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lang=\"BG\">.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2fd0a0d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2fd0a0d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"><h3><strong>Immigration to Spain<\/strong><\/h3><p>Increased significantly in the beginning of the 21st century. In 1998, immigrants accounted for 1.6% of the population, and by 2009, that number had jumped to above 12% \u2014 one of the highest in Europe at the time. Until 2014, the numbers were decreasing due to the economic crisis, but since then, immigration to Spain has increased again since 2015 and immigrants now account for 12.8% of the Spanish population, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/United_Nations\">United Nations<\/a>. As of 2018, there were over 5,947,106 foreign-born people in <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Spain\">Spain<\/a>, 12.8% of the total population. This makes Spain one of the world&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_sovereign_states_and_dependent_territories_by_immigrant_population\">preferred destinations to immigrate to<\/a>, being the 4th country in Europe by immigration numbers. Spain attracts significant immigration from <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Latin_America\">Latin America<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Eastern_Europe\">Eastern Europe<\/a>. The fastest-growing immigrant groups in 2017 were <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Venezuelan\">Venezuelans<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Colombians\">Colombians<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Italians\">Italians<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ukrainians\">Ukrainians<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Argentinian\">Argentinians<\/a>.<\/p><p>The population of Spain doubled during the 20th century due to the spectacular demographic boom in the 1960s and early 1970s. The birth rate then plunged by the 1980s, and Spain&#8217;s population became stagnant, its demographics showing one of the lowest <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sub-replacement_fertility\">sub-replacement fertility rate<\/a> in the world.<\/p><p>During the early 21st century, the average year-on-year demographic growth set a new record with its 2003 peak variation of 2.1%, doubling the previous record reached back in the 1960s when a mean year on year growth of 1% was experienced This trend is far from being reversed at the present moment and, in 2005 alone, the immigrant population of Spain increased by 700,000 people.<\/p><h3><strong>Migration policies<\/strong><\/h3><p>Migration can contribute to development through the <strong>elaboration and application of migration policies in the countries of origin, transit and destination which carry out a concerted and appropriate management of migratory flows<\/strong>.<\/p><p>The first responsibility in this sense resides in the countries of destination. However, it is also necessary to count on the involvement of countries of origin and transit.<\/p><p>Given this situation, it is also essential to meet the needs of these countries of origin and transit, and, based on those needs, to provide them with the technical and financial assistance necessary so that they may create or upgrade their capacities. The migration policies of these countries must form an integral part of national development plans or strategies that also address aspects or facets linked to migration. Support for the construction, in countries of origin and transit, of such migration policies must also be integrated within international co-operation policies, promoted on the part of the developed countries and international organizations. Therefore, the orderly management of migration should be carried out within a framework of <strong>shared responsibility <\/strong>and <strong>co-operation <\/strong>with the countries of origin, transit and destination, working towards a <strong>concerted and coherent management of migratory flows<\/strong>. These migration policies are necessary for all of the parties involved, be they countries of origin, transit, or destination, because if they are not interconnected, they will be inefficient. Within such a scenario, an appropriate migration policy would be based on an <strong>integrated approach <\/strong>to migratory flows, which, necessarily, must consider<\/p><p><strong>different fields of action: General (countries of origin, transit and destination): 1) <\/strong>The creation of <strong>sources and systems of statistical information referring toall aspects of the migratory phenomenon e.g. flows and diasporas. <\/strong>Obtaining, analysing, and interpreting data on the different aspects of migration should lead to evidence-based formulation of appropriate migration policies. <strong>2) Ensuring that migration follows legal channels, promoting legal migration, and providing a fair response to the needs involved. <\/strong>Irregular migration brings with it the drama of loss of human life, the abuses linked to human trafficking, and a situation of vulnerability and absence of rights in the country of destination. Only