Return Permit
Return permit
According to art. 5 of RD 557/2011, those non EU citizens who wants to enter Spain from a country outside Schengen area, while applying fot extension of his residence permit or applying for the new ID card for foreigners (TIE), will need to apply for a return permit.
The return permit will be valid for no more than 90 days from the expiration of the residence or stay permit, if requested prior to said expiration.
In the event that it is requested at a time after the expiration of the residence or stay permit, the return permit will be valid for no more than 90 days from the date it was granted.
The return permit will be issued by the National Police Stations, you will need to apply for an appointment.
Documents to prepare:
- EX13 Form
- Copy of the passport (all pages)
- Copy of the resolution for the renewal of the study permit or proof of application
Important:
- When submitting documentation from other countries, it must be translated into Spanish by a sworn translator.
- Public documents must be previously legalized (via the Spanish consulate in the country of origin or via the Ministry of Foreign Affairs) or apostilled.
For more information see:
Return permit
