Through Form EX13, you can receive a document that allows the departure and subsequent return to Spain abroad, with the condition that your residence or stay permit must be in the process of renewal or extension. In Spain, this document is called “Autorización de Regreso”.
What are the conditions to apply?
The cases to request a re-entry permit are the following:
- You are the holder of a residence or stay permit and the extension or renewal procedures of your card have been initiated, which enables you to remain in Spanish territory within the legal term.
- You are the holder of a valid foreign identity card (TIE) and submitted a duplicate request (due to theft, loss, destruction, or by rendering it useless).
- Having proof that the trip responds to a situation of emergency and exceptional reasons concur. You must also have a favorable resolution of the initial permit of residence/stay and is in process of issuing the Foreign Identity Card (TIE).
In which cases can a Re-entry Permit be denied?
This authorization will not be granted to foreigners who are prohibited from leaving Spain or whose freedom of movement has been restricted by the Judicial Authority as a precautionary measure or in an extradition process, or when there is a final sentence.
What is the documentation to submit along with Form EX13?
The documents that must be accompanied by the application Form EX13 are:
- Copy of the complete passport or registration card (“cédula de inscripción”) and a valid travel title.
- Copy of the application for extension or renewal or of the Foreigner Identity Card.
- In the event that the initial residence or stay permit has been granted and the Foreign Identity Card is in process, documentation must be provided that proves that the trip is made due to a situation of emergency and exceptional circumstances.
Where should the application be submitted?
The place of submission of the application will be any public registry and should go addressed to the Immigration Office or the Police Station corresponding to the province in which the foreigner resides.
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