Spain is one of the European countries with a high level of security, medicine, education, and, in general, a high social and economic level. Here you can plan your life for several years ahead. There is no corruption at the household level (in government agencies, schools, and kindergartens, you will not need to resolve issues outside the law). In addition, the local population is tolerant towards representatives of different nations. Therefore, the country is often chosen for emigration and departure for permanent residence. Of course, the question arises of how difficult it is to obtain citizenship in Spain, what steps need to be taken for this, and what documents to collect.

Permanent residence (the term is not official) is often understood as a residence permit, which is granted after a foreigner has lived in Spain on a temporary residence permit for more than five years. After that, he has the opportunity to obtain a permanent residence, which can be renewed every five years, if there is no goal of obtaining citizenship in this country. This choice is associated with the need to renounce the citizenship of the country of origin since dual citizenship is prohibited under Spanish law.

The concept of permanent residence is closely related to residence permits. It is quite difficult to get a primary permanent residence permit issued for a year in Spain, you need to go through a lot of formalities. Buying a home is not a requirement for obtaining citizenship in Spain, but the possession of real estate or sufficient material resources to purchase it can facilitate and simplify the paperwork.

Among the most popular temporary residence permits in Spain are:

- tourism;

- education in the country.

With a tourist visa, a foreigner can stay in Spain for up to 90 days out of 180, for citizens of non-EU (Schengen) countries. In total, you can stay on a tourist visa for up to 180 days per year. A student visa entitles you to study in Spain and allows you to stay in the country for the entire duration of your studies.

There are several types of residence / temporary residence permits in Spain:

1) Primary residence permit in Spain;

2) Updated residence permit;

3) Ordinary residence permit;

4) Permanent residence permit in Spain;

5) Emergency residence permit;

6) Residence permit in connection with family reunification.

In addition, a residence permit in Spain is divided into a residence permit in Spain with the right to work (work permit visa) and without the right to work.

To obtain a residence permit in Spain, you must first apply for a long-term national visa D.

Find out the reasons for obtaining it in Spain:

1. Legalization based on settlement. If an immigrant had to live in Spain for more than three years, then if he has a work contract, he can apply to the migration service to obtain a residence permit.

2. Purchase of real estate (the number of investments should be specified, now - from 500 thousand euros) or investments in the Spanish economy (the so-called "Investor's Golden Visa").

3. Availability of a sufficient number of stable financial sources at home - from business, rental of premises, etc. Now from four living wages per month.

4. Marrying a citizen of Spain. On this basis, not only permanent residence but also work in the country is automatically allowed.

5. Registration of a working contract.

6. Program of intercorporate transfer (Intra Company Transferee).

7. Business immigration to Spain. Spanish start-up visa for innovative entrepreneurs.

8. Departure for training. After three years of student residence, it becomes possible to obtain a residence permit with the right to work.

9. Family reunification - spouses, children, family members in need of guardianship, financially dependent parents over 65 (each case is considered on a case-by-case basis).

10. Obtaining refugee status.

In each case, the migration service also considers additional conditions for approval or refusal to obtain a residence permit (for example, a criminal record or insufficient funds).

To obtain a golden visa, you must meet the following requirements:

- age not less than 18 years;

- a valid passport;

- availability of medical insurance;

- confirmation of financial independence (the amounts can be clarified in consultation with a specialist);

- confirmation of investments (for example, an extract from the cadastral register, a notarized contract for the sale of real estate).

The Golden Visa entitles you to live and work in Spain.

After obtaining a residence permit, the migrant becomes a legal resident of Spain, and after five years they can receive permanent residence, after another five years, they can begin the immigration naturalization process - obtaining Spanish citizenship.

Requirements for the applicant for permanent residence:

- residence from 5 years in the status of a residence permit;

- no criminal records and debts (taxes, social);

- the presence of a permanent source of income in Spain;

- cannot be absent from the country for more than six months a year.

For all issues of obtaining a residence permit, permanent residence of any country, in particular Spain, it is better to contact a legal consultant, since up-to-date information can be updated, respectively, advice and assistance from a specialist will protect you from wrong steps, loss of time and money.