In this article we are going to talk to you about the different long term stay visas that exist in Spain. We will give you all the details about how to apply for a long term visa and the main requirements depending on the one that best suits your situation.
A long-term visa is a visa that entitles you to reside in Spain for a period of more than 3 months. It differs from a short-term visa (Schengen visa), which is issued for a maximum period of 90 days (3 months).
With a long-term visa, once you arrive in Spain, you will be granted a residence permit – for 1 or 2 years – depending on the type. It should be noted that technically, these visas are called authorizations of residence in Spain (long term residence visa for Spain). It is understood that any visa with a duration of more than 3 months is a residence permit.
There are different types of long-term visas that you can apply for if you want to stay in Spain for a period of more than 3 months. To find out which one is the best to your situation, you should think about your purpose for coming to Spain:
Application for a long term visa is made at the Spanish Embassy or Consulate in your country of origin or your country of residence. Most of these visas must be applied for before traveling to Spain, although there are some, such as the investor visa (Golden visa) and the student visa, which can be applied for once you are already in Spain.
There are certain requirements that are common to all long-term visas. If you are interested, read on because there are differences compared to short-term visas:
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