Confirm your lawful stay covers the filing date
Prepare the complete digital evidence before your permitted stay expires
Choose the correct employee or professional Social Security route
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Before you file
What matters is not only having the document, but showing how it proves the legal requirement. We organise the evidence so the dates, parties, amounts and work arrangements remain consistent.
- Confirm your lawful stay covers the filing date
- Prepare the complete digital evidence before your permitted stay expires
- Choose the correct employee or professional Social Security route
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Residence result
What matters is not only having the document, but showing how it proves the legal requirement. We organise the evidence so the dates, parties, amounts and work arrangements remain consistent.
- UGE handles the national residence application
- The statutory decision period is 20 days, although preparation and later formalities add time
- The permit may be granted for up to three years, limited by a shorter work arrangement
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After approval
What matters is not only having the document, but showing how it proves the legal requirement. We organise the evidence so the dates, parties, amounts and work arrangements remain consistent.
- Complete Social Security and municipal formalities as applicable
- Book fingerprints and obtain the TIE where required
- Track expiry and continued compliance for renewal
Income figures use the 2026 SMI (€17,094/year) and current UGE formula: 200% for the main applicant, +75% for the first family member and +25% for each additional member.
FAQ
Questions people ask before applying
What is the 2026 minimum income?
€2,849 gross per month for the main applicant, plus €1,068.38 for the first family member and €356.13 for every additional family member.
Can I apply from Spain?
If you are legally in Spain, you may apply directly for the residence authorisation through the Large Companies and Strategic Groups Unit (UGE).
How long can permission last?
The consular visa can be valid for up to one year. The residence authorisation can be granted for up to three years and renewed in two-year periods if the conditions continue.