Spain permanent residence
1 current source-backed permanent residence pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-07-15
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permanent residence route | Applicants generally need five years of legal and continuous residence in Spain immediately before seeking the status; national long-term residence permits indefinite residence and work under the same conditions as Spanish nationals. | 2026-07-13 | Official source |
Fees, processing times and requirements
Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.
| Route | Fact | Value | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permanent residence route | Application fee (residence) | 21.87 EUR | Official source |
| Permanent residence route | Application fee (residence card, residence) | 21.87 EUR | Official source |
| Permanent residence route | Processing time (standard, legal maximum) | 3 months | Official source |
| Permanent residence route | Years of residence required (general) | 5 years | Official source |
| Permanent residence route | Where to apply | in the country | Official source |
Can you work on this route?
Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.
| Route | Published work answer | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Permanent residence route | The same official page makes the work right part of the national long-term residence authorisation; the separate residence, criminal-record and other eligibility requirements remain conditions for obtaining that authorisation. | Official source |
| Permanent residence route | The Spanish Ministry page states that the national long-term residence authorisation allows the holder to reside and work in Spain indefinitely under the same conditions as Spanish nationals. | Official source |