Question
I want to move to Spain as an US Citizen what kind of visa can I apply to obtain the permanent residency in Spain?
Answers
These are the answers of some Facebook group members:
”Look on the website of the Spanish consulate for your area. They will list the possibilities and the requirements. You apply through them. If you don’t want/need to work then the non-lucrative visa is fairly easy as long as you have enough resources to qualify. Working complicates things a lot”
”Look on your local Spanish consulate website like mentioned. The main ones are Student visa, non-lucrative (if you don’t want to work) and digital nomad (if you can work remote). For the requirements, look under visa options of the consulate’s website”
”Look at the option of getting Non Lucrative Spain visa. After living here for 5 years, you can apply for Permanent Residency”
”You can’t get a visa that gives you permanent residency without qualifying for it year after year until residency is an option for that visa type”
Conclusion
In conclusion, according to Spainguru Facebook group members, moving to Spain from the US offers visa options like the Spanish non-lucrative visa for those not seeking work or digital nomad visas for remote work.
Permanent residency typically requires living in Spain for a specific period, often five years, under certain visas before applying. It’s essential to explore consulate websites for visa options and consider the qualifications and costs associated with each step toward permanent residency.
Make sure to read our article and downloadable pdf “Move to Spain: A Guide to Spanish residency types“.
