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With regard to residence in Spain there are two types of legal status.The first is EU Legal Status which applies to the majority of European Union citizens. For citizens from other countries, Foreign Legal Status is applied.
This applies to nationals from Germany, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Croatia, Denmark, Slovakia, Slovenia, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Holland, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Poland, Portugal, the United Kingdom, the Czech Republic, Romania and Sweden. Also to nationals from Switzerland and the European Economic Space: Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein.
European Union or European Economic Area nationals must apply for registration on the Central Register for Foreigners. If residence is going to be longer than three months, they will be issued with a registration certificate. For this, proof of employment or of economic means must be provided.
EU legislation applies to the following relatives of the citizens of the countries mentioned:
The relatives of EU nationals do have to apply for the Residence Card for Relatives of a EU Citizen, and are subject to the same entry conditions as other foreign nationals. It is likewise necessary to provide proof of employment or economic means.
The permit they obtain is valid for five years.
The application authorises residence and to work for others or to be self-employed.
The registration certificate for EU residents can be applied for at the Foreign Nationals Department in the National Police Station.
The European Union Citizen's Relative's Card can be applied for at the Foreign Nationals' Office.
A foreign person can be in Spain in situation of stay or in residence situation.
Foreign Legal Status pertains to all foreigners who are not EU member state nationals or relatives of EU member state nationals and those who are not applying for asylum and refuge.
As a general rule all the Permits under Foreign Legal Status entail a previous concession of the corresponding visa which may be applied for at the Spanish diplomatic delegation in the countries of origin.
There are two types of permits: Work and Residence Permits and Residence Permits.
Residence Permits can be of the following types:
A permit for investigation and research is also available which does not imply residence but a time of stay.
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This card shows the Work and Residence Permit and the Residence Permit. It may be applied for when the permits have actually been obtained.
The card shows the photograph, fingerprint and Foreign National Identity Number (NIE) and other data.