Check the approval, passport, address and required application form
Arrange the applicable payment and compliant identity photographs
Book the correct police-office procedure
01
Before fingerprints
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.
- Check the approval, passport, address and required application form
- Arrange the applicable payment and compliant identity photographs
- Book the correct police-office procedure
02
At the appointment
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.
- Attend personally with originals and appointment evidence
- Fingerprints are captured for the card
- Keep the collection receipt and follow local instructions
03
After collection
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.
- Check name, NIE and validity dates immediately
- Carry the card as required while keeping approval records safely
- Start renewal planning before the underlying authorisation expires
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.