legal migration, properly managed, and which makes it possible for the immigrant to enjoy integration and full rights, can contribute to development in the countries of origin. Therefore, it is important for the countries of origin to facilitate legal migration, co-operating with the host countries to reduce irregular entries. This problem must be approached at the point of origin, through the collaboration and co-ordination of all the operative services involved in this area from the different States forming part of the migration routes. Measures should be adopted aimed at improving their capacities in managing migratory flows and the fight against irregular immigration, through border control and surveillance, security in identity and travel documents, the readmission of emigrants who have entered in an irregular manner, and the fight against the mafias and networks trafficking in human beings. Moreover, potential emigrants should be informed regarding the risks involved in irregular emigration.<\/p><p><strong>Countries of destination: 1) <\/strong>Integration policies: Adequate integration of immigrants in the host society improves their capacity to act as a development factor in their countries of origin. Therefore, it is necessary to delve deeper into those aspects of the integration process that have the greatest impact on immigrants\u2019 capacity to act as agents of development in their countries of origin.<\/p><p><strong>Reception <\/strong>programs: introduction to the host society, and initiatives aimed at improving their fluency in the local language.<\/p><p><strong>Employment <\/strong>integration programs: training programs for developing professional aptitudes and facilitating adult education; access to employment, promotion, and equality of treatment; intermediation mechanisms in the labour market; support and consulting services for business activities, etc.<\/p><p><strong>Educational integration <\/strong>programs: access to compulsory education, facilitation of non-compulsory education. Programs of integration into <strong>social life<\/strong>: access to housing, social services, and health services. Programs promoting <strong>participation <\/strong>in the life of the host country (trade unions, parents\u2019 associations, civic associations) and support for the development of <strong>associative bodies <\/strong>for the immigrant population, fostering co-operation between native and immigrant organizations. Programs promoting <strong>equality of treatment and non-discrimination <\/strong>in access to public or private goods and services.<\/p><p><strong>2)<\/strong> Polices that promote <strong>return migration <\/strong>and <strong>temporary mobility of emigrants, <\/strong>enabling them to finish their studies and\/or work for a limited period of time in countries of destination, later returning to their countries of origin, where they can put into practice the knowledge and skills acquired, thus contributing to the development of their home countries. Some measures able to promote such temporary mobility of emigrant students and workers include:<\/p><ol><li><strong>a) <\/strong>An adequate <strong>migration legislation <\/strong>and <strong>visa policy<\/strong>, providing greater mobility of those competencies having an impact on the country of origin, cutting red tape, and favoring efficient management, without a reduction in security.<\/li><li><strong>b) <\/strong>Incentive measures, such as agreements on the <strong>transfer of pensions and health benefits <\/strong>via recognition of contribution periods.<\/li><li><strong>c) <\/strong>Programs promoting <strong>work visits <\/strong>to the country of origin.<\/li><\/ol><p><strong>3) <\/strong>Measures <strong>supporting voluntary returns<\/strong>, always based on the free decision of immigrants to return to their home country, and linked to a project of integration into economic activity in the country of origin, through such activities as self-employment, small and medium-sized businesses (SMB), or family firms. Such measures should be coordinated in migrants\u2019 country of origin as well as that of destination, and involve the creation of mechanisms and partnerships to: Provide information, orientation, and consulting services regarding resources and return incentives. Analysis and assessment of the technical and financial viability of the project. Support financing: micro credits, public co-financing, remittances, etc. Accompaniment: orientation and consulting services during the startup phase and first year of the life of the project in the country of origin. It should be taken into account that a major factor in the success of return programs depends on the existence of minimal conditions of stability and confidence in the political and economic\/financial system of the country of origin as well as support for these kinds of programs on the part of the Governments of migrants\u2019 countries of origin.