If you’ve made the decision to come and live in sunny, wonderful Spain, fantastic decision but now you must legally make it your home.
The Spanish government’s definition of ‘permanent’ is if you’re in the country for a total of 183 days per year. If you are, then you are classed as being a tax resident of Spain.
The things you need to get full Spanish Residency card
This is the document that officially registers you as living in Spain. It is issued at the appropriate Foreigner’s Office or police station depending on where you live You can usually obtain your residencia on the same day that you apply, providing you have all the necessary paperwork. What this consists of varies from region to region, so always check beforehand with the national police station in your area. This usually, this consists of: NIE, or your foreigner’s tax number Your S1 form if you are a pensioner or proof of Spanish health insurance if not Proof of fee payment for the residencia application (paid at any Spanish bank) The completed residency application form EX19 (see below)
The Ex19 for above has to be the original form in spanish. the above photo is so you know what it looks like
Passport Two passport size photos Proof of income
ALWAYS bring the original and a copy of each document in the list above. You must be able to demonstrate that your life in Spain is financially sustainable. You will be expected to show bank statements that cover the previous three months and that you have a monthly income of above €800 per person.
If you are below pension age and you have come to Spain to work then your employer should provide you with a job contract and it is also possible to get a un certificado de vida laboral – from your local social security office.
If you are under pensionable age, then you must have proof of Spanish health insurance if you are not going to work. The insurance must be fully comprehensive and you may also need to show proof of payment.
if sucessful this can be completed in the same day, you will walk away with an A4 green certificate with a pop out little credit card sized green card DO NOT LAMINATE THESE.
it will look like this;
Congratulations you are now a legal resident in spain and most of the hard work is complete. next we wil talk about SIP card your medical health card.
If you have had any problems or questions then email me.
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