Residence permit grant trends 2025: requirements and documents

Identity documents

Full valid passport and copies of all pages with data and stamps. If you already have an NIE, include the card or prior resolution. For residence permit trends, details must match forms and fees exactly.

Official forms

Use the correct form (EX) with no corrections. For visas, the official consular form from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Always download the current version.

Proof of legal ground

Depending on the procedure: contract, admission letter, investment proof, prior authorisation or civil certificates. Each item must be original or certified copy as required.

Translation and legalisation

Documents not in Spanish generally need sworn translation and, unless exempt by treaty, apostille or consular legalisation. See /en/documentos/sworn-translation-documents/.

Insurance, means and criminal records

Health insurance without Spain exclusions, proof of financial means and criminal record certificates from country of residence and long-stay countries when required.

Fee and filing

Attach proof of fee payment (790-052) with correct personal data. File a complete application: a single missing document often triggers a ten working-day correction request.

Final checklist

Check that names, dates and passport numbers match across all documents. Bring originals and copies to the appointment. An organised file speeds up processing of residence permit trends.

Step by step

1. Identify required documents.
2. Pay the correct official fee.
3. Book appointment or file online.
4. Submit complete application.
5. Complete fingerprints and TIE collection if applicable.

Requirements

• Valid passport.
• Completed official form.
• Proof of fee payment.
• Registration or proof of address.
• Sworn translation if document is not in Spanish.