufficient financial means (at least €7,200 IPREM 2024) and have public or private health insurance that provides coverage in Spain.

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Resident EU
€247
VAT not included.
For citizens of an EU member state or a country that is part of the European Economic Area (EER).
We schedule the appointment with the Policía Nacional.
We handle the completion of all necessary official documents for you.
You must attend the appointment in person (the application must be done personally).
Instructions for the appointment.
Instructions for paying the fees.
Receive updates via SMS.
Certificado de Registro de Ciudadano de la Unión Europea.
Resident TIE
€447
VAT not included.
For citizens of the UK, Africa, Asia, North America, South America, or Oceania.
You must have a valid visa that is valid for more than six months.
We schedule the appointment with the Policía Nacional.
We handle the completion of all necessary official documents for you.
You must attend the appointment in person (the application must be done personally).
Instructions for the appointment.
Instructions for paying the fees.
Receive updates via SMS.
Tarjeta de identidad de extranjero (TIE).
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