<\/p><p><strong>4) Incentives providing alternatives to the brain drain <\/strong>suffered by many countries of origin. This brain drain can be combated not only through measures promoting return migration and temporary mobility of emigrants, and support measures for voluntary returns, but also through reinforcing the countries of origins\u2019 educational capacities, increasing employment opportunities, and improving the employment conditions of specialised workers, as well as promoting possibilities for professional promotion and the establishment of adequate salaries. Moreover, countries of destination should adopt an ethical code which involves renouncing the massive recruitment of professionals in certain developing countries susceptible to a negative impact on their development conditions, especially in the healthcare sector.<\/p><p><strong>5) <\/strong>Policies promoting <strong>co-development <\/strong>(intimately linked to integration policies): Strictly speaking, state-sponsored measures aimed at promoting collaboration with <strong>diasporas and immigrant associations <\/strong>in the host countries are of high importance, in order to make it possible for them to participate in the decision making process and the elaboration of migration policies, including all aspects pertaining to integration and the maximization of the positive impact on development in countries of origin, identifying needs and possible spheres of action. In this process, immigrant associations can be assisted and empowered in carrying out specific development actions in their communities of origin (education, health, infrastructures, etc.); it is also possible to support linking such initiatives to the communities of origin, through the eventual creation of <strong>transnational networks <\/strong>and <strong>public-private alliances<\/strong>, featuring the participation of local authorities, associations of emigrants\u2019 families, business organizations, and local savings and loan co-operatives. From a broad co-development perspective, it is essential to become fully conscious of the basic role of, and need for, immigration in the economy and demography of the host countries, and for the host countries to assume the development objectives of the countries of origin as being part of their own concerns and needs. application of <strong>migration policies <\/strong>for the appropriate management of migratory flows should occupy a vital position within the definition of <strong>wide-ranging development policies, <\/strong>of national development plans and strategies that also address aspects or facets linked to migration, so that the positive impact of migration on their own development may be maximised, and the negative consequences minimised. It would be a question of establishing migration ministries, institutes, or public services, which would be in charge of drawing up these policies and putting them into practice. Support for the construction, in countries of origin and of transit, of such migration policies must also be integrated into the international co-operation policies promoted on the part of developed countries and international organizations. Some of the spheres of action where they could operate are detailed below.<\/p><ol><li><strong>I) Skills creation for the appropriate management of migratory flows, through legal and institutional reinforcement and providing human and material resources for migration services:<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>A) Information and orientation <\/strong>services, furnishing information regarding: Legal migration channels, existing mechanisms and legal framework for migration in the country of destination. Needs of the labour market in the country of destination: sectors requiring workers, occupations whose needs are not met by locally available workers, necessary qualifications, language skills, etc. Living conditions (social and cultural life, transportation, housing, democratic values) and working conditions (workers\u2019 rights, salaries, trade unions, collective bargaining, training) in the host country. Risks in opting for irregular migration: loss of rights, exploitation, human trafficking, loss of one\u2019s own life.<\/li><li><strong>B) <\/strong>Mechanisms for <strong>training at the point of origin<\/strong>, such as occupational training for adapting to a different job and learning the language of the host country.<\/li><li><strong>C) <\/strong>Perfecting <strong>recruiting <\/strong>and personnel selection processes for migrant workers, through greater transparency and the participation of social agents from the countries of origin.<\/li><li><strong>D) <\/strong>Services that ensure the <strong>protection and integration of emigrants and their families<\/strong>. In many countries, such as El Salvador, Morocco, and the Philippines, there are already high-level civil servants who look after their countries\u2019 emigrant communities abroad. The <strong>use of new information and communication technologies <\/strong>can be a useful instrument aimed at disseminating information on available job vacancies and providing information.<\/li><li><strong>E) <\/strong>The establishment of <strong>Emigration Observatories <\/strong>to analyse the trends and impact of migration in countries of origin.<\/li><li><strong>F) <\/strong>The <strong>training of personnel <\/strong>for migration management.