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What is required to renew the TIE?
In order to renew your TIE, you must meet all the requirements that you met when you initially obtained your card.
In other words, the exact requirements will depend largely on the type of authorization you hold.
And that is what we will analyze below…
However, there are several general requirements that regardless of your specific card must be present.
If you want to renew your residency, you must comply:
- Not have a criminal record in Spain or register minor crimes or problems with the police or Spanish justice. If you have had them, you must cancel first.
- Must not be a citizen of the European Union, Switzerland or the European Economic Area.
- Not be prohibited from entering the country.
- Present a valid and in effect passport.
- Be the holder of the residence permit you intend to renew and be within 60 days before its expiration or 90 days after its expiration.
- Must have health care in Spain. Social security or health insurance.
- In case of having dependent children, they must be in school while in Spain.
- Fill in the official application form.
- The amount of the fee will vary depending on your permit.
- Avoid prolonged absences outside Spain, as this is a clear reason for denial.
Let's see what the specific requirements are according to each particular case:
Renewal of residence and employment authorization
The first thing will be that you have a job and a valid offer during the period of the renewal.
However, collecting unemployment or assistance would also be valid.
Unless it is a permanent residence, this renewal will be for two years.
But there is another requirement that we must meet. We found three different cases:
The foreigner has been working for 6 months
In this first case, the most important thing will be to demonstrate that you have been working for a minimum of 6 months during the year prior to the renewal.
In the case of renewing a 2-year card, the period to demonstrate extends to 1 year of work activity in total (6 months per year).
The foreigner has been working for 3 months
In this case it will be essential that during the time that you have not worked, you can demonstrate that:
- You have been working (justified with unemployment registration).
- You can provide reasons why you have not worked for the company that made you the offer you used to process your initial card application.
- You are working at the time of renewal; with social security registration and with a salary equal to or higher than the minimum wage in Spain.
The foreigner has not been working
Finally, and as an exceptional case, a renewal is possible, even if the foreigner has not worked.
In this case, it will be essential that it meets the requirements to be grouped together
The renewal is processed by proving that the spouse can regroup the foreigner in question.
Renewal of residence and self-employment authorization
You must prove your professional activity is active and compliant.
No debts with the Treasury or Social Security. Must provide VAT and IRPF returns
You must continue operating as an independent worker to keep your work authorization
Spouse Support Option: You can renew based on your spouse's income if you stop your activity. This option converts your permit to residence only, removing your right to work
Renewal of work permit as a highly qualified worker
The renewal of your HQP permit depends on maintaining high-level professional standards and company compliance.
Salary: Minimum €40,000 - €50,000 per year (1.5x the average for the role).
Contract: Valid employment for the entire renewal period.
Company must be clear with the Tax Agency and Social Security.
If you have a new employer, we must submit their tax records and NIF.
Renewal of residence permit for family reunification
To extend your family's stay in Spain, you must maintain the same conditions as your initial approval.
You must have adequate living space. If you moved, a new Habitability Report is required.
Proof of 100% of the IPREM via employment contract, tax returns (IRPF), or bank certification .
Your marriage or partnership must remain valid and active.
Submit application EX-02.
Renewal of non-lucrative residency
The main change in your renewal is the duration: it’s now for 2 years. This means your financial requirements will also double to cover the full period.
Key Requirements:
- Proof of Funds: You must demonstrate a minimum of €67,200 in your bank account.
- Health Insurance: You must maintain your private coverage in Spain.
- Application Form: Use Model EX-01.
Renewal of long-term residency
It is not necessary to prove you have worked.
The only existing and crucial requirement will be to prove that you have been in Spain for 5 years continuously. That is to say, that you did not leave more than 6 months in a period of one year (not continuous); or that the total sum of departures in the whole period does not exceed 10 months.
Finally, you will have to prove that you are not prohibited from entering Spain, pay the relevant fee, and renew.
Renewal of a community card
You must maintain your link to the EU citizen and prove continuous residence in Spain.
Submit Form EX-19 and respect the permitted time limits outside of Spain.
Separation/Divorce: Renewal is possible if you lived together for at least 3 years during the initial 5-year period.
You can renew if you are working, collecting unemployment, or receiving welfare benefits.
If not working, you may renew through your spouse by proving they meet the financial requirements to support you.
When can I renew my NIE?
The law on foreigners of the general regime establishes that you can renew your card within 60 days before and 90 days after the expiration of your card.
However, we recommend that you start the process before the card expires.
You could be fined for the delay.
So, be aware of the administrative deadlines for renewal and start preparing everything well in advance.
