What is the European Union Citizen Registration Certificate?
This is the document that must be requested by Citizens of the European Union or of another State apart in the Agreement on the European Economic Area or of the Swiss Confederation who are going to reside in Spain for a period of more than three months.
Where is it regulated?
Royal Decree 240/2007, of February 16, 2007, on the entry, free movement and residence in Spain of citizens of European Union member states and other states party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area.
Where to apply?
In person at the Foreigners Office of the province where they intend to stay or take up residence or, failing that, at the corresponding Police Station, their registration in the Central Register of Foreigners.
When?
It should preferably be submitted within three months from the date of entry into Spain.
How long does it take to issue the document?
It is issued immediately and the document contains the following information about the applicant:
- Foreigners' Identification Number - NIE
- Names and surnames
- Nationality
- Address in Spain
- Date of registration
What is its validity?
Its initial validity is 5 years. At the time of renewal, it is permanent.
What documents are required?
- Application Form for Registration in the Central Register of Foreigners EU Residence (Form EX18)
- Proof of payment of fee model 790 Code 012, "Community Resident Registration Certificate or Residence Card of a family member of a citizen of the Union".
- Valid and valid passport or national identity card.
- Certificate of census registration
- Depending on the case (employee, self-employed, student or if the applicant does not work in Spain), it is necessary to prove the sufficiency of financial means and health coverage in Spain, in accordance with the provisions of art. 7 of Royal Decree 240/2007.
Blog written by by Liliana Zapata / Lawyer ICAM