<\/li><li><strong>G) <\/strong>The creation or modification of <strong>legislation, policies, <\/strong>and <strong>migration programs <\/strong>able to improve the management of migratory flows and the protection of emigrants\u2019 rights, and to guarantee the readmission of persons in an irregular situation in their countries of destination.<\/li><li><strong>II) Promoting business skills in emigrants and their families, <\/strong>giving them access to financial institutions, providing them with skills in management and other issues involved in setting up a business, and providing financial assistance, if necessary. An entrepreneurial spirit can be promoted in the country of origin or of destination through remittances or the return flow of emigrants, or both at once; moreover, the <strong>constitution of transnational business ties <\/strong>can be promoted.<\/li><\/ol><p><strong>III) <\/strong>The promotion of initiatives aimed at making it possible for <strong>remittances <\/strong>to have an impact on the development of the communities to which they are sent. Such initiatives are developed in a separate paper.<\/p><p><strong>All of these courses of action need to part of migration policies designed as the result of a process of dialogue and negotiation amongst the countries involved<\/strong>. This process must be oriented towards putting into practice a cooperative management of migration, based on the idea that all of the countries affected by it recognise the lines of reasoning, and the advantages and incentives, which justify their involvement in this negotiation and concerted management. From Spain\u2019s point of view, it is essential to highlight the <strong>integrated approach <\/strong>that must be the driving force behind these migration policies; in other words, it is important to underline how <strong>all of these spheres of action complement each<\/strong><strong> other, <\/strong>as well as the importance of maintaining <strong>coherence in those policies <\/strong>regarding migration issues, which encompass all of these areas. Most especially, there should be coherence between the actions aimed at building skills for the appropriate management of migratory flows in countries of origin and transit, and those aimed at managing the entry of emigrants into their countries of destination. These policies are intertwined and should always be based on the principles of involvement of the countries of origin and transit, partnership and association, and joint responsibility amongst the countries of origin, transit and destination of migration. <strong>All these policies should, moreover, be long lasting, and long-term. <\/strong>States must design policies that look towards the future.<\/p><p><strong><em>*literary source: MINISTERIO DE ASUNTOS EXTERIORES<\/em><\/strong><\/p><h3><strong>Humanitarian care:<\/strong><\/h3><p><a href=\"http:\/\/extranjeros.mitramiss.gob.es\/es\/atencionhumanitaria\/index.html\"><strong>http:\/\/extranjeros.mitramiss.gob.es\/es\/atencionhumanitaria\/index.html<\/strong><\/a><\/p><p>This section contains information on the Humanitarian Attention program that, within the scope of the Ministry of Migration, manages the Directorate General Inclusion and Humanitarian Attention. The Humanitarian Attention Program is aimed at addressing the state of need of immigrants in vulnerable situations due to physical deterioration and lack of social, family and economic support that reach the Spanish coast or form part of settlements that involve serious social and health risks and require immediate action programs for its correction. This Humanitarian Assistance program is managed, within the scope of the Ministry of Migration, by the Directorate General Inclusion and Humanitarian Attention and is implemented with its own means, through the Temporary Immigrant Stay Centers (CETI), located in Ceuta and Melilla and through specialized non-profit social entities, which are subsidized by the Directorate General Inclusion and Humanitarian Attention. The granting of subsidies for the development of the programs is carried out in accordance with the General Subsidies Law 38\/2003, of November 27, articles 22.2 and 28. The regulatory framework is contained in Royal Decree 441\/2007 , of April 3, which approves the regulatory rules for the direct granting of grants to entities and organizations that carry out humanitarian assistance actions for immigrants.<\/p><h3><strong>International Protection and Asylum:<\/strong><\/h3><p><a href=\"http:\/\/extranjeros.mitramiss.gob.es\/es\/ProteccionAsilo\/index.html\"><strong>http:\/\/extranjeros.mitramiss.gob.es\/es\/ProteccionAsilo\/index.html<\/strong><\/a><\/p><p>Within the scope of the Secretary of State for Migration, the General Directorate for Inclusion and Humanitarian Assistance is entrusted, among other functions, with the development and management of a system of integral reception and integration of asylum seekers, refugees, stateless persons, persons received by temporary protection regime and other subsidiary protection statutes.