Immigration Services

The legal deadline is 3 months, although in practice it can range from 2 to 6 months depending on the Government Sub-delegation and the type of permit. If the deadline passes without a resolution, some types of authorizations may be considered approved by positive administrative silence. At Gestoría Gala we actively follow up on every case.

Social rootedness allows people who have lived in Spain for at least 3 years without legal residence to regularize their status, by proving family ties or obtaining a positive rootedness report from their local town hall. A job contract of at least 30 hours a week or 90 hours a month is also required. It is one of the most common routes to regularization.

The general period is 10 years. It is reduced to 5 years for refugees, to 2 years for citizens of Ibero-American countries, Portugal, the Philippines, Equatorial Guinea, Andorra and Sephardic Jews, and to 1 year in cases such as marriage to a Spanish citizen, being the child or grandchild of a Spaniard, or having been born in Spain.

Generally you will need: a valid passport, photographs, the corresponding application form (EX-17 or whichever applies), paid fees, proof of sufficient financial means and, for work permits, up-to-date employment status. It is important to start the renewal at least 60 days before expiry. At Gestoría Gala we prepare all the paperwork and submit the application for you.

Yes, through the family reunification procedure. To reunite with parents (ascendants), the sponsor must hold long-term residence (or have renewed their permit for the second time) and prove financial means equivalent to 150% of the IPREM. The process can take between 3 and 6 months.

The NIE (Foreigner Identification Number) is the identification number Spain assigns to foreigners who have any connection with the country (economic, professional or social). It is requested at the Immigration Office or Police Station. It is needed to open bank accounts, buy property, work or carry out other procedures. At Gestoría Gala we handle it for you without you needing to attend an in-person appointment.