🇪🇸 Spain · Free Movement
EU Citizen Registration Certificate — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Work experience | 2+ years |
| Language level | B1 |
| Age range | 18–40 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €12 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://sede.policia.gob.es/portalCiudadano/_en/tramites_extranjeria_tramite_certificadoregistro_ciudadanoue.php.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Work experience
Language level
Age range
Application fee
Open to all nationalities
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-09.