Residence card for EU citizens

Since Spain has become a member of the European Union, there are two different procedures to be followed for acquiring a resident permit, depending on the nationality of the person seeking residence. The "Régimen Comunitario Europeo" is for the E.U. citizens, while the "Régimen General" is for non-E.U. citizens.

 

This card is compulsory when you remain in Spain for a period longer than 183 days a year and you do not work; but if the case may be that you do work your residence card is not imperative but we do consider it is advisable (easier to operate with Spanish banks, to apply for grants, medical cover / National Insurance, convenient point tax wise, with regards to the Capital Gains Tax and the 5% retention should you sell your property in Spain in the future, ….)

Documents required in order to obtain the
RESIDENCE CARD FOR E.U. CITIZENS:

 

Application form

Valid passport or ID Card, and a photocopy of each.

Three photographs (passport size).

 

Residence card for non-EU citizens

Since Spain is a member of the European Union, there are two different procedures for acquiring a resident permit, depending on the nationality of the person seeking residence. The "Régimen Comunitario Europeo" is for the E.U. citizens, while the "Régimen General" is for non-E.U. citizens. This card becomes compulsory when you remain in Spain for a period longer than 183 days a year.

 

Although in case of non-E.U. citizens the documentation needed to obtain the residence card varies depending on the country of origin of the client.

 

Documents required in order to obtain the
RESIDENCE CARD FOR non E.U. CITIZENS:

 

The applicant must be present to apply for the residence card
Proof of payment of the residence fee
Medical Insurance
Residence Visa
Criminal Records Certificate
Three Photographs (passport size)
Official Medical Certificate
Evidence of financial backup