Roadmap · stage 12 of 12
Renewal deadlines and fees for each basis, a new TIE, larga duración after five years and the path to citizenship by residence.
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Step 236
The permit’s validity is stated in the authority’s decision and on the TIE card; the window for a general regime renewal opens two months before that date (article 64.1 of RD 1155/2024) [1].
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Step 237
A general regime renewal (no lucrativa, work, family reunification) is filed in the two months before the permit expires; filing on time keeps it valid until the decision (articles 64.1, 71.1, 80.1, 86.1 of RD 1155/2024) [1]. The application is also accepted within three months after expiry, but a fine of up to €500 is possible (articles 52.b and 55 of LO 4/2000) [2]. With electronic filing, fee 790-052 is paid at the moment of filing (article 2.3 of Orden PJC/617/2025) [3].
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Step 238
If more than three months have passed since the permit expired, it can no longer be renewed under the general regime: the regulation allows renewal only for the holder of a valid permit or within three months of expiry (article 64.2.a of RD 1155/2024) [1]. Your stay becomes irregular, which is not a minor offence under article 52.b but a more serious one (article 53.1.a of LO 4/2000) [2]. Your case needs reviewing: SOJ ICAB gives free guidance [3], and so does SAIER for people living in Barcelona [4].
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Step 239
To renew no lucrativa, you must have lived in Spain for more than 183 days in the calendar year, have funds for the new term and a seguro de enfermedad, enrol your children in school and pay the fee (article 64.2 of RD 1155/2024) [1]. The decision comes within three months, and silence means approval; the permit is renewed for two years, then the TIE within a month (article 64.7-64.9) [1]. With electronic filing, fee 790-052 is paid at the moment of filing (article 2.3 of Orden PJC/617/2025) [2].
In detail: full article · route card: no lucrativa · route card: renewal · glossary term
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Item 240
A renewed employment permit is issued for four years and allows any activity anywhere in Spain (article 81.1 RD 1155/2024) [1]. Grounds: the employment relationship continues, or one of the conditions of article 80 is met [1][2]. The worker pays 790-052 (section 2.2.3), and the employer pays €81.54 on 790-062 for the work permit (section 3.2.2); the decision takes three months, and silence means approval [2][3]. Appointments for in-person filing of EX-03 are booked through an online form [4].
In detail: full article · route card: work · route card: renewal · glossary term
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Item 241
A prórroga of a study estancia is filed electronically, in person or through a representative, at the Oficina de Extranjería of the province where the estancia was issued: within the two months before it ends or the three months after; if there is no decision within a month, the application is deemed refused (article 55 RD 1155/2024) [1]. The extension lasts as long as the course, but no more than a year; up to two extensions are allowed for higher education and post-compulsory secondary education, and one in all other cases [1]. You need matrícula for the new course, funds, insurance and the fee [1][2].
In detail: full article · route card: study · route card: renewal · glossary term
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Item 242
A graduate with a degree at EQF level 6 or higher (Grado) can stay in Spain for up to 24 months, without a renewal, to look for work or start a project (Disposición adicional 17 Ley 14/2013) [1]. The application is filed electronically with the Delegación or Subdelegación of the province within the 60 days before the estancia ends or the 90 days after; the degree, insurance and funds are checked through a declaración responsable; the decision takes 20 days, and silence means approval [1]. The fee is €10.94 on 790-052 [2].
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Item 243
A holder of a teletrabajo visa applies to UGE for a residence permit when 60 days remain before the visa ends and it is still valid [2]; the permit is issued for up to three years and then renewed for two-year periods as long as the conditions are still met (article 74 quinquies Ley 14/2013) [1]. Renewals are electronic only; filing extends the permit’s validity, including when you file within 90 days after it expires, at the risk of a sanction (article 76.3) [1]. Appeal: recurso de alzada within a month.
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Item 244
If one of the renewal conditions is not met, the authority takes into account a favourable informe d'esforç d'integració from the Generalitat (article 64.6 RD 1155/2024) [1]. You apply in person, preferably at the ajuntament where you are registered; the report is issued within up to 30 working days, free of charge; it assesses your knowledge of Catalan and Spanish and your attendance at courses on values; for a repeat report you need an A2 certificate or higher, or a document showing 90 hours of courses [2].
In detail: full article · route card: renewal
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Item 245
Once notified of the renewal, the holder requests a new tarjeta de identidad de extranjero in person at a Comisaría de Policía within one month (article 64.9 RD 1155/2024) [1]. The TIE fee on renewal is €19.30 on modelo 790 código 012 [2]. For the TIE, the Policía page lists form EX-17 and proof of payment [3]. The Delegación information note lists TIE issuance, toma de huellas and recogida as Policía procedures with cita previa [4].
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Item 246
National larga duración is granted after five years of legal, continuous residence in Spain; absences do not break the period if each lasts up to six consecutive months and they add up to no more than ten months over five years (up to eighteen for work) (article 183 RD 1155/2024) [1]. You apply at the Oficina de Extranjería of your province within the two months before your current permit expires; the decision takes three months, silence means approval, and the TIE follows within a month (article 184) [1][2]. Fee: 790-052, section 2.6 [3].
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Item 247
Besides five years of residence, larga duración-UE status requires regular and sufficient funds (for a family of two, 150% of IPREM plus 50% for each additional person, under the family reunification rules) and health insurance, public or private (articles 67, 176-177 RD 1155/2024) [1][2]. Years on a study estancia count as half if you are a resident when you apply [1]. Filing and the fee are the same as for the national status (section 2.6) [3].
In detail: full article · route card: renewal
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Item 248
Larga duración status ends after twelve consecutive months outside the EU (article 201.1.c RD 1155/2024); a former holder of larga duración-UE who has lived outside Spain for more than six years goes through a recovery procedure (article 186) [1].
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Item 249
Citizenship by residence requires ten years of legal, continuous residence immediately before the application; one year is enough if you are married to a Spanish citizen, and two years for citizens of Ibero-American and a few other countries (article 22 Código Civil) [1]. The application is filed electronically through the Ministry of Justice sede, with a fee of €104.05 on 790-026 [3]; the decision takes up to a year, and silence means refusal (article 11 RD 1004/2015) [2]. Instituto Cervantes exams: CCSE €85 [4], DELE A2 in Spain €138 [5].
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Item 250
The citizenship decision takes effect on condition that, within 180 days of notification, you appear before the Encargado del Registro Civil: you swear or promise allegiance to the King and the Constitution, declare that you renounce your previous nationality (except for the countries in article 24.1) and request registration in the Registro Civil (article 23 Código Civil, article 12 RD 1004/2015) [1][2]. Missing the deadline voids the decision [2].
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