Immigration case statistics in Spain: deadlines and fees

· Last fact-check: 2026-08-24

Direct answer

The Ministry of Inclusion and INE publish series on residence and work authorisations, visas and roots permits. Figures show trends by permit type and province, usually with a publication lag.

Key facts

  • Aggregated data by authorisation type.
  • Significant variation between provinces.
  • Does not identify individual cases.
  • Useful as context, not as a guarantee of outcome.

Our explanation

Tasas aplicables

Municipal or state fees, processing times and certificate validity.

Dónde pagar

Municipal fee at town hall or modelo 790 for immigration procedures.

Plazos de tramitación

Varies by province; administrative silence does not always apply.

Validez de certificados

Renew registration certificates if they expire before a decision.

Planificación

Allow margin between obtaining documents and filing deadline.

Actualización de tasas

Check current amounts on BOE or official site before paying.

FAQ

Can I know my approval odds?

Not reliably; each case is individual.

Data by nationality?

Some series break down country of origin; others show totals only.

Does it include asylum?

International protection is often published in separate series.

Publication frequency?

Annual or quarterly depending on indicator; read methodological notes.

Official sources

Verified primary references. Our explanation is independent and does not replace official regulations.