Immigration Lawyers in Murcia: Most Common Procedures

If you are looking for immigration lawyers in Murcia, at GVC Abogados (García Valcárcel & Cáceres) we accompany you through every phase of the process, from the feasibility study to the resolution and, if applicable, the appeal. We offer a close, technical, and up-to-date service in accordance with the *Reglamento de Extranjería* (Foreigners' Regulations) (Royal Decree 557/2011) and its 2022 reform, as well as the *Ley de Emprendedores* (Entrepreneurs' Law) (Law 14/2013) and current regulations from the Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration and the Ministry of Justice.

This article brings together the most common procedures in Murcia, with practical recommendations and basic criteria. It is informative and does not replace individual legal advice.

Why hire an immigration lawyer in Murcia?

• Correct interpretation of legal requirements, which frequently change.
• Prevention of errors that cause inadmissions or denials (deadlines, documents, translations, financial means).
• Electronic submission and professional follow-up of the file, with prompt responses to requests.
• Defense in administrative and contentious-administrative appeals.

Most common immigration procedures in Murcia

NIE and TIE

• NIE (Número de Identidad de Extranjero): personal number for procedures in Spain (it is not a residence permit). It can be requested for economic, professional, or social interest.
• TIE (Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero): physical card for non-EU foreigners with residence or stay authorization exceeding 6 months. Requires fingerprint appointment and issuance within the deadline after approval.

Residence and work authorization for employed persons (initial)

• Common application when a company in Spain hires a foreign person. It involves requirements for the employer (being up to date with obligations) and the worker (qualification, contract, and, if applicable, national employment situation).
• Processed before the Immigration Office; once granted, the visa (if applicable) and registration with Social Security are managed.

Self-employment residence and work

• To start as a self-employed person: business plan, accredited investment, financial means, and compliance with sectoral regulations.
• Alternatives under *Ley 14/2013* (Entrepreneurs) for projects of economic interest, investors, and highly qualified profiles.

Stay for studies

• Allows residence in Spain to pursue studies, research, internships, or recognized volunteering. Requires admission to an institution, financial means, and health insurance.
• In certain cases, it can be requested from Spain and later modified to residence and work.

Social, labour, family, and training ties (arraigo)

• Social roots: continuous stay in Spain, family ties or social integration report and means of living (through contract or others).
• Labour roots: stay and accreditation of employment relationships in Spain in accordance with the 2022 reform of the *Reglamento de Extranjería* (Foreigners' Regulation).
• Family roots: for parents of a Spanish/EU minor or children of a Spanish national, among other cases.
• Roots for training: commitment to undertake regulated or accredited training to improve employability.

Family card of a Union citizen (Community regime)

• For family members of EU/EEA/Switzerland citizens who accompany or are reunited in Spain. Requires proof of relationship, cohabitation or dependency, means and health coverage.
• Grants rights of residence and, in many cases, of work.

Family reunification (general regime)

• For non-EU residents bringing certain family members, meeting requirements of economic means, adequate housing and length of residence.
• Presented before the Foreigners Office; after approval, the family member applies for a visa at the corresponding consulate, if applicable.

Renewals and modifications

• Renewal of residence and work permits; modification of stay for studies to work residence; changes from employed to self-employed or vice versa.
• Respect deadlines for submission and maintain conditions (contributions, contracts, economic activity, etc.).

Spanish nationality by residence

• Requires prior periods of legal residence that vary according to the case (generally, 10 years; there are cases of 5, 2 or 1 year), good civic conduct and sufficient degree of integration.
• CCSE and DELE tests from the Instituto Cervantes are usually required, except for exemptions.

International mobility and qualified profiles (*Ley 14/2013* and recent regulations)

• Residence for investors (golden visa), entrepreneurs, highly qualified professionals, researchers, intra-company transfers.
• International teleworking and related modalities introduced and updated by recent regulations.

International and humanitarian protection

• Asylum and subsidiary protection are governed by specific regulations. Technical advice from the outset is essential due to its complexity.

Common documentation that may be required

• Valid passport and visa (when applicable).
• Criminal record and civil status certificates, duly legalised/apostilled and translated.
• Economic means, employment contract or business plan.
• Health insurance, registration and administrative fees.
• Academic titles or enrolments for studies and training.

How we work on your case at GVC Abogados

• Feasibility study in accordance with the *Reglamento de Extranjería* (Foreigners' Regulations) and the 2022 reform.
• Document checklist with legalisations, translations, and fees.
• Online submission at the electronic headquarters, management of fingerprint appointment for TIE and response to requests.
• Follow-up until resolution and, if applicable, filing of appeals.

Deadlines and practical advice

• Schedule submission deadlines, renewals, and fingerprints to avoid expirations.
• Keep receipts, justifications, and electronic communications.
• Notify changes of address and employment status.
• Verify that all copies match the originals and that translations are sworn.

Where and how are they processed in Murcia?

In Murcia, most applications are submitted online to the Foreigners' Office. The fingerprinting and issuance of TIE are carried out at the National Police facilities. There is a Single Foreigners' Office in the El Puntal area (Murcia) and appointment management is done through the official prior appointment services. Our firm handles the submission, appointment scheduling, and follow-up of the application to avoid travel and optimise time.

Quick frequently asked questions

• Is the NIE a residence? No, it is just an identification number. Residence is accredited with authorisation and, if applicable, with TIE.
• Can I work with a family member card of an EU citizen? In most cases, yes, under the community regime.
• When can I apply for nationality? It depends on your years of legal residence and your specific situation; we guide you through a personalised study.
• What happens if I am denied? We assess the possibility of an administrative appeal or contentious appeal, providing evidence and legal reasoning.

About GVC Abogados: firm in Murcia

García Valcárcel & Cáceres (GVC Abogados) is a firm with a tradition in Murcia since 1946. Our team consists of lawyers and jurists who combine experience, trust, and quality, with a close and careful approach in evaluating each case. In addition to immigration law, we intervene in private law (obligations and contracts, civil liability and insurance, medical negligence, family, real estate, commercial and inheritance) and public law (administrative and criminal).

• Team: Pedro Alfonso García Valcárcel, Raquel García Valcárcel, Miguel Cáceres Sánchez, Olga Martínez Martínez, and Carmen Martínez Ramón.
• Values: clarity, honesty, generosity, and enlightenment, symbolised by the firm's lion.

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If you also need family law attorneys, inheritance attorneys, or are looking for lawyers in Murcia for various legal areas, at GVC Abogados we offer you comprehensive advice with a single philosophy: technical rigor, clear communication, and a focus on results.

Contact

GVC Abogados (García Valcárcel & Cáceres). Plaza Fuensanta, 3 – 6ºB, 30008 Murcia. Request a consultation and we will guide you on the most suitable immigration procedure for your case.