European Union permanent residence
This post is about how to renew your EU permanent residence after expiration.
If you are applying for EU residency for the first time, you should check this article:
FAQ about Applying for EU Permanent Residence
Note: EU residency is not the same as EU family member rresidency, please do not confuse them.
Are there any income requirements for the extension of EU residence?
According to Article 154 of the Spanish Aliens Act, there is no economical requirement for the renewal of EU residence. There is no need to provide additional documentation such as proof of financial means, health insurance, etc. when applying for a replacement. Instead of going through a time-consuming approval process, you can go directly to the police station to apply for a residence card (fingerprinting).
Be aware of the time limit for leaving the EU for residency purposes
Current Spanish law stipulates that the holder of an EU residence may not leave the EU territory for more than 12 months at a time. During this period, the person can stay in other EU countries and does not necessarily have to live in Spain. If the absence from the EU exceeds the legal limit, then the residence is nullified.
Steps to extend your EU permanent residence
1.Click here to access the government website to schedule an appointment.
2.Bring all the documents to the police station at the scheduled time to be fingerprinted. Remember to get a receipt when you are done.
3.Normally, you can get your resident card after one month. However, since the workload varies from one police station to another, you can ask yourself.
What documents are needed to extend my EU residence?
1.A receipt for the online appointment time.
2.Administrative Fee Payment TASA 790-012. Note: It is 790-012, not 790-052.
Related article: Guide to fill out TASA 790 012
3.The original residence card.
4.The original passport.
5.Two photographs.
6. In addition, an application form (Ex-17 version) is required for fingerprinting. Some police stations can fill it out on the spot, so you can make your own inquiries and in case of uncertainty it is advisable to fill it out yourself and bring it with you. Click here to download the Ex-17 form from the official government website.
7.Proof of residence. If the address hasn’t changed, you don’t need to bring it with you. Just state it when you are fingerprinted.
