Leaving Spain during Temporary Residency
Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2023 7:44 pm
Please note that the Supreme Court has overturned the ruling on not being allowed to leave Spain for more than 6 months a year during the first 5 years of temporary residency.
They cite freedom of movement and state the 6 months ruling is restrictive. They have not cancelled the maximum time of 10 months out of Spain for the first 5 years though. Plus being outside the country for more than 6 months could extend the time you need to claim permanent residency after 5 years as the year you are away may not count in the five year rule.
They cite freedom of movement and state the 6 months ruling is restrictive. They have not cancelled the maximum time of 10 months out of Spain for the first 5 years though. Plus being outside the country for more than 6 months could extend the time you need to claim permanent residency after 5 years as the year you are away may not count in the five year rule.