{"id":19086,"date":"2020-01-20T13:50:39","date_gmt":"2020-01-20T13:50:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/europeanmoving.info\/?p=19086"},"modified":"2021-04-09T09:08:58","modified_gmt":"2021-04-09T09:08:58","slug":"moving-to-spain-permanent-residency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/europeanmoving.co.uk\/en\/moving-to-spain-permanent-residency\/","title":{"rendered":"Moving to Spain: Residency and Work Permits"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"moving-to-spain-residency\"<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Plan on moving to the sunny land of Spain?<\/h2>\n

If so, coming to grips with all the formalities, concerning your residency status is one of the first things you should deal with. Generally, it is much easier for EU citizens to obtain a permanent residency in Spain, while for non-EU nationals the process may be a little more complicated and lengthy.<\/h2>\n

In this blog post, we will cover all the essentials for working and living in Spain as an EU national, from applying for NIE to obtaining permanent residency. Let\u2019s dive straight in!<\/h2>\n

 <\/p>\n

Registration with the Foreigner\u2019s Office <\/b><\/h2>\n

If you are residing in a country that is a member of the European Union, you do not need to apply for a visa or a work permit to study, work or live in Spain. All that is required to move to Spain and take a new job there is to hold a valid national ID card or passport. An important thing to note here is that you can freely stay in the country for a period of up to 3 months. Yet, you\u2019ll need to register your presence with the Central Register of Foreigners (Registro Central de Extranjeros)<\/em> within the first 3 months of your arrival in the country.<\/p>\n

The registration at the Foreigner\u2019s office can be completed in the local office in the province you\u2019re living, as well as in the local police station. You may find the full list of documents you\u2019ll need to bring here.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Obtaining an NIE <\/b><\/h2>\n

An equivalent of the tax identification number in Spain, the NIE (N\u00famero de Identificaci\u00f3n Extranjero)<\/em> number is obligatory for all foreigners who plan on carrying out legal and financial activities in Spain. For example, you\u2019ll need an NIE if you want to open a local bank account, buy property, arrange utilities, register a business and more.<\/p>\n

You can apply for your NIE number once you\u2019ve moved to Spain and to the relevant Spanish National Police Station, or you can also submit your application to the Spanish embassy in your home country. Click here<\/a> to find the full list with requirements and documents.<\/p>\n

<\/h2>\n

Registering with the Local Authorities<\/b><\/h2>\n

Everyone who is moving to Spain for work, retirement or simply to enjoy the bohemian, free-spirited way of living, is required to register with the Municipal Registry, <\/span>known as <\/span>Padron Municipal<\/span><\/em>. To do that, you will need to present:<\/span><\/p>\n