How to Renew a Residence Permit in Spain Without the Right to Work

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How to Increase Your Chances of Renewing a Residence Permit in Spain:

We have tried to describe in detail how to renew a residence permit in Spain. If you are afraid of getting confused with the documents or do not speak Spanish well enough to communicate with government agencies, contact us. Leave a request for a consultation, and a Your Gestor employee will get in touch with you.

With us, the process of renewing a residence permit in Spain is easier and more reliable:

• As lawyers, we know exactly which documents to submit to get a positive decision.
• We will submit the documents remotely, no matter where you are currently located.
• We will take control of the consideration of your case and keep you informed.
• We will schedule a police visit for the issuance of residence cards on a day convenient for you.
• We will provide an escort for a police visit in the provinces of Valencia and Alicante.

When filling out the application for the renewal of a residence permit in 2024, indicate your current contact channels. Check them periodically to avoid missing any requests for additional information. This may be necessary if there are questions about the structure of your income or your length of stay in the country. In such cases, you will receive a letter (requerimiento) with a list of necessary documents, detailed deadlines (usually 10 days), and the procedure for their submission.

According to the law, the case for the renewal of a residence permit in Spain must be considered within 3 months. However, the response may be delayed depending on the province. Check the status of your application on the website.

If a positive decision (resolución favorable) is made, you will receive a notification via the contact channel specified in the application. Sometimes, the result is not sent out. In this case, it is sufficient to print a screenshot from the above-mentioned website showing that the renewal of the residence permit without the right to work has been approved.

Documents in foreign languages must be translated into Spanish by a sworn translator.

When your residence permit renewal in Spain is approved, schedule an appointment to submit your fingerprints at the police through the electronic government services website. You have already undergone this procedure when obtaining your initial residence permit. Now, it needs to be repeated to renew your Spanish resident card (Tarjeta de residencia).

Do not delay making an appointment, as the number of available slots is limited. Choose a date no earlier than the day after your previous card expires. If you come earlier, you will not be accepted.

Bring the following items to your fingerprint appointment:

• Old resident card;
• Passport (original and a scan of the main page);
• Application form EX-17;
• Proof of registration (volante o certificado de empadronamiento) dated within the last 3 months (original + photocopy);
• Receipt of payment for the state fee for the resident card issuance using form Modelo 790 Codigo 012;
• Passport-sized photo (foto carnet).

We do not recommend providing photos taken in Russia, as they likely won't meet the Spanish format.

Foto carnet — color document photos with a light background:

• Width: 26 mm, Height: 32 mm;
• Head height: about 23.5 mm;
• From the top of the head to the edge of the photo: at least 2 mm.

You will receive your new Tarjeta de residencia in approximately 30 days.
Keep in mind that while your new resident card is being prepared, you will not have valid travel documents for at least a month. Plan your trips accordingly. Remember, in case of an urgent need to leave Spain during this period, you will need to obtain a return authorization (Autorización de regreso).

Before renewing your residence permit in Spain, make sure you do not have any issues from this list:

Problems with your passport

1

Lack of sufficient funds

3

Frequently unavailable or have lived in Spain for less than 183 days

4

Legal issues or expired/absent insurance

2

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