🇪🇸 Spain · Permanent Settlement
Long-term residence - EU — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €900 |
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €22 |
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.inclusion.gob.es/en/web/migraciones/w/50.-autorizacion-de-residencia-de-larga-duracion-ue.
- Typical processing: ~90 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €900.
Do I need health insurance?
Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum monthly income
Health insurance
““disponer de seguro de enfermedad público o privado””
Criminal record
““Carecer de antecedentes penales””
Age range
Application fee
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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.