Criminal certificates, civil records and apostilles can take several weeks
Employer registration or coverage certificates can be the longest lead item
Translate only after verifying the final, authenticated document
01
Preparation
What matters is not only having the document, but showing how it proves the legal requirement. We organise the evidence so the dates, parties, amounts and work arrangements remain consistent.
- Criminal certificates, civil records and apostilles can take several weeks
- Employer registration or coverage certificates can be the longest lead item
- Translate only after verifying the final, authenticated document
02
Decision stage
What matters is not only having the document, but showing how it proves the legal requirement. We organise the evidence so the dates, parties, amounts and work arrangements remain consistent.
- UGE residence applications have a 20-day legal decision period
- Consular timing varies by post, appointment capacity and local procedure
- An official request for more evidence can interrupt the practical timeline
03
After the decision
What matters is not only having the document, but showing how it proves the legal requirement. We organise the evidence so the dates, parties, amounts and work arrangements remain consistent.
- Approval is followed by Social Security, address and identity-card tasks where applicable
- TIE appointments and card collection vary locally
- Build travel plans around issued documents, not predicted dates
Income figures use the 2026 SMI (€17,094/year) and current UGE formula: 200% for the main applicant, +75% for the first family member and +25% for each additional member.
FAQ
Questions people ask before applying
What is the 2026 minimum income?
€2,849 gross per month for the main applicant, plus €1,068.38 for the first family member and €356.13 for every additional family member.
Can I apply from Spain?
If you are legally in Spain, you may apply directly for the residence authorisation through the Large Companies and Strategic Groups Unit (UGE).
How long can permission last?
The consular visa can be valid for up to one year. The residence authorisation can be granted for up to three years and renewed in two-year periods if the conditions continue.