Publication date: 25.05.2024
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Registration of residence permit in EU countries : how to get a residence permit in Spain?
Issuance of a residence permit in EU countries
The issue of obtaining a residence permit (residence permit) in the countries of the European Union is relevant for many citizens of Ukraine, especially after the start of the armed conflict in 2022. Among the countries that provide the possibility of obtaining a residence permit, Spain stands out due to its open policy towards displaced persons.
Temporary protection in the European Union
According to Directive 2001/55/EC of the Council of the European Union, citizens of Ukraine who were forced to leave their country due to war have the right to temporary protection in EU countries. This protection allows Ukrainians to live, work and study in the EU for one year, with the possibility of extension up to three years, without the need to apply for asylum. In Spain, this protection is realized through several steps, which may differ depending on the circumstances of each individual case.
Issuance of temporary protection in Spain
To obtain temporary protection in Spain, the following steps must be taken:
Make an appointment. To start the process, you need to make an appointment at one of the Reception, Accommodation and Further Referral (CREADE) centers. In Spain, these centers are located in Barcelona, Madrid (Pozuelo de Alarcon), Malaga and Torrevieja. You can make an appointment by calling the respective centers.
Application submission. An application for temporary protection must be submitted at the reception at the CREADE center. You need to have with you documents that confirm the identity and the circumstances that caused the need to obtain protection.
Obtaining permission. After submitting the application and reviewing the documents, the applicant is issued a temporary residence permit with the right to work. This permit is valid for the duration of the temporary protection.
Access to services. Recipients of temporary protection have the right to health care, social assistance and education for children on a par with Spanish citizens.
Specific life situations
Situation 1: Family with children
The Petrov family arrived in Spain in March 2022. After making an appointment at CREADE in Barcelona, they applied for temporary protection. Two weeks later, they received a residence and work permit. Their children were able to start their studies at the local school without problems, and their parents got access to health services and help in finding a job.
Situation 2: Student
Oksana, who studied at one of the universities in Kyiv, was forced to leave Ukraine because of the war. She applied for temporary protection at CREADE in Malaga. Oksana received a residence permit and was able to continue her studies at one of the Spanish universities, receiving a scholarship and access to medical services.
Advantages of temporary protection
Obtaining temporary protection in Spain provides a number of advantages for displaced persons:
The right to work: The ability to work both under a contract and as an individual entrepreneur.
Social assistance: Access to social services, including assistance in the reception system.
Medical care: The right to receive medical services.
Education for children: Children up to the age of 18 have the right to education under the same conditions as Spanish citizens.
How to get help?
If you need legal help or advice on obtaining a residence permit in Spain, we advise you to contact the professional lawyers and lawyers of the "Consultant" marketplace. They will provide qualified assistance in the preparation of documents, explain all the nuances of the process and help find optimal solutions for each specific situation.
Don't wait and get help today to secure a stable and secure future for yourself and your loved ones in Spain.
