Foreigner Procedures

Procedures and Procedures

Authorization of return

Document issued to the foreign person whose residence or long-term stay authorization is in the period of renewal or extension. It allows you to leave Spain and return to the national territory within 90 days.

  • A foreign person whose authorization of residence or stay is in the period of renewal or extension may be issued a return authorization that allows him to leave Spain and return to the national territory, provided that the applicant certifies that he has begun the procedures of renewal or extension of the title that entitles him to remain in Spain within the legal period established for that purpose.
  • Likewise, the holder of a valid foreigner ID card may apply for a return authorization in case of theft, loss, destruction or disabling of the card, provided that he/she certifies that he/she has filed a duplicate application.
  • The return authorization will be valid for no more than ninety days from the expiration of the residence or residence authorization, if requested prior to such expiration.
  • In the event that it is requested at a time after the expiry of the residence or residence permit, the return permit shall be valid for no more than 90 days from the time it is granted.
  • When the trip responds to a situation of need, the return authorization will be processed on a preferential basis.
  • When the foreigner proves that the trip responds to a situation of need and there are exceptional reasons, the return authorization referred to in the previous paragraph may be issued, with a validity of not more than ninety days from the granting of the return authorization, if the initial request for residence authorization or residence authorization has been resolved favourably.
  • Competent authority
    • The return authorization will be granted by the Delegate or Subdelegate of the competent Government, by the Commissioner General of Foreigners and Borders or by the persons holding the police stations and border posts of the National Police Corps.
  • Period of validity
    • During the validity of the ninety days of the return authorization there will be no limitation of entries and exits with a single document.
  • Authorization of return
    • In accordance with European Union law, the return authorisation will only be valid for entry through the Spanish authorised Border Passes.
  • On-site Go
    • The management will be carried out personally
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