Yes, professional immigration lawyers in Spain can help with preparing the required documents, checking your application, submitting appeals if necessary, and improving your chances of approval.

Applicants must have a clean criminal record, valid residence permits, and comply with immigration laws to avoid illegal status.

Yes, special permits exist for those contributing economically, scientifically, or culturally, or who hold an EU Blue Card with specific continuous residence in Spain.

You may qualify for the Spain Long-Term Residence Permit if you are a non-EU citizen who has legally resided in Spain for at least 5 consecutive years, with proof of stable income, valid health insurance, and a clean criminal record. Certain cases, such as marriage to a Spanish citizen or having a child born in Spain, may also grant eligibility.

The permit is valid for 5 years. Renewal is required every 5 years by applying for a new foreign national identity card (TIE). The permit can be renewed indefinitely as long as you continue meeting the legal requirements.

The Spain Long-Term Residence Permit (also called long-term stay authorisation) allows non-EU citizens to legally live in Spain for more than 90 days. It is issued for 5 years and can be renewed indefinitely.

The application must be submitted personally at the Spanish embassy or immigration office with all required documents; decision takes up to 3 months.

The Spain Long-Term Residence Permit gives you the right to work and study in Spain, access public healthcare and social security, travel freely within the Schengen Area, and after 5 years, apply for permanent residency or Spanish citizenship.

Valid passport, EX-11 form, proof of sufficient economic means, health insurance, clean criminal record certificate, and residence permit if applicable.