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Long-Term Residence in Spain: The Ultimate 2025 Guide for UK Citizens
Confused by post-Brexit rules? Get expert clarity now.
Your Post-Brexit Future in Spain: Secure Your Long-Term Residence
Are you a UK citizen aiming to make Spain your permanent home? Discover how the Withdrawal Agreement protects your rights and how you can obtain long-term residence to live and work in Spain with complete peace of mind.
Stability and Security for Your Life in Spain
Since Brexit, securing your long-term residence status is more important than ever. It provides you with maximum legal security and key benefits for your future.
- Live and Work Without Uncertainty: Gain the right to reside and work indefinitely in Spain, under the same conditions as Spanish citizens.
- Protect Your Rights: Solidify the rights you acquired under the Withdrawal Agreement.
- Full Access to Services: Ensure your continued access to the Spanish public healthcare system, education, and social security benefits.
- Family Reunification: Smooth the path for your direct family members to join you in Spain.
- Permanent Peace of Mind: Forget about future complications and enjoy your life in Spain, knowing your status is secure and permanent.
What Is Your Starting Point?
For UK citizens, the process depends on whether you were already a resident in Spain before December 31, 2020.
CASE A: You were already a resident in Spain before the end of 2020.
Gather Your Documents:
- Official application form (Form EX-23): Correctly filled out and signed.
- Valid Passport: A complete copy.
- Your current TIE card proving your residency under the Withdrawal Agreement.
- Proof of continuous residence: An empadronamiento histórico certificate showing 5 years of registration.
- Proof of payment of the fee: Form 790, code 012.
Submit Your Application:
- In-person: At the Foreigners’ Office (Oficina de Extranjería) in your province or the relevant Police Station (prior appointment required).
- Online: With a digital certificate via the Mercurio platform.
Get Your New TIE Card:
- Once your application is approved, you must apply for your new TIE card, which will state “Residente Permanente” (Permanent Resident). This involves booking another appointment for fingerprinting.
CASE B: You want to become a resident after Brexit.
If you moved to Spain on or after January 31, 2020, you are not covered by the Withdrawal Agreement. You fall under the general immigration regime, just like citizens from other non-EU countries.
- First, you need an initial residence permit: This involves applying for a visa at the Spanish Consulate in the UK.
- After 5 years of continuous legal residence with your temporary residence permits, you can then apply for Long-Term Residence.
The process is similar, but the application form is EX-11, and you must provide documentation proving 5 years of legal residence with your previous temporary permits. Proving sufficient financial means and healthcare coverage throughout the period is crucial.
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FAQs
General Info
Is my old green "EU residence certificate" still valid?
While the green certificate still legally proves your residence, it is highly recommended to exchange it for the new TIE card under the Withdrawal Agreement. The TIE is a more robust, biometric photo ID that simplifies all administrative processes.
What are the "permitted absences" to maintain continuous residence?
To not break the 5-year continuity, your absences from Spain should not exceed 6 months per year, or a total of 10 months within the 5-year period (with exceptions for specific reasons like work assignments or serious illness). The rules for Withdrawal Agreement beneficiaries are generally more flexible.
Can I lose my long-term residence?
Yes. It can be terminated by an absence from Spain of more than 2 consecutive years, or by an absence from EU territory for 12 consecutive months if you hold the Long-Term EU version.
Do I have access to the NHS if I am a resident in Spain?
If you are a UK state pensioner, you can get access to Spanish healthcare funded by the UK via an S1 form. If you are a worker, you will contribute to the Spanish social security system, which grants you access to public healthcare.
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- One of our experts will contact you quickly to begin a thorough analysis of your case and guide you through the best process, step by step.
- You’ll learn what documentation you need to provide and can also contact us with any questions you may have.
- We’ll begin the process immediately and keep you informed of its progress, keeping you up to date with any notifications.
What documents do I need?
The documentation required varies depending on each case.
When you purchase one of the plans, we will analyze your case and contact you to inform you of the exact documentation you must provide.
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You can contact us at any time (during business hours and regarding the services you’ve purchased) by email or phone, whichever is most convenient for you.
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