Visa and residence document checklist

What do you need to do? Choose an option First applicationRenew my permissionChange my permissionProtection and other procedures

Which exact procedure are you applying for? Select the procedure Non-lucrative residence visaInternational telework visa (DNV)Study / training visaFamily reunification visa (after authorisation)Employee work visa (after authorisation)Self-employment visa (after authorisation)Visa for a family member of a Spanish citizenSchengen short-stay visaAudiovisual-sector stay visa (over 90 and up to 180 days)Initial international telework residence authorisation (UGE)Initial higher-education authorisation in SpainInitial Spanish-citizen family residence authorisation in SpainInitial residence and self-employment authorisationInitial employee residence and work authorisation (employer)Family reunification authorisation (sponsor)Residence for job searching or starting a business projectResidence authorisation for internshipsNon-lucrative residence renewalEmployee residence and work renewalSelf-employment residence and work renewalStudy authorisation extensionSpanish-citizen family residence renewalInternational telework residence renewal (UGE)Family reunification residence renewalEU citizen registration certificateEU citizen family residence cardPermanent residence under EU free-movement rulesNational long-term residenceEU long-term residence in SpainResidence based on EU long-term status in another member stateTemporary residence for exceptional circumstances. Arraigo socialTemporary residence for exceptional circumstances. Arraigo sociolaboralTemporary residence for exceptional circumstances. Arraigo socioformativoTemporary residence for exceptional circumstances. Arraigo familiarTemporary residence for exceptional circumstances. Arraigo de segunda oportunidadTemporary residence on humanitarian grounds: victim of the offences specified in Article 128(2)Temporary residence on humanitarian grounds: serious illnessTemporary residence on humanitarian grounds: danger on return to apply for a visaWork authorisation for employment with humanitarian residenceWork authorisation for self-employment with humanitarian residenceResidence for cooperation with police, prosecutors or courts, or national securityExceptional residence on grounds of public interestExceptional residence on grounds of cooperation with labour authoritiesProvisional residence and work authorisation for foreign women victims of gender violenceDefinitive residence and work authorisation for foreign women victims of gender violenceProvisional residence and work authorisation for foreign women victims of sexual violenceDefinitive residence and work authorisation for foreign women victims of sexual violenceResidence and work for cooperation with non-police administrative authorities against organised networksResidence and work for cooperation with police, prosecutors or courts against organised networksResidence and work for a trafficking victim based on cooperation with authoritiesResidence and work for a trafficking victim based on personal circumstancesApplication for international protection (asylum or subsidiary protection)Temporary protection application for people affected by the conflict in UkraineNational residence authorisation for highly qualified professionalsResidence authorisation for highly qualified EU Blue Card holdersEntrepreneur residence authorisationInitial residence for family members of Law 14/2013 holders (other than DNV)EU research residence authorisationNational research residence authorisationICT-EU intra-corporate transfer residence authorisationNational intra-corporate transfer residence authorisationAudiovisual-sector residence authorisation (over 180 days)Change from residence permitting work (under one year) to employee residence and workChange from residence without permission to work (under one year) to employee residence and workChange from residence without work permission (at least one year) to residence and employmentChange from seasonal residence to residence and employmentChange from residence without work permission (at least one year) to residence and self-employmentChange from seasonal residence to residence and self-employmentChange from residence permitting work (at least one year) to employee residence and workChange from residence permitting work (at least one year) to self-employed residence and workChange from EU/Spanish-citizen family residence to non-lucrative residenceChange from EU/Spanish-citizen family residence to residence and employmentChange from EU/Spanish-citizen family residence to residence and self-employmentChange from EU/Spanish-citizen family residence to residence exempt from work authorisationChange from study or training stay to residence and employmentChange from study or training stay to residence and self-employmentChange from study or training stay to residence exempt from work authorisationChange from student-family stay to family-reunification residenceAllocation of a foreigner identification number (NIE) on requestForeigner Identity Card (TIE): first issueForeigner Identity Card (TIE): card renewalForeigner Identity Card (TIE): replacement after theft, loss, destruction or damageForeigner Identity Card (TIE): status or personal-data change

Choose the specific application. A visa, initial authorisation, renewal and TIE are different procedures.

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Which consulate covers where you live? Choose a consulate London New York Another consulate Washington, DC

Use the consulate responsible for where you legally live. It may not be the closest office.

Applicant Adult applicant (18 or over) Adult accompanying family member Minor main applicant EU / EEA / Swiss citizen or EU-law family case Minor accompanying family member 17-year-old higher-education applicant

Prepare a separate checklist for each person, including accompanying family members.

How do you work? Not applicable / not selected Employee Self-employed professional Owner who controls the company

An employee has an employment contract. An independent professional provides services to clients.

Study activity Higher education Post-compulsory secondary Specialised healthcare training Spanish/co-official language School mobility Volunteering Language assistant (NALCAP) Au pair

For a family application, choose the principal student's activity.

Intended study stay Select if studying 91–180 days Over 180 days Up to 90 days — separate route

Count the whole intended stay in Spain, including days before and after classes.

Family relationship Not applicable / choose if family Spouse Registered/stable partner Minor child Adult dependent child — individual criteria Dependent ascendant — route-specific

Select the applicant's relationship to the worker, student or family member they will join.

Adult child's age Choose age 18–25 years 26 or older

Use the age at the time of application. Check any age-boundary advice in your result.

Spanish sponsor's residence Select for Spanish-family route Already resident in Spain Both resident in the selected consular district

Choose whether your Spanish relative already lives in Spain or will move with you from the same consular district.

Self-employment renewal ground Choose ground Continuing the activity Qualifying relative's resources Granted cessation protection Involuntary termination (dependent self-employment) Qualifying public benefit

Choose the circumstance you can support with documents. Seek advice if you are unsure which applies.