EU/EEA/Swiss free movement (EU citizen registration certificate) (Certificado de registro de ciudadano de la Unión)
EU/EEA/Swiss free movement (EU citizen registration certificate) is a residence route in Spain (Vrij verkeer EU / EVA). Register within 3 months; non-active: health insurance + sufficient resources (~100% IPREM guidance). Permanent after 5 yrs. Citizenship 10 yrs (renounce prior nationality unless exempt) + DELE A2 + CCSE. Gov fees ~€40 (family of 3).
EU residence rights and relocation planning →Requirements at a glance
There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 5 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 10 years.
How holders are taxed
Worldwide 19–47%; wealth & solidarity tax; Beckham if employed
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Categorie | Vrij verkeer EU / EVA |
|---|---|
| Investering | — |
| Leges (gezin) | CHF 40 |
| Inkomen / jr | — |
| Vermogen | — |
| Min. verblijf | 0 |
| PV | 5 |
| Staatsburgerschap | 10 |
| Werk | yes |
| Komt in aanmerking | EU/EEA/CH only |
| Belasting | Worldwide 19–47%; wealth & solidarity tax; Beckham if employed |
| Stand | 2026-10 |
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