Renewals and long-term residence
Renewing on time protects all your rights. If you apply within the deadline, your permit is treated as extended until the decision.
Possible routes
Renew or improve your permit
Renewal
Apply in the 60 days before expiry or up to 90 days after.
Modification
From student to work, from employed to self-employed, or to another permit type.
Long-term residence
After 5 years of legal, continuous residence in Spain.
Renewal
- Filed in the 60 days before expiry or the 90 days after
- Filing outside the ordinary window may lead to a fine
- Contributions, contracts, means and children's schooling are assessed
Modification
- From student to residence and work
- From employed to self-employed, or the reverse
- From reunified family member to own permit
Long-term residence
- 5 years of legal, continuous residence in Spain
- EU long-term: also sufficient means and health insurance
- Card renewed every 5 years
Frequently asked questions
Can I work while my application is pending?
It depends. For a first application, generally not until it is granted. If you renew on time, your previous permit is extended until the decision and you keep your rights.
Tell us your case. We will tell you your route.
First assessment consultation at our Valencia office or by video call. You leave with a roadmap, the list of documents and a fixed written quote.