For Russian citizens who wish to obtain a residence permit in Spain, there are several ways, one of the simplest and most common is obtaining a residence permit based on income received in Russia. This allows you to become a resident of Spain without the right to work.
This type of permit document is issued to the applicant on the basis of his official financial savings earned and declared in Russia.
A document confirming sufficient legal income will allow you to obtain a residence permit in Spain, which will cover average expenses of at least 46 euros per day per person throughout the entire period of residence.
To obtain a Residence Permit in Spain, you must submit all the necessary documents to the Spanish Consulate in Russia. A full list of required documents can be found in the section “Visas to Spain”. It is important to remember that all documents must be valid for three months.
Many Russians face the fact that obtaining legal permits to live in Spain takes a long time. To have legal status, you must be a law-abiding resident of the country and work hard.
It is necessary to strictly follow the recommendations and avoid mistakes, as well as to receive and renew various certificates and documents in a timely manner. Spain has a strict bureaucratic order.
The Spanish authorities are deliberately tightening the requirements for foreign citizens who do not have the means to support themselves. They will compete for jobs in the country. At the same time, the authorities are loyal to wealthy foreigners who want to obtain a residence permit in Spain, but do not have the right to work.
This policy is particularly justified at the present time, when Spain is suffering from a severe economic and financial crisis. In the conditions of budget deficit and high unemployment, the Spanish government is trying to minimize losses.
The answer to the question “How to get a Residence Permit in Spain?” is not so simple. However, at present, this opportunity is available primarily to wealthy citizens of Russia.
Foreign citizens residing in the country without a work permit may in the future have the opportunity to obtain a residence permit with the right to contract employment as employees. This is possible if they have a valid residence permit and request an extension. That is, after legal residence in Spain for one year.
Also, residency or obtaining a residence permit of this type is allowed for Russian citizens who have visited Spain many times with short-term entry visas and, possibly, have property and a bank account here. All these additional details can significantly simplify obtaining the first legal permit.
However, the main and decisive factor for obtaining this type of residence is still the financial resources or income legally declared in the home country. And the larger their amount, the greater the chances of obtaining a residence permit in Spain.
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