<\/p><h3><strong>Refugee Shelter Center (C.A.R.):<\/strong><\/h3><p><a href=\"http:\/\/extranjeros.mitramiss.gob.es\/es\/ProteccionAsilo\/index.html\"><strong>http:\/\/extranjeros.mitramiss.gob.es\/es\/ProteccionAsilo\/index.html<\/strong><\/a><\/p><p>They are public establishments destined to provide accommodation, maintenance and urgent and primary psychosocial assistance, as well as other social services aimed at facilitating coexistence and integrating in the community people who apply for asylum in Spain or obtain refugee or displaced status in Spain and that lack the financial means to meet their needs and those of their family. Regulatory Regulations The Regulation of Organic Law 4\/2000, on the rights and freedoms of foreigners in Spain and their social integration makes reference in article 264.2 to specific programs aimed at foreigners who have the status of asylum seekers or stateless status, refugees , stateless persons, beneficiaries of protection. In addition, the Ministerial Order of January 13, 1989 regulates the Shelters of Refugees and Asylees and the Resolution of July 6, 1998 approves the Basic Statute of the CAR and develops Order 13-1-1989, which regulates them. Beneficiaries People who meet any of the following conditions may be beneficiaries of the Refugee Shelter Centers of the General Directorate for Inclusion and Humanitarian Assistance: Have requested or be a beneficiary of international protection in Spain. Be in possession of the relevant document that proves your status as an applicant or beneficiary of international protection of the status of statelessness or temporary protection in Spain. Having applied for international protection and not being admitted for processing the application, when a Member State has accepted the responsibility of examining its asylum application under Council Regulation (EC) 343\/2003 of February 18, 2003 establishing the criteria and mechanisms for determining the Member State responsible for examining an asylum application filed in one of the member states by a third-country national, during the period established to manage the transfer to the country that has accepted its taking over. In all cases the following requirements will apply: Lack of work or financial means to meet your needs and those of your family. Not suffer from communicable diseases or physical or psychological disabilities that can alter the normal coexistence in the center. Express acceptance of the regulations governing the center. Length of stay the stay in the centers will last six months, unless the administrative file is resolved prior to the course of this period. In case of refusal resolution, the beneficiary will have fifteen days to leave the center. Exceptionally, and for reasons of necessity, prior report from the technical team, the Directorate of the center may propose to the General Directorate of Inclusion and Humanitarian Attention the authorization, once only, of an extension of stay until notification of the resolution of the file of asylum. Its duration will depend on the individual characteristics of each case, following the proposal of the center&#8217;s management in a motivated manner. Services and benefits Accommodation and temporary maintenance. Information and advice on new situation. Orientation for its incorporation into the educational, health and social system. Psychological attention. Specialized social care and management of complementary financial aid. Development of courses for language learning and basic social skills. Guidance and intermediation for professional training and job placement. Occupational and leisure activities and free time. Activities to raise awareness and disseminate the actions of the C.A.R. addressed to the host society. Financial assistance to CAR beneficiaries 865-2006 Regulatory rules CM aid2015 Resolution aids Centers2017 Resolution helps Centers. The maximum amounts established for each type of aid will be the same and in the same terms as those established in the 2015 Resolution. Object Allow the beneficiary to solve the most peremptory personal and \/ or family needs, as well as provide him with adequate means to ensure his greater personal autonomy and future social integration. Beneficiary Requirements be an applicant or beneficiary of international protection. Deadline Aid for personal and transportation expenses may be requested from the moment the beneficiary enters the center and depending on his personal situation. Other expenses may be requested throughout the beneficiary&#8217;s stay at the center, when the circumstance that gives rise to it occurs. Request The request signed by the applicant will be addressed to the person responsible for the General Directorate of Inclusion and Humanitarian Attention, which contains the personal data of the same, the purpose and needs that are intended to cover.