Hi. Can you let me know my options as a Nigerian student seeking to apply for Spanish permanent residency? I presently have my first NIE/student card which will expire in few months.
Thanks. O/
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Hi. Can you let me know my options as a Nigerian student seeking to apply for Spanish permanent residency? I presently have my first NIE/student card which will expire in few months.
Thanks. O/
Good morning, you will be able to change the nature of your residence permit in the event that you have held your student visa in Spain for at least 3 years.
Hi Marta, I have read on this forum that one needs atleast 5 years of residency status before being eligible for permanent residence ? Please confirm that it is only 3 years!Quote:
Originally Posted by Marta
In addition, I have also read that in general the student NIE is not considered as being a resident. So these years do not actually count. Is that so ?
Please confirm that it is only 3 years Hi Marta, I have read on this forum that one needs atleast 5 years of residency status before being eligible for permanent residence ?
Hello Curieroy,
You will be able to opt for permanent residency after 5 years of legal residence in Spain.
A student visa or ' tarjeta de estudiante' will not be considered for citizenship purposes.Quote:
Originally Posted by Shid
Dear Marta,Quote:
Originally Posted by Marta
Thank you for your response and happy Semana Santa.
I am a bit unclear about your comment. My student visa was for three months then I was issued a tarjeta de estudiante on arrival in Spain. The tarjeta is to serve me for a year. Now that I am planning to go for an MBA that would require that I extend my stay in Spain by a year, do I need to apply for a visa or how do I have a student visa in Spain for at least 3 years as you'd mentioned?
I look forward to your prompt response. Thank you.
Olu