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Up until recently it has been necessary for any foreigner living in spain for any length of time to become legally resident here, however this is no longer the case for eu citizens.
Many people still apply for their Residencia when they decide to make spain their permanent home at it can make things easier for them and in many cases speed up the beurocracy that they get involved in.
The benefits to you in still applying for Residencia are...
- It prooves that you have the legal right to live and work in spain.
- Many financial institutions are still in the habit of asking for your Residencia details, like when you open a bank account or apply for a mortgage.
Applying for Residencia
There are two types of Residencia certificates : Temporary, for when you are planning to be here between 3 months and 1 year, and Permanent, which is valid for 5 years, but is renewable after that period.
The process of applying for your Residencia certificate is similar to that of getting your NIE and is done by going to the nearest provincial Police Station (Comisaría de Policía Provincial) that has a foreigners’ department (Oficina de Extranjeros). Most major towns in your province will have one of these.
Documents you will need to apply for your Residencia:
- Your passport
- 3 passport photographs
- A completed form for each person applying for Residencia (including children) called EX18, and you should be able to get a copy from any local Tobaccos, or you can download it online via this link - Residencia Application Form (PDF format)
- Proof that you live here (your Escritura, or your Rental Contract)
- Your NIE
- Payment of the 10 euro fee at the bank
As with every legal process that you undertake in spain, take photocopies of every document.
This is a lengthy process and involves a lot of waiting - both in submitting the application, and waiting for it to be processed. You should also be prepared for the fact that the legalities concerning Residencia seem to change frequently and should be prepared for slight deviations from the procedure listed above.
As with applying for your NIE, this is a proceedure that your Gestor or Lawyer can generally assist you with.
Please click here if you wish to Apply for Residential status as a Non - EU Citizen.
EDIT :
Click HERE to read about recent changes (06.05.2011) to the Residencia card for EU Citizens.
Eve : No, having residency isn't a requirement when legally importing your car, but you will still be obliged to get your residency when you have been here for 90 days, so it would be a good idea to get it anyway.
- If you take a look at our Motoring section you may find some useful advise that will help you further.
The reason I mentioned the Padron is because a small number of Town Halls will only issue a padron to those who are resident here in Spain.
You can click Here' to read a little more about the Padron.
Mylene, I would advise that he gets in contact with the Spanish Embassy in the Phillipines to resolve this as soon s possible - I suspect that it may just be the case that he has to re-apply for a new permit :
Dirección: 5th floor, A.C.T. Tower. 135Sen. Gil J. Puyat Av.1200. Makati, Metro Manila.
Teléfonos: 818 35 61 & 818 35 81
Shamsher, it may be of interest to you to click here and read How to Apply for Spanish Citizenship.
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