<\/p><h4><strong>Requirements for traveling to Spain<\/strong><\/h4><p>Be in possession of a valid and valid passport or travel document. The document must be valid until three months after the expected date of departure from the territory of the Member States and must have been issued within the previous ten years. Citizens of any State of the European Union, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein only need a valid National Identity Document or passport. The UK and Ireland do not belong to the Schengen area and require a passport. In the case of being a minor and traveling with the DNI, it must be accompanied by a parental permit. Be in possession of a valid and valid visa: This requirement is applicable to third-country nationals included in the list of countries subject to the visa requirement for the crossing of the external borders, provided they are not in possession of a valid residence permit or a valid long-term visa issued by another Member State. \u00a0Foreigners holding a valid residence permit or a valid long-term visa issued by another Schengen State may circulate for a maximum of 90 days, in any period of 180 days, through the territory of the other Schengen States, provided they are in possession of a valid and in force passport or travel document, justify the purpose and conditions of your stay as well as the sufficiency of financial means for your support during the period of stay in Spain and prove not to pose a danger to public health, public order, national security or international relations of Spain or other States with which Spain has an agreement in this regard. Likewise, they will not be required to appear on the national list of ineligible persons in the Member State concerned.<\/p><p>In any case, at police controls, access may be denied (even with a valid passport and \/ or visa) in the following cases: &#8211; Tourist or private trips. In these cases, the presentation of any of the following documents may be required:<\/p><ol><li>Document justifying the accommodation establishment or an invitation letter from an individual, if staying at his home, issued by the Police Station corresponding to his place of residence.<\/li><\/ol><p>IMPORTANT: In no case, the invitation letter will supply the accreditation by the foreigner of the other requirements for entry.<\/p><ol start=\"2\"><li>Confirmation of the booking of an organized trip with itinerary.<\/li><li>Return ticket or tourist circuit. For the accreditation of economic means, the provisions of Order PRE \/ 1282\/2007, of May 10, on economic means, the disposition of which must be accredited by foreigners in order to enter Spain, will be taken into account. The minimum amount to be credited is 90 euros per person per day, with a minimum of 810 euros or its legal equivalent in foreign currency.<\/li><\/ol><p>&#8211; Travel of a professional, political, scientific, sports or religious nature or for other reasons.<\/p><h4><strong>RESIDENCE PERMITS &#8211; DO YOU ACTUALLY NEED TO APPLY FOR A RESIDENCE VISA? <\/strong><\/h4><p>We need to divide the answer between the two different groups of foreigners.\u00a0If you are a citizen from a European Union country or from the European Economic Area (EEA) or from Switzerland, you just need to get your Identification Number in Spain (NIE) and your EU registry certificate. But a visa or a residence permit won\u2019t be required in order to stay legally in the country for the long run. <a href=\"https:\/\/balcellsgroup.com\/move-to-spain-as-an-eu-citizen\/\">EU citizens don\u2019t need a visa to live in Spain<\/a>. But what happens if you are not from the EU, EEA or Switzerland? Then, <strong>as a Non-European Union citizen you will need to get your visa<\/strong> in order to work and live legally in the country. In that sense, there are three different types or residency cards in Spain. And you will get one or the other depending on how long you stay in the country:\u00a0<\/p><h4><strong>SHORT TERM VISA<\/strong><\/h4><p>The <strong>short-term visa or Schengen visa<\/strong> allows non-EU citizens to stay in the country for 90 days. It is also called tourist visa. Bear in mind that most permits can\u2019t be obtained under a tourist visa. This means that, as a rule, you can\u2019t come to Spain with a short-term visa and get your residence permit afterwards; you need to apply from your country of origin. Nevertheless, there are some exceptions.\u00a0<\/p><h4><strong>TEMPORARY RESIDENCY<\/strong><\/h4><p>If you are planning to live in Spain for the long run, this is the option you should apply to. The <strong>temporary residency<\/strong> encompasses all the different types of residence permits you have available. They will grant you the possibility to legally live and work in the country for 1 or 2 years. Once that period finished, and if you still meet the initial requirements, <strong>you can renew your temporary residence permit<\/strong> for an additional year or two.\u00a0<\/p><h4><strong>PERMANENT RESIDENCY<\/strong><\/h4><p>After 5 years of living uninterruptedly in Spain with your permit or visa, you won\u2019t have to renew it anymore. And that is because then you will be eligible to <a href=\"https:\/\/balcellsgroup.com\/permanent-residency-in-spain\/\"><strong>apply for the permanent residency<\/strong><\/a>, a permit that will allow you to live and work in Spain indefinitely. Furthermore, it is the gateway for <a href=\"https:\/\/balcellsgroup.com\/how-to-get-the-spanish-citizenship\/\"><strong>Spanish citizenship<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p><h4>Uniform Schengen visas<\/h4><p>This visa allows stays in the Schengen area of \u200b\u200bup to 90 days (in any 180-day period) for reasons of tourism, business, family visit, medical treatment, for studies, non-work placements or volunteer activities of less than 3 months , or for other non-profit activities. It also allows territorial and airport transit.