As we have previously mentioned, the work permit as an employee or por cuenta ajena allows you to live and work one year in the country with the option to renew and extend your stay.
But, how to do it exactly? Which are the main conditions to renew the permit?
First of all, it is a crucial requirement to have been contributing to the social security for a minimum of 6 months. That time period does not have to be recorded consecutively, but it must total 6 months. And that will be counted since the last time you entered Spain.
Furthermore, you must be listed on the social security at the renewal moment or collecting the unemployment benefits.
You will need to accredit that the same contractual relationship that enabled you to get the work permit is still alive. For that, you must bring the job contract and your TIE.
If the administration does not respond, silence will be considered as a favorable response.
When should be done?
Between 60 days before and 90 days after the expiration of your residency card.
Can I change my job?
During the initial residence and work authorization, you can change your job position or the company you are working for. But be careful. When the renewal moment comes, you can’t change from cuenta ajena to cuenta propia (work permit as a self-employed) in order to bring your relatives to Spain.
What will the renewal allow me to?
The renewal will allow you to live an extra 2 years in the country (the same as the following one). You will be able then to work in any job position throughout the whole Spanish territory.
