Can an EU citizen live permanently in Spain?


Can an EU citizen live permanently in Spain? Citizens of a Member State of the European Union and family members who are not EU Member State nationals acquire the right of permanent residence in Spain if they have lived there legally for a continuous period of five years.


What is the fastest citizenship in Europe?

Portugal allows any children born in the country to become citizens if their parents have been a resident in Portugal for at least one year. This law is by far the most lenient in Europe. Portugal is arguably the easiest European Country to immigrate to as it has several residence options.


How many years do you have to live in Spain to become a citizen?

The main requirement for Spanish citizenship by residency is to have been living in Spain for ten years with Spanish residence. During this time, you must not have travelled abroad for long periods of time. This is usually defined as more than three months, so short holidays and work trips are allowed.


How long can I stay in Spain as a EU citizen?

For the avoidance of any confusion, most EU nations are members of the Schengen area, which comprises 26 countries, but not all of the countries in Europe are members of the EU. That is why only European citizens from the 26 Schengen nations can enter Spain without a visa and stay for 90 days.