<\/p><h4><strong>RESIDENCY IN SPAIN FOR NON-EU CITIZENS<\/strong><\/h4><p>Let\u2019s now explore into greater detail the <strong>different residency options any non-EU citizen has<\/strong>.\u00a0There are <strong>different types of visas and residence permits in Spain<\/strong>:<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.exteriores.gob.es\/Portal\/es\/ServiciosAlCiudadano\/InformacionParaExtranjeros\/Paginas\/TramitesDespuesDeSuEntrada.aspx\">http:\/\/www.exteriores.gob.es\/Portal\/es\/ServiciosAlCiudadano\/InformacionParaExtranjeros\/Paginas\/TramitesDespuesDeSuEntrada.aspx<\/a><\/p><h4><strong>NON-LUCRATIVE VISA<\/strong><\/h4><p>Let\u2019s say that you do not want to work in Spain. You would like to <a href=\"https:\/\/balcellsgroup.com\/how-to-retire-to-spain\/\">retire in the country,<\/a> or you just have enough means so that you do not need to embark in any economic activity.this a type of <strong>visa for non-EU citizens<\/strong> that does not allow lucrative activities from the applicant in Spain. However, the <strong>economic conditions<\/strong> of the applicant must be steady. The <strong>non-lucrative visa<\/strong> is for someone with a <strong>good economic situation<\/strong> who wishes to stay <strong>more than three months is Spain<\/strong>.<\/p><p><strong>Law on Visas for Entrepreneurs:<\/strong> <strong>This Act is aimed at investors, entrepreneurs, highly skilled professionals, researchers, and workers performing inter-company business operations, including their spouses and children under 18. The Act facilitates a swiftness of processing, generally establishing a resolve within 10 days for all visa applications relevant to this law.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><h4>Residency Visa for Highly Skilled Professionals (TAC)<\/h4><p>Application for this visa requires that the company carries out the processing of the Residency Permit, issued by the Large Enterprise and Strategic Economic Unit in Spain and granted by the General Directorate of Immigration, in advance.\u00a0<\/p><h4>Residency Visa for Training or Research (RIN)<\/h4><p>This visa contemplates the mixed case relating to foreigners wishing to perform activities of training, research, development and innovation in public or private institutions.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p><h4>Visa for professional employment transfer (TTI)<\/h4><p>This visa may be processed for those foreigners who move to Spain as part of an employment, professional or vocational training on the grounds of a relationship with a company established in Spain or in another country.<\/p><h4>Residency Visas for Family Members (RFI)<\/h4><p>The new law establishes that\u00a0spouses and children under 18 years of age, or elderly individuals unable to provide for their own necessities due to their state of health, that\u00a0are united with\u00a0or accompany the applicant, may apply for a Residency Visa.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p><h4><strong>INVESTOR VISA<\/strong><\/h4><p>Many of the residency permit application procedures can be tough: a lot of documents and requirements. In order to solve this situation, the <a href=\"https:\/\/balcellsgroup.com\/golden-visa-spain-2019\/\"><strong>Golden Visa<\/strong><\/a> was created. You just need to invest 500.000\u20ac in Spanish real estate and you will easily get your residency. The <strong>investor permit<\/strong> may be one of the easiest ways to start living in Spain.<\/p><h4><strong>STUDENT VISA<\/strong><\/h4><p>Do you want to do your masters or Ph.D. in Spain? Are you planning to conduct any kind of research in the country? Then the <a href=\"https:\/\/balcellsgroup.com\/student-visa-in-spain\/\"><strong>student visa<\/strong><\/a> is for you. This residence permit allows non-EU citizens to study or conduct research in Spain. You can also work and do an internship with this visa. Furthermore, another of its advantages it that you can transition towards a work permit afterwards, eliminating the complex work visa requirements.<\/p><h4><strong>WORK PERMIT<\/strong><\/h4><p>Depending on your situation and the job offer you have, there are <a href=\"https:\/\/balcellsgroup.com\/how-to-get-the-work-permit-in-spain\"><strong>different types of work visas<\/strong><\/a> you can apply to. Each has its own requirements and the application differs.<\/p><h4><strong>FAMILY MEMBER OF AN EU CITIZEN: <\/strong><\/h4><p>Under this immigration procedure, European Union citizens living in Spain can bring with them their relatives that are non-EU nationals. The <a href=\"https:\/\/balcellsgroup.com\/family-member-eu-citizen\/\"><strong>residence permit as a family member of a Europea Union citizen<\/strong><\/a> is usually formalized after constituting a civil partnership with the non-EU national or a marriage. Furthermore, parents and children of the European Union citizen can also benefit from the right to get their residence and work authorization as relatives.\u00a0<\/p><h4><strong>SPANISH RESIDENCE PERMIT TROUGH MARRIAGE<\/strong><\/h4><p>Getting married with a Spanish national (or with an EU citizen) will help you get your visa in Spain easily. 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